I would like to plan a cruise but I want to go alone.?

Question

Do I have to pay for two if I am not sharing a cabin. Are there any special rates for single travelers?

Answer 1

ALL cruise line cabin on ALL cruise ships are sold DOUBLE OCCUPANY only. That means that the price for the cabin is based on two people traveling in that cabin. So if you want to go alone then YES you will pay a price that will be about double. The cruise lines call it a "single supplement" and it is roughly equivalent to a double fare.

BUT, if you want to go by yourself, and you are at least 21 years old (that's the minimum age requirement on all cruise lines except Carnival where its age 25), then you can do this. Search the cruise line web sites for the dates when the cruise that you would like to go on is cheapest. The prices for the same cruise can vary by hundreds depending upon which week you select. Select the date with the cheapest price and then select the cheapest priced cabin which will be an inside cabin. It will likely be on a lower deck, positively have no window, but will be about the same size as an outside or balcony cabin. It will always be the cheapest price advertised for that cruise. Another option is to take a 4 or 5 day cruise (instead of a 7 day) which will cost less and select the inside cabin.

If you live the East or West coast of the US then consider one of the 1 or 2 day cruises to nowhere that the Norwegian cruise line does from ports in NY, Seattle, and a few other cities.

Answer 2

I cruise solo - by choice - and have for almost 20 years. There are very few, if any, cruise companies sailing from U.S. ports that offer a single rate. I think Cunard might have a limited number of single cabins on a couple of their ships - but the price would be high.

As a solo cruiser, you pay from 150% to 200% of the "double occupancy" fare. That's just the way it is. The cruiselines know how much it costs to operate a cabin for the week. Maintenance, house keeping, electricity and many other things go into the calculation on that cost. When two people share a cabin, the calculated cost is split between them. When one person cruises, that person pays the whole thing.

When I am ready to book my next cruise, I always shop for the cheapest price on a balcony cabin.....I have found that, with very few exceptions, Carnival has had the best rates for me. It works well because I enjoy Carnival anyway.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

If you go alone, you can opt to pay more and have your own cabin or they can find another single for you to room with. I think you will pay for two if you have your own cabin. There may be better rates now for singles. Haven't been on a cruise for a long time but they are lots of fun whether you go alone or with another person. Going alone you can meet more people and do and see more things. You will find that you are not in your room much as being out on deck or roaming around the ship is a lot more fun. The food and entertainment are superb.

Answer 4

single supplements run 150-200% of double occupancy. there are some VERY limited number of cabins that are designed toonly hold one person, but they sell out very quickly, and there are often only one or two on the ship to begin with.. and not every ship has them.

Answer 5

yes you pay a premium to travel by yourself. The cruiselines plan for double occupancy. Some times you can get deals for single suppliment travelers. Contact the specific cruiselines for details on their cruises.

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Answer 6

It ALL depends on which cruise line you go with. Find a travel agent.

Answer 7

Check out http://www.singlescruise.com
It's great for traveling solo.

Answer 8

google "single cruises".