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The Best Cruise Lines with Solo Cabins (and the Best Cruises for Singles)

It used to cost a small fortune if you wanted a cruise cabin to yourself, as you were basically paying the price for two people. 

But then solo cruising became one of the hottest trends in travel. 

Indeed, Google searches for “solo cruises” by U.S. users have recently  more than doubled . 

“I've seen an increase year after year in the solo travel community, especially among single females,” says Shelby Frenette, a solo travel expert and manager of the TravelFun.Biz  agency, which caters to singles. “Their desire to travel is so strong that most major cruise lines are starting to design their ships with solo occupancy cabins to accommodate this growing population.”

Most importantly, they’re pricing these cabins for individual travelers. And they’re also waiving or reducing the dreaded “single supplement” fee, which charges vacationers for two full cruise fares even when they stay alone in a double-occupancy room. That supplementary cost can be a budget-busting 100% more.

But it’s not just affordability that defines a good cruise. To help lone travelers feel welcome on board, cruise lines are also rolling out additional opportunities for them to meet other singles at exclusive receptions, get-togethers, and group dining just for solo cruisers.

Unfortunately, demand still outstrips supply on most of these lines, so if you want one of these special rooms, you have to book early, and you should always make sure you’re getting a special single-cabin rate and not paying a single supplement to stay in a room categorized as a double.

Based on price, cabin options, and a solo-friendly environment, here are 10 lines that are now offering smoother sailing for cruisers traveling alone or who want a private room.  (Pictured above: a specially designed Studio cabin on the Norwegian Epic)

Cruise lines with solo accommodations

Celebrity Cruises ’ commitment to singles is evident in its mast-high growth in solo bookings, up an annual 225% over the past two years. Perhaps that’s because its ships offer great options for cruisers on their own. Celebrity offers interior, windowless cabins to solo bookers, but the premium line's two newest vessels, Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Ascent (which launched in December 2023), each stock 32 single staterooms with the line’s so-named Infinite Veranda (pictured above). That's a hard-sided, ocean-facing balcony with motorized slide-down window that turns an interior sitting area into an oceanview space. That feature extends the 184 square feet of cabin space by an additional 42. Celebrity Apex features 24 of them, while Celebrity Edge (which debuted them in 2018) is home to 16. Each has a queen-size bed, rare for single rooms. Celebrity Silhouette has four inside digs-for-one at 103 square feet each.

These one-person cabins, which have the same upscale amenities as double-occupancy ones, charge no single supplements. The Infinite Veranda staterooms are especially popular, with 71% of Celebrity's solo travelers booking these rooms with a view. Guests on their own can also take advantage of special promotions that waive the single supplement in standard cabins, but only on select voyages.

Celebrity offers events for travelers on their own, including a gathering hosted by the activities team, which helps break the ice. An un-hosted solos table is also available every night for those who want to dine with new friends, but you can also eat alone if you choose. All that is why Celebrity Cruises won industry awards in the Solo Travel category from  Travel Weekly 's 2022 and 2023 Magellan Awards.

Cunard is famous for its elegant liner-style ships that evoke the Golden Age of ocean voyages. But in a departure from that traditional era, three of its four ships now offer solo cabins ranging from 178 to 183 square feet in size: Queen Mary 2 (15), Queen Victoria (nine), and Queen Elizabeth (nine, including one pictured above). All have twin-size beds and especially large windows with coveted ocean views, except for one inside cabin on both the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth . Cunard's Queen Anne is not slated to include solo staterooms when it begins service in 2024.

Singles pay a solo fare for these cabins far less than the single supplement of 175% for staying in a double-occupancy stateroom. 

Cunard also hosts coffee meet-ups and cocktail receptions for its solo guests. Select voyages also have “gentleman hosts” onboard to serve as dance partners and shore excursion escorts.

From its solo-oriented activities to its cabins for one, Holland America ’s commitment to singles is full steam ahead. Since 2016, it has introduced 12 single staterooms in each of its three Pinnacle Class ships, Nieuw Statendam , Rotterdam , and Koningsdam (pictured above). At 127 to 172 square feet each, they have ocean views and the same amenities as double-occupancy cabins but with a double bed.

The single cabins are priced for one. Single supplements for double-occupancy staterooms, meanwhile, are as much as 100% extra and are rarely reduced or waived.

