I have been solo on 8 cruises. Here are my 5 tips for a great solo cruise

• I traveled alone on eight cruise ships during my time as a travel reporter for Business Insider.
• Taking a cruise alone can be freeing and convenient – if you know how to do it right.
• These are our top five tips for travelers considering a solo cruise.

Traveling alone on a cruise ship can be liberating, convenient, and inexpensive—as long as you know how to do it right.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already interested in traveling alone. You should own this sense of independence: going alone means you won’t have to compromise your itinerary.

But if you’re not sure how to approach a solo cruise trip, you’ve come to the right place. As a seasoned solo traveler, these are my top five tips for people interested in doing just that.