Scotts73 Posted March 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2014 We are planning a cruise to Europe for next year. My mother in-law would love to join us, but she will be staying in her own cabin. Does Celebrity ever offer solo rates? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted March 29, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2014 We are planning a cruise to Europe for next year. My mother in-law would love to join us, but she will be staying in her own cabin. Does Celebrity ever offer solo rates? Thank you! I personally have never seen a rate other than the 200% a solo would pay, unless it is on their Tuesday specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katgio50 Posted March 29, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I don't think it is always a set rate. I was checking a short cruise on the Constellation as a solo rate, and it wasn't too bad--but of course the regular rate was low too. I think it was about 50% more than the DO rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clydesmom7865 Posted March 29, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2014 As a solo cruiser on Celebrity I can tell you that the only rate I have ever paid is the full cabin price based on two passengers or 200% of the single fare. Celebrity RARELY discounts solo fares and if they do it is only around 10% on teh popular itineraries like Europe and the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 29, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I agree...I always sail solo and normally it is double. BUT I have seen some Tuesday Specials with less SS.....BUT you have to sail on those particular dates offered. So if the dates/itineraries don't work for you? Then it doesn't help. I stopped looking at the SS years ago though. I look at the total price and if it is within my budget. The SS is part of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johhnnyt Posted March 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) I agree...I always sail solo and normally it is double. BUT I have seensome Tuesday Specials with less SS.....BUT you have to sail on those particular dates offered. So if the dates/itineraries don't work for you? Then it doesn't help. I stopped looking at the SS years ago though. I look at the total price and if it is within my budget. The SS is part of the price. Very rare to see solo rates on Celebrity, best I have seen was 180% on some cruises, but even that is rare That one cruise website based in the UK used to show some good single fares for Celebrity, but lately only seen them for Pricesss, RCL, Cunard, etc, but nothing lately for Celebrity Edited March 30, 2014 by johhnnyt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minz56 Posted March 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) I've also noticed of late that fewer Tuesday special sailings are offered to solo travelers at less than 200% Edited March 30, 2014 by minz56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrpanpens Posted March 29, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 29, 2015 The Tuesday specials may be at 200% but often they are such cheap deals it can still pay to book them. I have not seen any Europe cruises at less than 200%, but on the bright side, you have the room, bathroom and closet to yourself.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYKWIA Posted March 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If you're not too hung up on Celebrity, P and O have single balcony cabins on their new ship, Brittania, which currently sails Europe in the summer. I suspect these will sell quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minz56 Posted March 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have just booked a 16 day Azamara cruise with a 25% single supplement, a one category upgrade and a substantial amount of OBC ($1000+). Plus gratuities and basic drinks are included. All up I could never have got the same sort of deal on X as a solo traveller, even with the 123 promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne Cruiser Posted March 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The new HAL ship, the Kroningdam will have single cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted March 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The Tuesday specials this week have about 5 150% single supplements. It does happen from time to time, just not that often and the itinerary may not be what one is looking for. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minz56 Posted March 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The Tuesday specials this week have about 5 150% single supplements. It does happen from time to time, just not that often and the itinerary may not be what one is looking for. Ken Yes this happens on select sailings - although it is mainly on M class ships that there is a 150% single supplement. It is extremely rare to see anything less than 200% on an S class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag Posted March 31, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The new RCCL O-class ship, Harmony has single cabins (Inside and OV) which are smaller than regular cabins. The rate is about 150% that I think is quite fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappytraveller Posted March 31, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The Tuesday specials this week have about 5 150% single supplements. It does happen from time to time, just not that often and the itinerary may not be what one is looking for. Ken It's a scam. The Tuesday special rates advertised are for guarantee cabins. Try a dummy booking for one and you see that they don't offer those same guarantee cabins to solos. So you may be able to get a regular cabin at 150%, but the prices for those are still sky high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrpanpens Posted March 31, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) It's a scam. The Tuesday special rates advertised are for guarantee cabins. Try a dummy booking for one and you see that they don't offer those same guarantee cabins to solos. So you may be able to get a regular cabin at 150%, but the prices for those are still sky high. This may be different for you because you live in Canada but I travel solo on these fares all the time. I have changed cabins to a guarantee on the exciting deals even after final payment and have been able to upgrade my cabin for not much extra. They say for new bookings and doubles only but if you talk to Captains club they will give you the deal as long as you are upgrading an existing booking. Or you can just book as a single on a guarantee if you are making a new booking after final payment. You need to speak to captains club and tell them you want them to contact the resolution desk if they give you trouble, although they are usually cooperative. The regular agents may say no, so ask for captains club. I have gotten the deal every time I called, but you usually cannot get it on the web site as, like you said, it is not programmed to give out those cabins to singles and will default to a higher price. I am sure other singles on the board will confirm what i said. I think anyone should be able to get the exciting deals price even in Canada as a solo but dont know for sure. Edited March 31, 2015 by ptrpanpens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted March 31, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 31, 2015 It's a scam. The Tuesday special rates advertised are for guarantee cabins. Try a dummy booking for one and you see that they don't offer those same guarantee cabins to solos. So you may be able to get a regular cabin at 150%, but the prices for those are still sky high. Ah, I learn something new everyday. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minz56 Posted March 31, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 31, 2015 It's a scam. The Tuesday special rates advertised are for guarantee cabins. Try a dummy booking for one and you see that they don't offer those same guarantee cabins to solos. So you may be able to get a regular cabin at 150%, but the prices for those are still sky high. This is not my experience. I have always been able to price solo cabins at the correct price via the TA I use when they are offered at less than 200%. If there was any problem I would call Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappytraveller Posted March 31, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Good to know, thanks, but a customer shouldn't have to jump through hoops. Chalk it up to another example of their poor website I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiGal1962 Posted April 1, 2015 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It's a scam. The Tuesday special rates advertised are for guarantee cabins. Try a dummy booking for one and you see that they don't offer those same guarantee cabins to solos. So you may be able to get a regular cabin at 150%, but the prices for those are still sky high. I think it's less scam and more glitch (or inconsistency). I've tried booking online as a solo and gotten denied. Then tried again an hour later and gotten in. Same happens when calling. Sometimes I've been told that they are "sold out" for solos (?) and then called again and was able to book. Good thing Celebrity is great on board, because they sure do make it a challenge before hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michidoeme Posted April 1, 2015 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Constellation and Millenium have sometimes 100 % solo last minute rates. But you need to monitor constantly. It is not well advertised and you might have to go through a dummy booking process to really see it. Edited April 1, 2015 by Michidoeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Hill Posted April 2, 2015 #22 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) I found a single rate at 150% on a transatlantic. Great deal but it is totally a hit and miss. You never know till you price it........:( Keep checking and good luck! Edited April 2, 2015 by Tulip Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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