But Holland America, which attracts older cruisers, stands out for its Single Partner Program, whereby singles can join a wide variety of activities for solo passengers, from mixers and cocktail parties to game nights, cooking classes, wine tastings, and line dancing. Plus, some shore excursions are geared just to singles, from solo parasailing and ATV adventures to private day touring. Finally, those traveling alone can also arrange to dine together. 

As European-owned MSC Cruises rapidly expands its fleet of 22 ships, it’s making leeway on accommodating travelers who are on their own. Six of its ships have a total of 136 cabins for one, 38 of which have windows and 20 with prized balconies. All have twin-size beds. The World America, set to debut in 2025, will also feature solo staterooms. MSC’s shipboard ambiance is international with a cosmopolitan vibe.

Solo cabins carry no single supplement on MSC. But a single traveler choosing between solo cabins and comparable interior or balcony ones designed for two would save an average of 40% for a balcony and 25% for an interior. Lone cruisers have to pay a single supplement of 100% if they book a double-occupancy cabin, which MSC sometimes discounts. 

Solos looking to meet other single travelers can attend a special hosted cocktail party. 

The pioneer in solo cruising, Norwegian turned the tide when it introduced 128 studio cabins designed and priced exclusively for one on the Norwegian Epic back in 2010. Yes, they were small, at just 100 square feet, but they enabled solo travelers to consistently avoid the single supplement. Located on the inside, they had a full-size bed and a window feature, but not one that faced the water. 

Today, this line known for its specialty dining is still trailblazing. It’s the first one to offer a wide variety of cabin categories dedicated to singles. As of Jan. 2, 2024, the line introduced solo inside, solo oceanview, and solo balcony categories, bringing to 1,500 the number of solo cabins across its 19-ship fleet—although some of those are regular double-occupancy rooms that are assigned single-occupancy status on a per-voyage basis . More than 150 Studio cabins feature true oceanview window rooms and more than 300 have balconies, a rarity for solo accommodations. 

In addition, guests staying in the solo category staterooms can meet other single travelers, relax, and get cocktails during limited hours at the dedicated Studio Lounge (pictured above) for the exclusive use of guests who booked these cabins. Lounges are available on Norwegian Bliss , Norwegian Breakaway , Norwegian Encore , Norwegian Epic , Norwegian Escape , Norwegian Getaway , Pride of America , Norwegian Prima , and Norwegian Viva . It’s not surprising, then, that Norwegian was named Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers six years in a row by Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine and was named Best for Solo Travelers by CruiseCritic.com's U.S. editors in 2023.

Small, intimate, and easy to navigate, Oceania Cruises ’ six ships are especially conducive to solo travelers and the line is stepping up to meet the increased demand from this group. Its four 600-passenger ships— Regatta , Insignia , Nautica , and Sirena— each have 14 solo oceanview staterooms, while the newest ship, Vista (launched in May 2023), has six 270-square-foot solo cabins with prized oversized balcony verandas. Although these Concierge Level Veranda units only have twin beds (pictured above), they entitle cruisers to keycard-only access to a Concierge Lounge with extra amenities. Oceania’s upcoming 1,200-passenger ship Allura , scheduled to launch in 2025, will have solo accommodations similar to Vista ’s. 

Solo cabins cost less than comparable double-occupancy rooms (though not quite half as much). But travelers can also book regular cabins with a reduced single supplement of up to 50% for specific categories, along with 2-for-1 Cruise Fare deals. Oceania also creates special opportunities on board for solo cruisers, including welcome cocktail receptions and group dining tables—the line is known for its high-quality cuisine. 

Famous for its megaships—including the world’s largest ones for passenger cruises—and for first-at-sea attractions, Royal Caribbean knows how to stand out. If you want to sail on a behemoth vessel with a tidal wave of amenities and attractions, this line is for you, especially if you’re traveling alone. 

Five of its blockbuster Quantum Class ships— Anthem of the Seas , Odyssey of the Seas , Ovation of the Seas , Quantum of the Seas , and Spectrum of the Seas —harbor 28 studio cabins for one. They represent a mix of inside cabins with virtual balconies (false windows that are digital screens projecting real-time views from outside; pictured above) and balcony rooms with 55-square-foot open-air terraces, generous for solo accommodations. Studios range in size from 101 to 119 square feet and have full-size beds but might lack features such as couches. Two additional vessels, Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas , offer 15 solo staterooms starting at 96 square feet located in both inside and outside locations. However, the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas,  new in January 2024 and the largest cruise ship ever, has no solo cabins.

