seaandsea Posted May 2, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I heard somewhere that there have been a deal on single supplement, where it was less than the normal double price. This was in a regular cabin, not one of the big ships with studio made for one. Anyone seen this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Yes, they occasionally have single fares less than 200%. Check out this weekly sales flyer: http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf While this week's version shows all 200% single fares, I sometimes see single fares at 170%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaandsea Posted May 2, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Yes, they occasionally have single fares less than 200%. Check out this weekly sales flyer: http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf While this week's version shows all 200% single fares, I sometimes see single fares at 170%. Thanks for that info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted May 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Have heard mention of supplements sometimes being reduced, but I haven't actually seen it. Kept a watch out for it last year on Anthem (we were a group of 3 in 2 cabins), right up until final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_trees Posted May 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I've seen it as low as 30% extra for a single. In the day it took me to decide, it went up to 400%, though a few people on here who had mentioned the fare got it at the reduced single fare. There's a solo cruiser board here. Check that out, and they can also direct you to sites that will help you track current single supplements on various cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyL128 Posted May 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 2, 2017 If you have more than 340 cruise points, the single supplement is 150%. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyMouse Posted May 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I paid about 125% for an outside cabin on Explorer's 8 day Pacific Coastal last September. I was just watching prices on that cruise and found it one Sunday. It was gone by evening. Nothing was advertised, and I only realized it by running the price for two. It was a special solo rate, so it wasn't eligible for double points (I've called twice). I have an idea of what I'm willing to pay for a given itinerary/stateroom and book when I see a good price without worrying too much about the supplement. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaandsea Posted May 2, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted May 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I heard somewhere that there have been a deal on single supplement, where it was less than the normal double price. This was in a regular cabin, not one of the big ships with studio made for one. Anyone seen this? Another way to get a reduced single supplement is thru the BOGO sales. The second cruise rate will reflect the discounted amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datolim Posted May 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I book Voyager OTS for the coming cruise on May 8 when they have this 50% discount for second pax. It surprise me that I have to pay about the same price as the cruise below Mariner OTS for Nov 13 for a solo pax. What I don't understand is how come the mis. taxes and charges is so high at $338. But when I key in for 2 pax the price is only $150 more. SGD1352.74 Remove + Pre-Paid Gratuities SGD76.04 Remove 1 x Cruise Fare SGD938.00 (@ SGD938.00 ) 1 x Miscellaneous Taxes & Charges SGD338.70 (@ SGD338.70 ) 1 x Pre-Paid Gratuities SGD76.04 (@ SGD76.04 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted May 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 2, 2017 About 2 years ago Oasis was on the weekly sale at 110% solo rate. It was crazy! Many couples booked connecting cabins for an extra bathroom and double points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted May 2, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Another way to get a reduced single supplement is thru the BOGO sales. The second cruise rate will reflect the discounted amount. You're still paying the same rate for 1, as 2 would, for the same cabin. A reduced supplement would be less than the fare for 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaandsea Posted May 2, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted May 2, 2017 About 2 years ago Oasis was on the weekly sale at 110% solo rate. It was crazy! Many couples booked connecting cabins for an extra bathroom and double points That would be so cool, I will have to keep my eyes open for something like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaandsea Posted May 2, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted May 2, 2017 If you have more than 340 cruise points, the single supplement is 150%. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not quite there yet, I need 48 more. I guess I better get working on that.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted May 2, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I've had one as low as 110% ... you just have to keep looking but unfortunately they are few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaandsea Posted May 2, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I've had one as low as 110% ... you just have to keep looking but unfortunately they are few and far between. Besides finding it in the sales flyers, is there another way to find these specials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 2, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Besides finding it in the sales flyers, is there another way to find these specials? As far as I know, only by doing mock bookings on RC's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nado44 Posted May 2, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 2, 2017 RCL repositioned Grandeur from Panama to Miami a few years ago. 3 night sailing (rough seas from what I remember). Solos could be booked for any cabin up to a JS for the same rate as a double. If memory serves me correctly, we paid ~$99 per stateroom (before taxes/fees) for two connecting balconies. What I can't figure out is why RCL/Celebrity sometimes advertise the single supplement as 225% (see Celebrity's current weekly special as an example). Of course, these folks spell Allure as Allurer of the Seas (see RCL's currently weekly special as an example). :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowlander Posted May 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I heard somewhere that there have been a deal on single supplement, where it was less than the normal double price. This was in a regular cabin, not one of the big ships with studio made for one. Anyone seen this? The RCI weekly sales event used to offer many sailings with a reduced solo supplement. I too, remember when Allure/Oasis had 110% supplement. Those days are over. Very rarely do they offer less than 200%. The last reduced supplement I recall was for 150% on Anthem back in January or last December. I suggest you find a cruise of interest and do a mock booking. This will also be rare but a bit more successful than waiting each week for the sales event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted May 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I heard somewhere that there have been a deal on single supplement, where it was less than the normal double price. This was in a regular cabin, not one of the big ships with studio made for one. Anyone seen this? I have priced out studio cabins to find that they were more than an inside paying double. In the case of a studio being slightly cheaper I would go for increased space and double points of an interior room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 3, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I have priced out studio cabins to find that they were more than an inside paying double. In the case of a studio being slightly cheaper I would go for increased space and double points of an interior room. That's a common report here. I'd really like to know how many times a studio stateroom ends up being less than paying double for a regular stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted May 3, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 3, 2017 That's a common report here. I'd really like to know how many times a studio stateroom ends up being less than paying double for a regular stateroom. One of two things seem to happen. The studio staterooms remain unsold for a long time because they are priced too high and they don't sell until the price is "reduced" closer to the sail date. Or the studio staterooms are a real deal when the cruise is first offered and they sell out immediately. I stalked a studio balcony in March when the Anthem opened for booking. On other ships I book a regular inside and hope the price will come down at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted May 3, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 3, 2017 What I can't figure out is why RCL/Celebrity sometimes advertise the single supplement as 225% (see Celebrity's current weekly special as an example). Of course, these folks spell Allure as Allurer of the Seas (see RCL's currently weekly special as an example). :rolleyes: That price point seems like they are trying to discourage solo travelers. Which I guess from a bottom line point of view, might make sense, as solos generate less total revenue than two. It's not a customer friendly position for them to take however, so it's unlikely they'd ever admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted May 3, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 3, 2017 You're still paying the same rate for 1, as 2 would, for the same cabin. A reduced supplement would be less than the fare for 2. I view a single supplement as anything less than 200% of the normal price for one. However, I see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsnd1900 Posted May 3, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 3, 2017 YES; Very last minute though (week before). Also, sometimes a little further out on that link someone previously posted. Finally, you can book one of the solo cabins (Quantum class even has balcony solos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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