How much more is single occupancy on a cruise?

While they vary quite a bit, on average the single supplement fare is charged at a rate that is 75% higher than the double occupancy fare. In our example above, where the double occupancy fare per person is $10,000, the single supplement fare would be 75% higher or $17,500.



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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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Many regular cruise rooms, also called cabins or staterooms, can sleep up to four people. All rooms have two twin beds that can be pushed together to form a queen or king; additional sleeping spots might be a pullout sofa or upper bunks that fold down or pull down from the wall or ceiling.

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Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Carnival are all still great choices for this age group, whether you're traveling on your own or with a group of single friends. Another cruise line that works well for young singles is Virgin Voyages, which is child-free and has rooms and activities designed for singles.

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Tip: Unlike hotel prices, cruise fares are listed per person, not per cabin, with rates based on two people occupying a stateroom. Cruise lines offer single travelers the opportunity to book a double cabin for themselves by charging a “single supplement,” which is basically 1½ or 2 times the list price for one person.

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Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Holland America are the only major cruise lines to offer solo cabins priced for one person.

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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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The default pricing for a cruise is always based on double occupancy, meaning solo travelers would need to pay almost double to secure a ticket at the advertised rate. The final price isn't exactly double, as port fees and gratuities (if included) are charged per traveler.

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Sometimes cruise lines completely waive the solo supplement fare, meaning you travel for the cost of a per person, double occupancy fare even though you have the room to yourself.

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There are several ways to avoid paying a solo supplement or having the single supplement waived:
  1. Book your tour or accommodations with a company that doesn't charge a solo supplement. ...
  2. Roommate Matching Service. ...
  3. Book late! ...
  4. Book early! ...
  5. ASK for a waiver! ...
  6. Take advantage of Search. ...
  7. Set up a Google Alert for these searches.


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So how much money do you need? The answer to this question varies a lot by person, their travel habits, spending preferences, length of the cruise and destination. Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences. Here are some guidelines to help you decide how much money to bring on a cruise.

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The price of a cruise is the same whether you book onboard or at home, but Royal Caribbean will give you extra onboard credit for booking onboard. It's a bonus on top of other promotions the cruise line has, and is one of the best ways to rack up onboard credit.

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Do people cruise alone? Yes, people cruise by themselves for a number of reasons. Many widows and widowers set sail on their own, as do cruisers whose friends don't have the money or vacation time to tag along. Other travelers simply want some "me" time.

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With a variety of onboard activities, entertainment options, and excursions to choose from, Royal Caribbean offers plenty of opportunities for solo travelers to meet new people.

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Most of our typical singles cruises are very close to a 50/50 ratio which is what we strive for and again will ultimately depend on who signs up for any particular cruise. We will do our best to get equal numbers of the opposite sex to join all cruises, however this cannot be guaranteed.

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Book two rooms. No way around it. There are no rooms set up for 6. Once they get to their cabin, they can sleep however they wish but they will have to get two rooms.

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If a cruise is filling up quickly, the company has no reason to release a sale to entice customers. But if a cruise's departure date is fast approaching and the ship is only partially booked, prices will drop, and complimentary add-ons will increase, resulting in some happy customers.

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