Which cruise lines don t charge a single supplement?

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In the cruise industry of 2026, the "single supplement"—a fee that traditionally forced solo travelers to pay double to occupy a double room—is being phased out by several forward-thinking lines. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is the industry leader, having recently expanded its "Studio" cabin category across its entire fleet; these rooms are specifically designed for one person and include access to a private solo lounge. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises also offer dedicated solo cabins on their newer "Quantum" and "Edge" class ships, which carry no supplement. For a more luxury-oriented experience, Virgin Voyages provides "Insider" and "Sea View" solo cabins with zero extra fees. Additionally, smaller lines like Saga and Fred. Olsen frequently offer "no single supplement" promotions on specific sailings. In the ultra-luxury segment, Silversea and Regent Seven Seas often reduce supplements to 0% or 25% during off-peak seasons, making solo luxury more accessible than ever before.

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Norwegian Cruise Line These cabins, at an average size of 100 square feet, are designed and priced with the solo traveler in mind. They have no single supplements – and studio rooms on board Norwegian Bliss even boast virtual windows. Guests of the studios get access to the private Studio Lounge.

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Virgin Voyages makes it really easy to book and cruise alone, with solo promotions that can entice you to upgrade to a bigger room without a solo surcharge. No promotion? No problem, Virgin Voyages has dedicated solo rooms that you can book, with no solo cruiser surcharge to pay!

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Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise line to build staterooms and common areas specifically for the single cruiser. Our Studios are the perfect sized room for solo cruising and the Studio Lounge is a great way to meet other single cruisers.

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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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Carnival charges double for a single person in a room that would normally hold at least two people and there are no Carnival single person rooms. It is commonly called the Single Supplement.

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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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In general, NCL passengers are younger and more active than those aboard lines such as HAL, Celebrity, and Princess. Typical NCL passengers are couples ages 25 to 60, and include a fair number of honeymooners and families with kids during summers and holidays. Kids under age 2 travel at a substantially reduced fare.

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Norwegian is also a mass-market brand, not a luxury cruise operator. Still, as we'll explain below, it offers a wide range of accommodations, some of which fall squarely in the luxury segment.

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Choosing a cruise length A short three to four-night cruise can start from as low as $200-$300 per person for an inside cabin, while a week-long cruise can cost anywhere from $500-$1500 per person, depending on the cruise line, the destination, and the type of cabin.

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