Our studios are the perfect sized room for solo cruising and the studio lounge is a great way to meet other single cruisers. Cruise ship rooms cruise staterooms celebrity cruises. In the last several years, a variety of cruise lines have introduced single occupancy cabins on their ships, as well as events and activities just for those interested in solo cruises. With single staterooms on all three ships, if you book early youll never have to worry about. Once youre inside, youll find pleasing decor and inroom amenities like elemis toiletries and spabranded bathrobes and slippers to enhance your stay. Cruise ship rooms cruise staterooms accommodations. There is no singles supplement, and the cabins are small.
The single occupancy standby fare is good for travellers with plenty of flexibility. Some of our clients truly are single or dont have a builtin travel. Best cruise lines for solo cruises cruise blog dreamlines. Whenever i look into rates though with being the dreaded singleton, naturally its double the price or almost double so i end up going on ncls cruises because they just are more reasonable for parties of 1 they have a good amount of studio cabins, and often times on some cruises in a regular cabin the single supplement is really low or even. Having sailed many times with my husband, son and daughter on a celebrity cruise in many different types of cabins, i thought it would be helpful to share my experience when it comes to fitting 4 people into one cabin. Stylish havens with single beds and ensuite bathrooms, they dont come with a hefty pricetag. Vacations the perfect time to do things your way and if thats how you do life, then carnival has a special stateroom to match. To illustrate, suppose a cruise line was considering what to do with.
Traditionally, guests that book a royal caribbean cruise or a cruise in general, have booked a stateroom with at least two guests sharing a room. They feature all of the same amenities of a doubleoccupancy cabin, but with a twin bed. On expedia, youre guaranteed to find deals on cheap cruises and offers for these leading cruise lines and ships. These range from a single inside cabin, single sea view cabin and a single balcony cabin. Solo cabins dont have single supplement rates because they are designed for single occupancy. Ever fancied going on a cruise but nobody else does. By the time i entered my tenth year as a divorcee, no one special had emerged. Therefore, a favorable single supplement for a solo traveler is 125% or 150%. Started in 2010, royal caribbean blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the royal caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising, such as entertainment, news, photo updates and more. The best of all ships with single occupancy cabins is the ncl norwegian epic, boasting 128 of its 100 square foot 9,3 m2. Britannia has the most dedicated singleoccupancy cabins in the fleet, with 15 solo balcony cabins 164 square feet, including the balcony and 12 solo inside cabins 4 square feet, which come spread out across the lido deck. Explore our variety of destinations worldwide and find your next 2020 cruise today at royal caribbean uk.
Some of the cruise lines web sites will give you the single price when you look into a cruise and you put 1 person per cabin. For multiple cabins we recommend using the complimentary services of one of our travel advisers. Apparently travellers in studio cabins have access to a singles lounge where they can meet others travelling alone. Cruise holidays and cruises in 2020 royal caribbean uk. Norwegian cruise line photo by norwegian cruise line. Carnival cruise deals and cruise packages to the most popular destinations. As with most cruise ship accommodations, adventure of the seas staterooms are designed. The 12 single oceanview cabins will range from 127 to 172 square feet in size and will be available on multiple decks at a variety of forward, midship and aft locations. If a roommate isnt available, the guest will occupy the cabin alone without incurring a supplement. Olsen offers the best place for solo cruisers to meet.
For singletons and those just wanting a little time away to themselves, cruising alone is fast becoming a popular holiday option. Single travelers who do not wish to share a cabin will pay the single supplement. So even though our yoga classes need to wait, you can get a little inspiration from our vitamin sea philosophy. Single supplements are upcharges added to the cruise fare for you to occupy a doubleoccupancy cabin alone. Singles are invited to dine together by advance request, and, on most voyages of 30 days or more, gentleman hosts are available for dancing and dining. I already told him he would have to pay double occupancy and he was fine with it.
Some of the enrichment programs and specialinterest cruises ensure a. Holland america lines single partners program arranges for a solo guest to share a cabin with another solo cruiser of the same gender. I decided that i would be single and loving it for the rest of my life. Here are top five of cruise lines to consider when planning your next cruise adventure. From our new single stateroomsdesigned for modern travelers who love to explore the world on their ownto our perfectly indulgent panoramic ocean view staterooms. This shared private area is where you can stretch out, have a drink, order room service. Cabin wise, each marella cruises ship has a flurry of single cabins. If you opt for singles over 60 cruises, it will be a fresh opportunity to learn new things, visit numerous destinations, and meet other senior singles. Tips to avoid paying single occupancy fees updated. By the cabin charters were first popular with dream yacht charter in the seychelles the ultimate paradise. We refined the experience with our loyal charterers in europe, and now have more options for by the cabin charters than any other brand. Our awardwinning studios are the first accommodations specifically designed and priced for solo travelers. Until she went to dubai, through all her dinning room placement and namechanges, qe2 had single cabin accommodation. In case you arent aware of what a single supplement is, its when cruise lines add on an additional fee when a traveler books a double occupancy stateroom for.