Royal Caribbean's studio solo cabins don't charge a single supplement, while regular cabins come with single supplements up to 100% over standard double-occupancy fares.

Young, hip, and for adults only, Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages is taking its appeal to sole cruisers seriously. Each of its superyacht-style ships— Scarlet Lady , Valiant Lady , and Resilient Lady— includes 46 cabins for one with full-size beds, including 40 Solo Insider rooms and six Solo Sea View ones that provide rare forward-facing views of the water. That's a significant number dedicated to travelers alone out of 1,330 cabins on each ship. At 105 to 130 square feet each, they may be smaller than some competitors, but they display the sleek, stylish design that’s a hallmark of the line.

Solo cabins are priced for one, while singles in a double-occupancy room pay about 20%–30% less than two people, a substantial savings compared to other lines. That extra amount is sometimes waived on special promotions.

Virgin’s young, adult-focused atmosphere hits the mark with sole cruisers looking to have fun with other singles. From an organized “grog walk” (Virginese for pub crawl) through the many shipboard bars to solo meet-ups to a dedicated solo travelers’ table in each signature restaurant, the line ensures lone travelers aren’t lonely. In fact, finding new friends seems like half the point.

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The Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers

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Solo cruising has never been this good. Not only are more cruise lines adding solo cabins, but the single-traveler cabins aboard ships are also getting more spacious and luxurious.

And just because a cruise line doesn’t offer a solo cabin doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to pay more to cruise alone, either. Some cruise lines waive or reduce single supplements that can double a solo traveler’s bill. These deals become especially frequent during the first quarter of the year,  a discount period known as “ wave season .” 

River cruise lines are being especially savvy in courting solo travelers by “offering more attractive opportunities for those who like to travel in style by themselves,” says Joshua Harrell, chief marketing officer for the WorldVia Travel Group and the Travel Quest Network.

Whichever cruise line you choose, you’ll want to book early: The travel insurance search engine Squaremouth says its sales show a 64 percent increase in solo cruise travel this year from 2019.

Here's everything you need to know about single bookings aboard some of the best lines for solo cruisers.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian debuted a studio cabin in 2010 and was the first major cruise line to create accommodations for one. These cabins come in at just under 100 square feet—enough space for a full bed. They don’t offer sea views, but the cruise line does include access to a lounge where they can meet other solo travelers over snacks.

Norwegian's solo cabins are now on several ships, including the Norwegian Epi c, Norwegian Breakaway , Pride of America , and Norwegian Prima , which is set to debut this summer.

Holland America

Holland America's solo cabins are larger than Norwegian's, but you'll have to settle for a twin bed. Still, solo cruisers on Holland America’s Koningsdam , Niewuw Statendam , Rotterdam , and Ryndam ships can expect between 127 and 172 square feet of space onboard.

Best of all, each of Holland America’s solo suites comes with an ocean view. 

The pool deck on board Royal Caribbean's new Odyssey of the Seas ship

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean has more single cruise cabins than the average cruise line. Half of the ships in its fleet offer solo cabins, but if you’re looking for a private balcony, you’ll want to book the Anthem of the Seas , Quantum of the Seas , Ovation of the Seas , Harmony of the Seas , Spectrum of the Seas or the line's newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas .

In addition to a private balcony that's perfect for sipping morning coffee, each of the single suites on these ships are nearly 200 square feet.

Oceania Cruises

Oceania is taking solo cruising to a whole new level with its newest solo suites. Its latest ship, Vista , debuting in 2023, includes six 270-square-foot solo cabins, each with a balcony and amenities including free laundry, room service, premium lounge access, and a bottle of Champagne. Each cabin features a memory foam bed, a separate seating area, and a private balcony.

The line is planning to add solo cabins to several additional ships this year, giving travelers even more options to sail solo. 

Celebrity Cruises

If you're a solo cruiser who's in it for the view and not the private balcony, check out Celebrity Cruises' Infinite Veranda solo cabins. These cabins feature giant windows that create a space similar to a sunroom.

