Can you cruise single occupancy?

You could also try booking a solo cabin, sometimes called a studio. While smaller than other accommodations onboard, they allow you to cruise and just pay for one guest, rather than two. Some cruise lines, like Norwegian, even include access to a dedicated lounge for solo travelers, where you can meet other guests!



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A solo cruise is an excellent vacation choice if you're looking to experience exciting destinations around the world and make new friends along the way. Sometimes you don't want to wait to see a destination until you have a travel partner who can go with you.

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Because most cruise ship staterooms are meant to hold at least two people, booking a room by yourself often means still paying higher prices that are equivalent to two people. According to Cruise Critic, some cruise ships have solo cabins that are meant for just one person, but it's not common.

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A few cruise lines feature a limited number of cabins designated for single occupancy sparing the solo cruiser from having to pay double. While cruise lines advertise these single cabins as having no supplement, the single rate is usually slightly higher than the per-person rate of comparable double occupancy cabins.

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But what if you add a third person into the cabin? You might not realize it, but while most people cruise with two to a cabin, you can cruise with three people… and even a fourth cabinmate. For some passengers this is a great way to sail with family or friends, without the cost of an additional room.

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In order to not lose money on solo travelers, cruise lines require a person staying alone in a cabin to pay double the regular fare. In actuality, single supplements can be anything from an additional 10 percent of the rate up to the full 100 percent.

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Most cruise ship staterooms are designed for two people. To make up for lost revenue from addons like drink packages, shore excursions, and other extras, some cruise lines will charge single travelers who book a double occupancy stateroom a single supplement fee on top of the base per person fare.

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A few cruise lines feature a limited number of cabins designated for single occupancy sparing the solo cruiser from having to pay double. While cruise lines advertise these single cabins as having no supplement, the single rate is usually slightly higher than the per-person rate of comparable double occupancy cabins.

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Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas: All of Royal Caribbean's Quantum-class ships feature 28 dedicated studio cabins for travelers traveling solo.

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A solo cruise travel is a great idea because cruises can be both isolating and very social; you can relax and have alone time in your cabin or at the spa, while having opportunities to mingle with people at one of the many shows and events on board.

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Most single supplements are 150-200 percent of the lowest per person price available at the time you book the cruise. In other words, if the double occupancy rate for two people in a cabin is $500 per person for a four-night cruise, it can be $750 to $1,000 for a single cruiser to travel in their own private cabin.

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A single passenger takes up a whole cabin; the cruise lines don't match roommates for you. However, some cruise lines are now creating single rooms to be sold at a lower fare than having to pay double for a cabin. The price is less than paying double, but more than if you were sharing a cabin.

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According to data provided by the cruise industry (CLIA: Cruise Line Industry Association), the average cruise duration is seven days and the average cost is around $1700. Cruise lines charge between $800 and $8,000 for a 7-night Caribbean trip in a balcony stateroom.

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Prices can vary widely based on the type of suite you book, with prices ranging from $250 to $420 per person, per night for Junior Suites to between $650 and $1000 per person, per night for Owner's Suites. Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ship suites can be priced in the tens of thousands for a weeklong sailing.

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The cruise lines' profit model is based on getting bodies onboard and then upcharging the heck out of them. They want to have at least two people in every cabin. If you're a solo in a cabin, you are basically paying for two bodies, much of the time (in other words, the cruise lines charge you a 100% supplement).

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It is the cost paid by each person assuming that two people will be staying in a room, each paying the stated price. Essentially, if you want to travel alone, and have your own room…you pay double. More specifically you pay the Cruise/Port costs times 2, but the taxes and gratuities times 1.

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What are the Ages of Single Cruisers? Singles cruises are usually open to singles 21 years and older but the majority of our cruisers are in the age range 40 to 60s+ years. There are always singles who are younger and older on each cruise.

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Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.

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Can you live on a cruise ship? Yes, and here's how much it costs. Buying into a ship like the MV Narrative is a way to travel the world with fewer hassles, one buyer told CNBC Travel.

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