One of the more noticeable trends in cruising involves a greater number of people traveling solo. Last week we talked about reasons to book a balcony cabin. Solo cruising is on the rise, heres what you need to know. Traveling alone on cruise ships just got a whole lot better.
If the cabins on a cruise ship dont get reserved by the normal deadline, the cruise line may extend the earlybird rate. Solo cruise deals cruises without single supplement. For starters, we dare you to cross the threshold without feeling a little more relaxed. Thus, a single cabin does not have to be half the size of a double cabin in order to produce a comparable amount of revenue on a squarefoot basis. Use that as your measure when requesting a quote from a ta. You can enjoy the luxury of that balcony stateroom without paying additional single supplement fees. A woman, happy and satisfied with her single life, meets a new love interest when she goes on a single s cruise.
Singles cruise solo cruises norwegian cruise line ncl. Cruise on the worlds top cruise lines including carnival, royal caribbean and norwegian. Why is it more expensive for one person in a cabin than. Most single supplements are 150200 percent of the lowest per person price available at the time you book the cruise. Singlesfriendly activities holland america welcomes single travelers with a variety of solofriendly activities. The single occupancy confirmed booking guarantees that the passenger will receive a cabin on a particular sailing. With solo voyaging becoming more and more popular, single cabin cruises offer those travelling alone the best prices on. Discover 5 ways to significantly reduce the cost of solo cruising with these tips on how to avoid and reduce the 50% to 100% single supplement surcharge that applies to many cabins on cruise. The three new ships now are all of a twoperson cabin buildoccupancy. Many cruises sell in a range around 150%, but cabins are nearly always limited to inside and oceanview cabins. Theres no reason at all you cant book yourself a vacation as a single person on royal caribbeans adventure of the seas cruise ship, but prepare yourself.
While solo cruise cabin inventory is still relatively limited today, the concept was virtually nonexistent in the mainstream cruise industry as. I was just on the carnival website, booking a cruise for may 4th. Big, fun families or relaxation enthusiasts alike can cruise to the beat of their own drum with customized staterooms that put their unique preferences frontandcenter. When one books as a single, no matter the dinning room, your fare includes the supplement and you are booked in a cabin with two beds. Top 10 cruise lines for solo cruisers cruise critic. Essentially, the solo traveler pays for both spaces in the cabin. The first and most important one, not to be missed by any single who wants to socialize, is the first singles gettogether, which should appear in the daily activities roster within the first two days of the cruise. Not single for long while on a singles cruise in the. Find great deals and specials on caribbean, the bahamas, alaska, and mexico cruises. Norwegian cruise line was the first cruise line to build staterooms and common areas specifically for the single cruiser. If you have enough people who are interested in taking a cruise together, then you can earn a free cruise. The cruise line will award a free berth for every so many cabins your group books. Eligible sailings and staterooms change often, so dont wait to book this solo cruise deal. A single occupancy fare of 200 percent puts a big dent in the budget.
Singlescruise is an authorized american express pay with points agency. Amawaterways, vantage, viking river cruises, and american steamboat company. February 28, 2014 travel perperson, double occupancy and single supplement. The cruise line that was first to offer the studio cabin was norwegian. Single cabins on the qm2 cunard line cruise critic. The cruise industry was built on this model, but in recent years, more and more guests have opted to cruise alone and royal caribbean has responded to this new demand with a special kind of. Aug 03, 2017 hi cruisers, this week we are looking at 5 reasons to book an inside cabin on a cruise. Singles friendly activities holland america welcomes single travelers with a variety of solofriendly activities. This can be as few as five cabins for longer caribbean, alaska and european sailings or as many as eight cabins for shorter cruises. If you watch for special promotions, you can sometimes afford to upgrade yourself to a balcony cabin for not much money more than youd pay for a studio. There are very limited single cabins and may need to be booked well in advance. Celebrity single supplement celebrity cruises cruise. When i traveled on carnival during a promotion for single occupancy the line had a couple mdr tables for the. Britannia has the most dedicated singleoccupancy cabins in the fleet, with 15 solo balcony cabins 164 square feet, including the balcony and 12 solo inside cabins 4 square feet, which come spread out across the lido deck deck 16.
When you book cruises on expedia, you can be confident that your cruise is from a premier cruise line and has the cheapest cruise prices. So it was with a bright sense of optimism that i sampled some of the options available for single people, including online dating and a singles cruise vacation. So how much is a singles cruise then with the single supplement. You can get a reading on the single rate for a cruise by performing a faux booking on the cruise lines web site. How can i book a cruise as a single on adventure of the seas. Mar 19, 2014 i was just on the carnival website, booking a cruise for may 4th. We recently got back from two weeks on the celebrity silhouette. Yes, you may book multiple cabins however each cabin has to be booked online individually. Some cruise lines have started putting single cabins onto some of the new ships, like ncl and cunard. While i always love to have a balcony cabin on my cruises there are many times that i will go for an interior stateroom instead.