Infinite Veranda cabins are available on Celebrity Edge , Celebrity Apex , and the new Celebrity Beyond . Each ship has a range of single cabins: Celebrity Edge has 16 of them, while Celebrity Beyond has double that, with 32 solo rooms. 

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Atlas Ocean Voyages doesn’t just give solo travelers their own suite—it also gives them butler service.

Atlas' first solo suites hit the seas this year onboard its debut ship, World Navigator . Each suite clocks in at just over 180 square feet and comes equipped with a queen-size bed, a 42-inch TV, and a shower complete with L'Occitane bath products. There's even a separate closet just for your shoes.

Cunard Line

If you're looking to make a transatlantic voyage, Cunard offers solo cabins on the Queen Mary 2 , the iconic ship known for its transatlantic crossings between London and New York. Although they only offer a twin-size bed, solo suites onboard the Queen Mary 2 are around 180 square feet and include ocean views. Two other Cunard ships, the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria , also offer single cabins, but some are interior rooms without ocean views. 

This luxury cruise line doesn’t offer solo suites, but it also doesn’t charge solo cruisers double the price to book a cabin of their own. 

Silversea, an all-inclusive cruise line known for its small, opulent ships and its discerning butler service, caps its single supplement at 25 percent of the cruise fare on select voyages. Of course, you’ll want to book early: Silversea’s solo cruise rates go up as departure dates get closer.

Ama Waterways' AmaCello features solo cabins

Ama Waterways

Ama Waterways has four ships with solo cabins: AmaDolce , AmaDante , AmaLyra , and AmaCello , which all sail European itineraries. On other ships, single supplements are 25 percent of the cruise fare for itineraries in Europe and Asia.

Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways waives single supplements on its European river cruises and on some itineraries in southeast Asia. About 10 percent of Avalon passengers are solo cruisers, but you’ll want to book early to join them. Only a portion of each ship’s staterooms are reserved for solo cruisers on each itinerary.

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Cruising Solo? List of Every Cruise Ship that Has Solo Cabins

It may not seem fair, but solo cruisers have to pay extra for the person they are not bringing on the cruise.

With a charge known as the single supplement fee, cruise lines charge the same rate as if the cabin has two people staying in it.  This means that per-person-charge should be doubled to get the actual price.

It makes financial sense for the cruise lines but makes it harder for single travelers to justify going on a cruise alone when they have to foot the bill for someone who is not even there.

Cruise lines have always operated on a double-occupancy business model and staterooms are typically configured for two guests.

I get asked all the time, “Which cruise ships have solo cabins?”

Thankfully, there are now many cruise ships with cabins made just for solo cruisers, with more newer ships adding this feature.

These solo cabins — sometimes called studio cabins — do not have the single supplement charge, giving lone cruise enthusiasts a level playing field.

If you want to cruise solo, this list is for you.

*This article has been updated since its original publish date.  It will stay updated as new ships with solo cabins are added to cruise lines.

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Cruise ships with solo cabins

We have compiled a list of every mainstream cruise ship that has solo cabins.

Keep in mind that some cruise lines do not have cabins for single travelers.  For instance, Carnival, Princess, and Disney do not currently operate any ships with solo cabins .

Also, in most cases solo cabins are interior staterooms, with some occasional ocean view cabins available.

Royal Caribbean ships with studio cabins

Royal Caribbean has solo cabins on 12 cruise ships.  Their accommodation options include an inside studio stateroom, virtual balcony staterooms, and a super studio ocean view stateroom with a balcony. These rooms vary in size from 101 to 199 square feet.

Harmony of the Seas is the only Oasis-class vessel with studio cabins, and all of the Quantum-class ships with the line have cabins for solo travelers.  Virtual views in some interior cabins have vertical TV screens that simulate a view outside the ship.  The new Icon of the Seas does not have solo cabins.

Norwegian Cruise Line Ships with Solo Cabins

Norwegian was one of the first mainstream cruise lines to introduce solo cabins to their ships. The studio cabins on these ships are about 100 sq. feet and come with a double bed.

The idea with Norwegian Epic was such a hit that the line kept integrating solo cabins into its Breakaway-class vessels.

Studios on Norwegian ships also come with access to a special lounge for single cruisers, and these solo cabins sell out pretty fast when bookings open.

