AussieNewbie

Thank you everyone. I'll check out the different cruise lines and also the CruisePlum website.

Hello. I don't know if I'm in the right forum board for these questions, so sorry if I'm not. There are so many boards it's hard to know where to start. Send me to the correct board if needed. I've done a few cruises with family in the Australia and South Pacific regions. However, I'm considering doing a SOLO cruise from Rome in September/October 2025 going through the Mediterranean. At this stage probably for 7 days or so. I'm not a premium cruiser and I'm not an el-cheapo cruiser either, I do like a little bit of luxury without paying top dollar as a solo passenger. So my questions: 1. As a mid-range solo cruiser which companies offer good value for money for a solo cruiser? IE, good cabins (I do like a balcony) without being stuck in a tiny interior cabin. 2. Is there somewhere I can look for deals on these cruise lines? 3. Is an "early bird" purchase a good way to get a good cabin for One compared to looking for a solo cruiser deal? I don't know if this makes sense to cruise experts, but it does to me. 4. I've found an MSC Divina cruise that looks good to me. Is MSC considered a good mid-range cruise line or more el-cheapo? I think that's all for now. Thank you for all responses and advice.