Single thinking of liveaboard

[Scubasue1966]

Hi there

Have any single ladies out there been on a liveaboard - if so how was it. Really like the idea but a bit nervous of being outnumbered by the chaps and feeling a bit left out.

Sue

 

[scubamarketing]

I worked on a liveaboard for a summer and have been on a few more since then. I'm not a woman, so I don't claim to fully know, but it sure seemed like the single ladies got along just fine. It seems like a lot of couples actually split (not divorce, just make new buddies) within a couple of days, guys can go do macho guy stuff and the ladies can go slow and actually enjoy the dives. Now if you're sharing a stateroom with someone you don't know, that may be a little odd.

 

[tstormdiver]

I have 3 times on my own & twice with my LDS. I never felt left out. I just got in there & dove! (That's what everyone is there for). If there's an odd # then you'll likely have a buddy. If its an even # then just ask to join a buddy pair or group. They worst they can say is "no". If that's the case,... sometimes the Dive Master may dive with you. Be honest with your skills, but don't under sell yourself either. It has never been an issue for me. Just go have some fun! We're divers, not so much men & women....

 

[annasea]

Do it!

I went on an LOB as a single a few years ago and had a fine time. Granted, I was familiar with some of the people on the boat, but I never really did any dives with them. If you're uncomfortable sharing a room (I believe they try to pair singles up via same sex), you can always pay a supplement and have your own room. Or, if you're travelling during a low season, you'll get your own room anyway.

 

[popje]

I've been working on liveaboards for 5 years. I think liveaboards are the way to go whatever you are and even more so if you're single (and especially even more so if you're female)! I think travelling solo is great because it really forces you to socialise outside your comfort zone. I've found that I've met many more new people travelling solo than with a group (or even worse, partner).

If there's anything you're uncomfortable with on the liveaboard (eg. dive buddy, dive group, dive guide, food, sleeping arrangements lack of chocolate...) you can always approach the staff and usually they'll do their best to help you. (NB: "do their best", not perform miracles).

So go on! Have a ball!

 

[gehadoski]

I've found that I've met many more new people travelling solo than with a group (or even worse, partner).

You are putting salt on an open wound.

 

[sjwhite26]

I went on my first liveaboard earlier this year as a single female with no idea who I would be sharing the boat with. I had an absolute ball! and I'm booked to do it again next year.

Any questions please feel free to pm me.

It was a great experience.

 

[gehadoski]

I am willing to go on liveaboard next year too, but what time are you willing to make your reservation?

 

[globalbabe]

I have done two liveaboards (Similans - MV DiveRace - and Maldives - MV Orion) this year as a solo female diver and found it a total non-issue in terms of being outnumbered by men. There were numerous couples on board, whose company I really enjoyed, and then some individual male divers who paired up as buddies. On both liveaboards, I was buddy'ed up with the dive instructor, which worked out really well as they were great at spotting and pointing all the interesting critters. Both were great experiences and I'm ready for my third next month on the Great Barrier Reef (Spirit of Freedom)!

 

[gehadoski]

Thats interesting, How much does it cost for liveaboard at the great barrier reef ?