Porthole Magazine has crowned Norwegian as the “Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers” for 6 years in a row.

*Norwegian Epic has more solo cabins that any other cruise ship at sea.

MSC Cruises ships with solo cabins

A select few MSC ships have studio cabins.  While the typical size bed in these cabins is a twin-size, many of these staterooms offer 130 square feet of space.    The couch doubles as a bed, maximizing the space in the already fairly spacious stateroom by industry standards.

Celebrity Cruises ships with solo cabins

The solo cabins on some Celebrity Edge-class vessels are a whopping 140 square feet.   Some of these single cabins can also be booked as twins as they have sofa beds for a second person.

The solos cabins on Edge-class ships with Celebrity are located on forward deck 6. They are the same size as the other Infinite Verandah cabins except without the couch.

*Celebrity Silhouette is a Solstice-class vessel that was recently retrofit with the solo cabins.

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Holland America Line ships with solo cabins

Holland America offers solo cabins on just a handful of ships. The square footage available to solo cruisers ranges from 127 to 172.  They are about identical to regular ocean view cabins and are generally located forward on the Main Deck.

Cunard cruise ships with solo cabins

There are currently three ships in Cunard’s fleet with a fourth being added in 2024. Queen Mary 2 had 15 single cabins added to the vessel during a recent dry dock. The area now used for solo cabins was formerly part of the casino and photo gallery on board.

Virgin Voyages’ solo cabins

Virgin has built their recent ships with solo cruisers in mind.    The solo cabins are over 100 sq. feet and are mostly interior, with a few that have forward-facing sea views.

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Costa cruise ships with solo cabins

P&o cruise ships with solo cabins, fred olsen cruise ships with solo cabins, saga cruises.

There are two ocean cruise ships in Saga’s fleet and both have plenty of solo cabins for cruise passengers to choose from.   The UK-based cruise line caters to passengers 50 and older on its 1,000-passenger vessels.

There are four different types of solo cabins available:

• Standard single cabin with balcony
• Superior single cabin with balcony
• Deluxe single with balcony
• Single suite with balcony

Oceania solo cabins

Luxury line, Oceania, has also embraced solo cruise travel, now with four ships in the fleet that cater to cruisers traveling alone.    Oceania’s new ship, Vista, debuted in 2023 and also has solo cabins.

Final thoughts

Even if you go on a cruise by yourself in a standard cabin, you will not have to pay port fees and gratuities for the second person.

And with the high demand for studio cabins, you should always at least compare the price of a standard room with the solo cabin to see if you’re actually saving a substantial sum.

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I understand Celebrity bundles their pricing, and that for the summer cruises out of St. Martin the airfare is included in the quoted price.  I'm a solo traveler, and understand and accept that I would need to pay the normal price for the cabin, but would the $1999/pp/per cabin be discounted at all since there won't be a second person for the drink package, tips, or airfare?  Thanks in advance for any help on this.

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Until the cruises are posted, I don't think anyone can answer that.

It seems that there has been some confusion on the pricing of the St Maarten cruises.  Initially the announcement/article I saw led me to believe that the $1,999

included air.  Others saw announcements that indicate air was not included

Someone on CC  emailed X and got a reply that air fare was not included.  I guess we will know for sure when bookings open on Thursday.

Ok, that helps.  If air isn't included in that price I may go w/ Adventure of the Seas out of Nassau, but ...no prices yet and those cruises go on sale at midnight EST.

21 minutes ago, jelayne said: It seems that there has been some confusion on the pricing of the St Maarten cruises.  Initially the announcement/article I saw led me to believe that the $1,999 included air.  Others saw announcements that indicate air was not included Someone on CC  emailed X and got a reply that air fare was not included.  I guess we will know for sure when bookings open on Thursday.

That is interesting.  Our travel agent reported to me last night that airfare is  included.  Maybe she is making an assumption based on the printed materials, and maybe that assumption is wrong.  I don't think we are going to book one of these cruises, so I have not been following it that closely.

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6 minutes ago, TFree said: That is interesting.  Our travel agent reported to me last night that airfare is  included.  Maybe she is making an assumption based on the printed materials, and maybe that assumption is wrong.  I don't think we are going to book one of these cruises, so I have not been following it that closely.   Tom

On the other hand, hasn't it been reported somewhere here that there are insufficient commercial flights to St. Maarten, so the implication was that Celebrity must be chartering flights from somewhere to make this work?  Not my issue, but I suppose this will be sorted out when the cruises get listed.

