Are single travelers welcomed on Cunard?

[haikou]

Or will we feel out of place? I am looking at crossings primarily...

[tangoll]

Or will we feel out of place? I am looking at crossings primarily...

 

Other than the 75% single supplement, I don't think anyone cares whether you are onboard as a solo traveller, or as one half of a double occupancy cabin, or there are 3 or 4 in your cabin. No staff, other than your cabin steward, or those who check, will know or care if you are onboard as a solo traveller. Of course, if you attend the daily solo travellers' gathering, then the dance hosts, social hostess, and other solo travellers will know.

 

You will not feel out of place.

[Underwatr]

...but consider carefully whether you'd want to book one of the new (as of June 2016) single cabins vs. paying the supplement to book a double occupancy cabin as a single traveler. The latter isn't that much more expensive and offers considerably more room.

 

Of course the single cabins will have the new decor while the sheltered balcony doubles won't be upgraded until sometime in 2017.

[jimmybean]

We have had singles at our dining table on several Cunard voyages. We enjoyed their company and they all seemed to be having fun. If you are a lady and like to dance, Cunard provides escorts (I've heard there are female dance companions, too). Lots to do onboard! There is no reason you won't have a great time.

 

Happy Sailing! Jimmybean

[safarigal]

I had a fabulous crossing by myself a few years ago. I was seated at a hosted table for dinner with several other singles and we generally ended up going to the shows or for a drink together after dinner. I met people at the cocktail parties, yoga, and talks, and we would arrange to meet up for lunch, drinks, quizzes, or afternoon tea. I danced with the dance hosts. I had thought I might be lonely, but it turned out it was almost too social. I never once felt out of place, and would love to do it again :)

[Salacia]

I had a fabulous crossing by myself a few years ago. I was seated at a hosted table for dinner with several other singles and we generally ended up going to the shows or for a drink together after dinner. I met people at the cocktail parties, yoga, and talks, and we would arrange to meet up for lunch, drinks, quizzes, or afternoon tea. I danced with the dance hosts. I had thought I might be lonely, but it turned out it was almost too social. I never once felt out of place, and would love to do it again :)

 

Sounds lovely. Do you think that being seated at hosted table with several other singles is the norm? Clearly, you are a very sociable person, much to your credit :)

 

...never once felt out of place - that must be an amazing experience!

Edited March 23, 2016 by Salacia

[DreamflightPat]

Or will we feel out of place? I am looking at crossings primarily...

You will be absolutely fine travelling as a solo. I have now done two half world cruises and been made to feel so welcome. I have also sat on hosted tables and they are great fun. The hosted tables are a mixture of couples and singles. Also go along to the Cruise Critic meetings. It makes a big ship feel smaller

[Dancer Bob]

Of all the cruise lines I know, Cunard puts the most effort into welcoming singles. But the dance hosts are at best a mixed blessing, a lady who was on QM2 over Christmas, of the six hosts, rated only one as worth dancing, 3 couldn't even keep time with the music.

[lannp]

Absolutely! I have done 17 voyages on the QM2, 15 as a solo. Most of them were transatlantics. I generally dine at a table for 6 and at brk. and lunch in the Britannia dining room ask for a table to share.

[david,Mississauga]

Only once did I travel alone on a ship: an Atlantic crossing on the QE2. I had chosen a table for six and the other people were very pleasant and welcoming. In those days table assignments applied to all three meals, even in the main (Mauretania, formerly Britannia) restaurant, so we got to know each other well. I had no interest in attending any singles events. The crossing was a mere five nights/four days.

 

One can get told off for daring to say anything good about the QE2, but it is an undeniable fact that the policy toward solo passengers was fair. There were over 100 single cabins and the fares were reasonable. I had chosen the cheapest single cabin which was an inside and quite small. For the modest fare I had no complaints.

[Cassandra14]

Or will we feel out of place? I am looking at crossings primarily...

I have done 5 cruises solo including QM2 last year for 24 nights. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed them all and made lots of friends. Go to the solos coffee mornings and the CC meeting .... I am joining Queen Victoria in Hong Kong next week. ...again on my own. I always feel apprehensive to begin with but if past experiences are anything to go by, it will be amazing!

[seacruise9]

Hi,

 

I have traveled solo with Cunard many times and had no problem. Most recently, I sailed solo on the QM2 (Nov. 2014 transatlantic crossing) and Queen Victoria (April 2015 transatlantic crossing - final segment of world cruise). I always request a large table in the dining room. Also, I usually attend various daytime activities (afternoon tea, trivia, etc.). I have met many interesting people and have always had a wonderful time.

 

Chuck

[keithm]

Or will we feel out of place? I am looking at crossings primarily...

We've seen plenty of solo pax on Cunard(and other lines as well)Cunard is well known for taking good care of it's solo pax. Some are pax who've lost a spouse. Many others just prefer traveling solo. Either way, Cunard will take good care of you! You can do as much or as little as you wish.

[Scrapnana]

I've spent 130 days on Cunard as a solo cruiser and never felt out of place. I always ask for a large table and have been placed at tables with other solo travelers. The solo get-togethers are not my cup of tea but they seemed to be well attended.

 

As mentioned before, check carefully the price of a solo stateroom vs. a regular with a single supplement. I have seen some cases where the (smaller) solo is actually more than the regular with supplement.

[Lakesregion]

In my opinion Cunard is the most welcoming for solo passengers. While their supplement is not the lowest they make an effort to seat singles with other singles so the mix is great and usually there are many singles on any voyage. I have done a full world cruise as a solo a partial world cruise and also did a TA as a dance host (not my favorite sport even though I love dancing but that is worthy of a book so we will let that pass). I am booked for a B-B TA in December as a solo and looking forward to it. You will find some of the most interesting passengers on the high seas on Cunard and can make life long friends out of the event.

Edited March 23, 2016 by Lakesregion

[Gary999]

I've been on three voyages as a solo and have others booked. In the UK the solo supplement is minimum 85% and can be 100% especially if in the suites. I've not attended the singles coffee mornings as they commonly coincide with an insight lecture. I've been told by other solo passengers that did attend that I am a lot younger than the solos who attend so it doesn't appeal to me to attend. I request a table for six, eight or ten for dinner in Britannia Restaurant and it's always been enjoyable. I find there is so much to do onboard although I miss not having people to meet up with in the Commodore Club prior to dinner. I found it a lot easier to get to know fellow passengers on a recent 12 night voyage and it helped I joined in with wine tasting & other events. The Cunard Critic meeting also assisted in getting to know fellow travellers.