colocop004 Posted August 17, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hello all, I am considering a cruise on Princess to try out a new line. I am a solo traveler, but I can not find anything on their website regarding traveling solo and the single supplement. Does Princess charge the 100% single supplement? Thanks in advance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted August 17, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Rarely it can be slightly less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colocop004 Posted August 17, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted August 17, 2015 That's what I thought, thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Day Cruiser Posted August 18, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2015 That used to be around 160% for inside cabins but recently that is changed. Now they seem to be charging the full double rate, 200%, even for inside cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yes for the most part now its 190-200%. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted August 18, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) That used to be around 160% for inside cabins but recently that is changed. Now they seem to be charging the full double rate, 200%, even for inside cabins. I did manage to snag a solo fare (inside cabin) on a brief dip to 160% recently, but it was only that for a short time, then went back to 200%. When I am cruise shopping, I check the Princess web site daily for changes. Edited August 18, 2015 by SoCal Cruiser78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted August 18, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm going on an Alaskan cruise later this month as a solo cruiser and yes, they are charging the full single supplement. :( Pricey, but I'm looking forward to cruising Alaska as my first cruise experience :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homasroveo Posted August 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2015 they are charging the full single supplement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat1 Posted August 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I read that a "major" fare announcement due Aug. 25 Could be. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I read that a "major" fare announcement due Aug. 25 Could be. :-) There is another sale scheduled for that day. That may be what you heard about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted August 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I guess I'm fortunate then. My recent cruise(s) have been about 160-170%, as well as my upcoming cruise next year. I'm not complaining, mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted September 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Unfortunately, I just realized this change. I am shopping for Alaska 2016 and can't find anything less than 100% :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jilly08 Posted September 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I paid 167% on an obstructed ocean view. I guess I was lucky. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted September 9, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Unfortunately, I just realized this change. I am shopping for Alaska 2016 and can't find anything less than 100% :( Are you shopping for balcony or above? I haven't seen solos on them at less than 200% of double occupancy fare in quite awhile. When I have seen (and booked) 160-170% recently, it has been for insides and OVs only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted September 9, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Are you shopping for balcony or above? I haven't seen solos on them at less than 200% of double occupancy fare in quite awhile. When I have seen (and booked) 160-170% recently, it has been for insides and OVs only. Inside cabins only and they are priced at the double occupancy price plus taxes and fees for 1....:confused: I have booked them for 150% to 170% recently too but not for Alaska. I have heard that HAL doesn't discount insides for Alaska sailings so maybe Princess has changed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted September 9, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Inside cabins only and they are priced at the double occupancy price plus taxes and fees for 1....:confused: I have booked them for 150% to 170% recently too but not for Alaska. I have heard that HAL doesn't discount insides for Alaska sailings so maybe Princess has changed.... Not sure about Alaska--perhaps the demand is high enough there that they don't have to go below 200% for solos. I booked a solo for a CA coastal on Princess a few months ago for 160% in an inside cabin. I check the website daily when ready to book (usually HAL or Princess), as they use yield management algorithms similar to the airlines. The single supplement can vary from one day to the next, just like the fares themselves. I suspect that if a sailing gets too many 3 or 4 passenger-per-cabin bookings, then they lower to supplement to bring in solos and "balance out" the head count. Be sure to look at the bottom line when booking a solo. I'd rather pay 200% of a $1000 fare, than 150% of a $2000 fare. So the fare itself matters as much as the supplement :). Edited September 9, 2015 by SoCal Cruiser78 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hello all, I am considering a cruise on Princess to try out a new line. I am a solo traveler, but I can not find anything on their website regarding traveling solo and the single supplement. Does Princess charge the 100% single supplement? Thanks in advance!!! Sorry no can't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted September 13, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Be sure to look at the bottom line when booking a solo. I'd rather pay 200% of a $1000 fare, than 150% of a $2000 fare. So the fare itself matters as much as the supplement :). Absolutely :) It is hard to imagine that Celebrity is so much cheaper. At full 200% it will be over $800 less to sail on the Millennium :eek: Knowing that Princess will drop their fares later really doesn't matter now. I waited this year but even the last minute fare wasn't much lower than the current price on Celebrity. So I won't have to wait to book, can pick my cabin, and reserve my FF seats on Delta in about 2 weeks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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