2 hours ago, jelayne said: It seems that there has been some confusion on the pricing of the St Maarten cruises.  Initially the announcement/article I saw led me to believe that the $1,999 included air.  Others saw announcements that indicate air was not included Someone on CC  emailed X and got a reply that air fare was not included.  I guess we will know for sure when bookings open on Thursday.

FWIW, this is from Celebrity’s press release, available in their media center:

Guests can take advantage of special air and sea pricing offering exceptional savings on all Summer 2021 St. Maarten sailings starting at $1,999* per person for a veranda stateroom. The offer applies to new bookings and flights must be booked through   Flights By Celebrity   and prices include airfare and taxes. No promotional code is needed.

It wouldn’t be the first time that marketing info hasn’t been communicated to  customer service... But yes, we won’t know for sure until bookings open.   

As a solo cruiser I’m already not pleased with Celebrity’s pricing model. They’re already basically charging us double gratuities, drink packages, and internet packages (and the upgrade packages are not great deals for solos). If the air-sea packages don’t have a reduced price for solos who only need one airplane seat...  

Well, we’ll see. The ABC island itinerary is so darned tempting. 

I would like to know if the flights will also be available for foreigners since normally Celebrity flights are not.

• 2 weeks later...

On 3/23/2021 at 8:47 AM, edspec said: I understand Celebrity bundles their pricing, and that for the summer cruises out of St. Martin the airfare is included in the quoted price.  I'm a solo traveler, and understand and accept that I would need to pay the normal price for the cabin, but would the $1999/pp/per cabin be discounted at all since there won't be a second person for the drink package, tips, or airfare?  Thanks in advance for any help on this.

There is a possibility that I will be solo on a TA Reflection April 2022. I would have to pay double, no discount on cabin, even though no 2nd person would be there for tips, drinks. The only discount is you don't have to pay the port charged/taxes for 2.  That is according to my Celebrity advisor. ☹️

9 minutes ago, jules27556 said: There is a possibility that I will be solo on a TA Reflection April 2022. I would have to pay double, no discount on cabin, even though no 2nd person would be there for tips, drinks. The only discount is you don't have to pay the port charged/taxes for 2.  That is according to my Celebrity advisor. ☹️

Your Celebrity advisor is correct.  Taxes and port fees are pp, everything else on board is double, room, drink package, tips, if just one or two, same cost.

I’m so disappointed in the current pricing.  I love sailing solo on Celebrity, and usually don’t mind paying the 200% to have a room to myself.  But I’m not willing to pay double on amenities.  I’m hoping they have some single supplement specials.  If not, I will cruise Princess for my solo trips.  

its obvious that X (and most other lines) really don't want single cruisers.  Revenue is measured per pax, per day.  Less pax, less revenue.  Revenue is not the actual cruise fare, but add ons - spa, photo, excursions, casino. It the extras where the lines make their profit.  

They also aren't going to cut the price of amenities for singles (All inclusive) any meaningful amount since the double occupancy pax would then work the numbers backwards and figure out what they are being charged for AI.  That would be the start of the discussion of "I don't really drink, so take that off" rant.  That extra AI for solo cruisers is probably the same amount that would be spent by the extra person in the room, so they view that as the lost profit.  

morechances

18 hours ago, jules27556 said: There is a possibility that I will be solo on a TA Reflection April 2022. I would have to pay double, no discount on cabin, even though no 2nd person would be there for tips, drinks. The only discount is you don't have to pay the port charged/taxes for 2.  That is according to my Celebrity advisor. ☹️

I have sailed several times solo, and it gets expensive. 

I have found that one can possibly get a few perks on board if one asks nicely. I did get a premium beverage upgrade once. And a better internet package.

Also got some dining perks for the specialty restaurants.

But, in general, nothing more than only paying less port fees.

Oh, and only gratuities for one. 

Solo travelers also get socked if they upgrade from standard AI to Elevate or Indulge. Per the Celebrity site, "Single guests will be charged double the per day amount for either the Elevate or Indulge package.  Single guests will receive double the amount of corresponding Onboard Credit; however, the Beverage and Wi-Fi packages will not be doubled as these amenities are provided per person. There will not be a refund for the unused packages."

