Paul&Jo

Good morning Paul,

 

I am also a solo cruiser. Most of the major cruise lines went to charging double for the single traveler several years ago. Other than my Diamond Plus discount, I usually try to book my next cruise while I’m still on a cruise as the rates are much better. If you like river cruises, some of those cruise lines offer single fares or are still offering 1.5 times their current rate.

 

Patti

 

 

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Thanks Patti

Thanks for the advice, you're completely right. I too like my own space and to sleep in peace and I understand the Cruise company for doing this, but it is frustrating...........

Unless a sailing is selling very poorly it's rare to get a break on the solo supplement.

 

If cruise lines did not charge a solo supplement, what would keep two people from each booking their own solo stateroom? Let's say it's $1500pp for a balcony and $1000pp for an inside, no supplement. So instead of two people paying $3000 for the balcony they immediately save $500 by booking one in a balcony and one in an inside. Then they room together in the balcony and use the inside for luggage and an extra bathroom on formal nights. A lot of people would to that in a heartbeat if they could. And shortly thereafter the cruise line would go bankrupt.

 

As somebody who always sails solo I feel your pain. I could sail more often if I had a paying companion but I don't. I too don't care to share with a stranger - or even somebody I slightly know. Too many stories of cabin mates from hell and I'll take their word for it rather than have the personal experience.

Good advice thanks.

Hi all,

I'm a seasoned cruiser but I would like to take a cruise on my own but the price is almost double as soon as I try to book for one. Does anyone have any tips or ideas? Or do I just have to suck it up and pay?

I've recently became a Diamond Member with RC, not that it means much but still.

Thanks,

Paul.

Everyone has an opinion, we got spoiled on Radiance and love the Ship then felt disappointed on Voyager due to it's size and the crowds. Having said that however, we are booked again on Voyager for Feb 17 and know that we will have a great time.

We'd love to go on a ship the size of Ovation just to experience it. Have a great time!!!!!!! Will be in Sydney to view it on the 15th.

Thank you, this is our first time in a JS and the bonus points will finally get us to Diamond.

Hi, sorry I'm new to cruise critic and I think this is where I ask a question.

My Wife and I are Emerald members with Royal Caribbean and we are booked into a Jr suite for a cruise in Feb 2017 for 12 nights.

Does anyone know if they are still offering double points for a Jr suite? or has this offer been altered? I can't seem to find any information but reading some of the older posts I get the feeling that things have changed.

Thank you,

Paul.