If solo river cruising across the globe is your preference, the following have single cabins. Guests looking to focus on health and wellness during the cruise can book verandah spa. Single cabins aka solo cabins are generally difficult to find. Viking river cruises deluxe limited single cabins are available at 150% of the per person double occupancy cruise price for the lowest category, and 200% for all other categories.
You can usually add a third or even a fourth person to your cabin at a later date as long as the room is large enough to accommodate the extra passengers. Some cruise lines waive the supplement and provide dedicated singles only experiences. In fact, some ships are booked fully one or more years in advance before the departure date. When booking a cruise on you can select your preferred cruise line, destination and many other search options to find the best cruise for your next vacation. Another cruise line which offers facilities to the solo traveller is cunard. Singles are welcome on every river cruise we offer, though river cruise companies generally require single travelers to pay a single supplement for a private cabin. If you book a cruise, you often will have to pay for two people even if youre going it alone. As a bonus, you can even bring a friend or family member along, too. Its more important than ever to take care of your mind, body and spirit. As a studio guest, you will have exclusive key card access to the studio complex and lounge. While solo cruise cabin inventory is still relatively limited today, the concept was virtually nonexistent in the mainstream cruise industry as recently as 2010, when norwegian cruise line stepped in to pioneer a major presence of dedicated solo cabins onboard norwegian epic. Its 100squarefoot studio cabins are made for solos.
This line does not charge the onerous single supplement as of publication. Cloud 9 spa staterooms do things a little different than ordinary staterooms. Some say an inside cabin on a cruise ship is the best place to. In the last several years, a variety of cruise lines have introduced singleoccupancy cabins on their ships, as well as events and activities just for those interested in solo cruises. The solo cabins are all ocean view and range from 127 to 172 square feet. The 119foot stateroom actually sleeps up to two people, with the balcony adding another 50 feet of usable space. Some companies help travelers avoid the single supplement with a singles share program, where participants are matched with a roommate of the same gender, or by offering limited. Singles cruises cruise deals and last minute cruises at. Solo travelers may find ocean and river cruises an appealing vacation option due to builtin entertainment, offshore excursions, onboard dining. Norwegian offers a solo cruiser discount with reduced single supplements for regular staterooms on select cruises meaning youll pay less than double the cruise fare. The companys solo traveller cruises are a perfect way to meet other solo travellers and the nosinglesupplement policy means singles can book any cabin they wish such as a suite and not be hit with double the normal twinshare price.
However, as solo cruise cabin inventory is quite limited and coveted solo cabins quickly book up on ships, its not unheard of that the more widely available. One of the parties does not have anyone to share a cabin with. How to add a passenger to my cabin after booking a cruise. Increasingly, cruise companies are starting to embrace the solo traveller, with some ships housing a range of dedicated single cabins for those going it alone. Our goal has been to provide our readers with expansive coverage of all aspects of the royal caribbean experience. Guide to royal caribbeans single and studio staterooms. Single cruises deals the idea of travelling solo is making waves in the cruise world, so theres never been a better time to go on a single cabin cruise with us. The idea of travelling solo is making waves in the cruise world, so theres never been a better time to go on a single cabin cruise with us. Royal caribbean, msc cruises, costa cruises, celebrity cruises and more. Solo cruise cabins are intended to be a better deal than the single supplement rates for singles booking doubleoccupancy cabins, which typically average 125 to 200 percent. How can i book a cruise as a single on adventure of the. I use a booking website that does have a special area that has a list of reduced cost trips for singles. If you opt for one of these, they are usually clustered together along the same deck making it super easy to familiarise yourself with other solos. Single cabin cruises are only one way to cruise on your own, but can offer you the privacy not offered with single share and are oftentimes priced.
Your added passenger could still get a discounted fare. Not single for long while on a singles cruise in the caribbean by donna gruszka. Best and worst cabins on cruise ships cruisemapper. So, this is kind of like the flip side to that video. Whether youre looking to book early and plan to set sail with your family, deciding as a newly married couple on one of many honeymoon cruises, or are scrambling to find last minute cruises, youll find the best deals and discounts on cruises here guaranteed. Cruise staterooms accommodations cruises carnival cruise. While not all cruise lines and their ships offer single cabin cruises, there is still a variety of cruise ships that travel all over the world with accommodations for those looking for solo cruises. There are many options for finding cruise deals on expedia. Single inside cabin available onboard arcadia, azura, britannia, iona and ventura. The first and most important one, not to be missed by any single who wants to socialize, is. Book with singles cruise and use membership rewards points for al or part of your cruise. The supplement varies but it is usually 50 percent more than the twinshare price.