I would hope that a solo traveler can just pay the upgrade fee of $12 per person per day for just one drink package.

On my previous solo trips on Celebrity I was able to get the 150% supplement.  I will keep an eye out for that. 

21 hours ago, KWW88 said: Your Celebrity advisor is correct.  Taxes and port fees are pp, everything else on board is double, room, drink package, tips, if just one or two, same cost.

Demand probably dictates. I know Oceania advertises a reduced "single supplement" on select cruises.  Hmmm. Perhaps it is time to start finding an adult beverage I like beyond a  mimosa and pina colada.  

Hope they are in the "always included classic beverage package"! 🤣

3 hours ago, morechances said: I have sailed several times solo, and it gets expensive.  I have found that one can possibly get a few perks on board if one asks nicely. I did get a premium beverage upgrade once. And a better internet package. Also got some dining perks for the specialty restaurants. But, in general, nothing more than only paying less port fees. Oh, and only gratuities for one. 

Since this is my postponed (2 years) birthday cruise,  the trip is my treat.  I have 2 possibilities and probably one friend will be able to go.  If not, only 1 airfare home!!!   😊

1 hour ago, JsMom2 said: On my previous solo trips on Celebrity I was able to get the 150% supplement.  I will keep an eye out for that. 

9 hours ago, tfred said: its obvious that X (and most other lines) really don't want single cruisers.  Revenue is measured per pax, per day.  Less pax, less revenue.  Revenue is not the actual cruise fare, but add ons - spa, photo, excursions, casino. It the extras where the lines make their profit.     They also aren't going to cut the price of amenities for singles (All inclusive) any meaningful amount since the double occupancy pax would then work the numbers backwards and figure out what they are being charged for AI.  That would be the start of the discussion of "I don't really drink, so take that off" rant.  That extra AI for solo cruisers is probably the same amount that would be spent by the extra person in the room, so they view that as the lost profit.  

I agree they will probably not cut the price for solos, not sure I agree with the rest though.  A solo cruiser has already paid for the suite as if there were two, same for drinks and tips and wifi and as a solo you still get the $800 on board credit to spend, Celebrity knows what they are doing, IMO.  

1 hour ago, KWW88 said: I agree they will probably not cut the price for solos, not sure I agree with the rest though.  A solo cruiser has already paid for the suite as if there were two, same for drinks and tips and wifi and as a solo you still get the $800 on board credit to spend, Celebrity knows what they are doing, IMO.  

X cant make money without bodies on board buying extra services   The business model is based on double occupancy and the spending  from that .  No matter how its sliced, solo travelers can't generate enough

13 minutes ago, tfred said: X cant make money without bodies on board buying extra services   The business model is based on double occupancy and the spending  from that .  No matter how its sliced, solo travelers can't generate enough

Well I disagree, I believe just pulling out from port, with me as a solo traveler, they have already made a profit.

ChucktownSteve

Boy you've really gotta want to stick with XX if a solo traveler is willing to pay double everything except for port charges.  At that super charged supplement, I'd start looking at the premium or real luxury lines that only charge a 25% or 50% surcharge. 

3 minutes ago, ChucktownSteve said: Boy you've really gotta want to stick with XX if a solo traveler is willing to pay double everything except for port charges.  At that super charged supplement, I'd start looking at the premium or real luxury lines that only charge a 25% or 50% surcharge. 

I totally get what you, and others say, but I really just take one cruise per year.  I really do enjoy the Celebrity experience.  I suppose if I did 3-4...cruises per year, I might expand my horizons, but right now, the way I cruise is working for me.  Yes yes, they are expensive.   

11 minutes ago, KWW88 said: I totally get what you, and others say, but I really just take one cruise per year.  I really do enjoy the Celebrity experience.  I suppose if I did 3-4...cruises per year, I might expand my horizons, but right now, the way I cruise is working for me.  Yes yes, they are expensive.   

I understand. I used to enjoy the Celebrity experience more too.  But I remember the first five years after the transfer from Chandris to Royal Caribbean Group.  Makes it not as enjoyable now for me.  However every cruise line evolves with the times and so do I.

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