The only reason I'm the least but nervous about solo cruising is that the last time I did it, I had an awful experience with being assigned to a table with a bilingual family who chose to speak amongst themselves in their native language and basically ignore me. I was so miserable that I asked to switch tables. (there had originally been an English speaking couple at the table; I only asked to switch when it became apparent that they weren't coming back because that left me totally isolated) Even my 2nd table was a little weird because I ended up with a group of older couples who all knew each other- but at least they spoke English, included me in conversations, and were very friendly. I haven't had great luck with dining tables on my recent Disney cruises either, but I was with my nieces and I was fine just talking to them. (one cruise I again was seated with a bilingual family who stuck to themselves, and the other was a table with families who had kids much younger than my at-the-time tween nieces) It's a little bizarre because I'm generally a friendly person who can get along with anyone... as long as they want to converse with me.
But obviously I'm not letting that hold me back. If for some reason I can't take this particular cruise (timing being the biggest potential issue; after I had to cancel a cruise 3 years ago, I don't take anything for granted), I'm determined to find a different
DCL cruise to take instead.