If you’re interested in cruising on your own but not in sharing a cabin, good news: there is a growing number of cruise ship cabins designed for one. And, these single-occupancy cabins come at single-occupancy prices. If you cruise on your own in a cabin intended for two, you’ll probably have to pay what’s known as a “single supplement,” which can be as much as another cruise fare. So, you could pay up to double to have your own cabin, or you could consider sailing with a cruise line that provides solo accommodations, like these:
Norwegian Cruise Line has been a leader in accommodating solo cruisers
with cabins that are thoughtfully designed for one. You can find them on most
of the line’s newer ships: the Epic, with 128 “studio” cabins, has the
most. Most of the NCL studios are inside cabins, but some have windows to
the corridor or virtual portholes that stream a view of the water. And when you
sail in a studio cabin, you’ll have access to the Studio Complex and Lounge, a social
space with coffee, cocktails, big-screen TVs, and pre-dinner gatherings to
enjoy.
Royal Caribbean has cabins for solo cruisers on several ships
– some have just a few, but Quantum Class ships have up to 28. The solo cabins
are from a mix of categories, including inside cabins, inside cabins with
virtual balconies, and outside cabins with open-air balconies. Plus, while all
of the activities on Royal Caribbean make meeting other passengers pretty easy,
there are also hosted meetups just for solo cruisers.
Virgin Voyages’ three ships each have 46 cabins for solo
cruisers; these are mostly inside cabins, but some have ocean views. All of
Virgin Voyages’ cabins are sleek and stylish, and the cabins for one are no
exception. While the cruise line organizes meetups for solo “sailors,” these
ships are designed for easy socializing. The wide variety of activities, restaurants,
and bars creates lots of opportunities to mingle and chat with other solos,
couples, and friend groups.
Holland America Line also has some solo cabins on some of its ships,
including the Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Rotterdam.
These ocean-view cabins have the same amenities as double-occupancy cabins, but
are available for a single-occupancy fare.
Whatever the cruise line, cabins for one are popular, and they
tend to sell out well in advance. To reserve one for yourself, contact Anita,
your professional travel advisor.
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