Post CRUISE LINE Single Supplement/Solo Bargains HERE

[CaliforniaDreamer]

I didnt' see your post but luckily i checked NCL today just for the heck of it and found the sailing i wanted for my birthday ( the 9/20-9/27/14 sailing) now has no single supplement.

 

The last time i checked it was like $1300.

 

I booked a BA Balcony. NCL has it for $823.92 total. You can save a little if you book a guaranty at a lower level Balcony.

 

It took me most of the day to book while checking around for discounts and trying to figure out the location and cabin i wanted to choose. Lots of cruise critic searching. Searching airfares and so on.

 

Be sure to follow the booking steps in the quote, as you wont find it otherwise and some travel sites arent aware of the balcony upgrade.

 

My cabin is near the solo lounge so i can go to the gatherings.

 

Anyone now where i can go to see which cabins have the bed by the balcony versus the door?

 

Maybe i should have waited to book but since i didnt jump on the Breeze deals, i decided not to procrastinate on this one. Read on.

 

Prices are lowered today. The studios for this sailing is $499 plus tax. My balcony went down about $60.

 

I might upgrade to a large balcony cabin if that price comes down to match mine. Though i am happy with my cabin and location at this time. I certainly dont need a mini-suite being solo, it's just a larger cabin with the same size balcony as mine.

[Got Tequila?]

Just checked fares on some of the Norwegian Getaway for September. September 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise...

 

http://www.ncl.com/vacations/norwegi...cedSearch=true

 

Once you get past the pricing grid you will see the actual pricing on cabins and on the September 27th date, and others, you will see balcony pricing less than the studio cabin. $639 for a balcony cabin for 1, plus taxes....$499 plus taxes for an ocean view, $449 plus for an inside....Studio is still at $699.

 

Definitely worth checking out if you can get away next month. :)

[saatuk]

Azamara is running 125% on 'selected cruises'. I just booked the Nov 2015 TA on Azamara Journey at the 125% rate.

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

I am seeing a 25% reduction in supplement on the Norwegian Escape Maiden TA Oct. 29, 2015 for all available categories below the Haven. Still no "bargain" but every little bit helps. I haven't called so I am not sure about the terms and whether it applies if I am already booked.

Edited August 16, 2014 by Steeler Nation At Sea

[crusinpsychRN]

Just checked fares on some of the Norwegian Getaway for September. September 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise...

 

http://www.ncl.com/vacations/norwegi...cedSearch=true

 

Once you get past the pricing grid you will see the actual pricing on cabins and on the September 27th date, and others, you will see balcony pricing less than the studio cabin. $639 for a balcony cabin for 1, plus taxes....$499 plus taxes for an ocean view, $449 plus for an inside....Studio is still at $699.

 

Definitely worth checking out if you can get away next month. :)

 

Thinking about asking the boss for some time off! 7 days on a balcony for a week under $800! Love it! Thanks!

[evandbob]

Thinking about asking the boss for some time off! 7 days on a balcony for a week under $800! Love it! Thanks!

 

tell the boss you.re presenting with a dsm dx of occupational fatigue syndrome and tell him the tx plan is for you to have a week cruising at sea. This will avert burnout and allow you to partake in counselor wellness plan.

 

Carnival breeze cove balconies are available for a solo also under $800.......

[Cairnmom]

My latest deal was a Carnival Conquest 1A category- 7 day Eastern Caribbean 9/28/14 for $279 plus tax. With air less than $200, my total was under $600 for 7 days.

Edited August 17, 2014 by Cairnmom

[Happy Sails 2 U]

This 10-day maiden cruise is out of Southampton, UK, to Miami, Florida, USA, fall of next year:

 

NCL is running a special single supplement waived throughout--don't know when it will end or even why they are doing this...maybe they need to start paying the shipbuilders by this weekend?

 

Studios are 1200

 

Insides start at 1100

 

Balconies start at 1440

 

Family balconies start at 1500

 

Port fees: 87.00

 

NO PORTS except embarkation and debarkation.

 

Good luck.

 

HS2U :D

[Kinofdc]

2014-10-06 t 10-20, NCL Star, Copenhagen to Miami, 14 days.

 

$1152 for Mini Suites

$1017 balconies

$747 OV

$618 Inside

 

 

• Copenhagen, Denmark
  
• Ponta Delgada, Portugal
  
• St.Thomas, VI
  
• Miami, Fl
  

[crusinpsychRN]

tell the boss you.re presenting with a dsm dx of occupational fatigue syndrome and tell him the tx plan is for you to have a week cruising at sea. This will avert burnout and allow you to partake in counselor wellness plan.

 

Carnival breeze cove balconies are available for a solo also under $800.......

 

Great idea! Or I need the week to make sense of the stupid changes to the DSM!:confused:

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Got an email from Princess that they are lowering single supplement on some last minute cruises.

 

I found these deals at their website while i was logged in under my account.

 

1. 5 day 9/1/14 Carribean Princess $299 + 65 taxes for inside AND A $200 OBC!

looks like a 50% supplement

 

2. 5 day 9/29 Carribean Princess $344 + $86 for inside AND A $200 OBC!

looks like a 50% supplement

 

3. West Coast People- 10/24/14 Golden Princess 3 day weekend cruise for $224+65 taxes. Balcony $374 + 65. NO obc. looks like a 50% supplement

 

 

I am sure there are others.

Edited August 23, 2014 by CaliforniaDreamer

[colibri93]

Carnival single occupancy deal is back up. A lot of the upper/lowers are gone but I'd still check to see if anything is available if there's a sailing in there you like.

 

https://www.goccl.com/~/media/GOCCL/Files/Sales/SingleOccupancy1.ashx

 

Hi! I am new at this with Carnival. I like to cruise solo and am looking for specials. Can you please tell me, what does upper/lower mean?

 

Many thanks,

Hendrika

[cruise pup]

Hi! I am new at this with Carnival. I like to cruise solo and am looking for specials. Can you please tell me, what does upper/lower mean?

 

Many thanks,

Hendrika

 

Hi Henrika. Upper/lower means bunk beds. This is opposed to having 2 beds on the floor. These are the lowest price cabins on Carnival (unless they are offering a special on higher categories). I find these cabins to be great as a single. You actually get a lot more floor space than in the standard inside cabins. And although the category is considered an inside, some of the upper/lower cabins are ocean view with 2 portholes instead of a picture window. These are the best buy unless, like I already said, there's a special on a higher category. But these 1A's with portholes tend to sell out quickly.

[cruise pup]

Got an email from Princess that they are lowering single supplement on some last minute cruises.

 

I found these deals at their website while i was logged in under my account.

 

1. 5 day 9/1/14 Caribbean Princess $299 + 65 taxes for inside AND A $200 OBC!

looks like a 50% supplement

 

2. 5 day 9/29 Caribbean Princess $344 + $86 for inside AND A $200 OBC!

looks like a 50% supplement

 

3. West Coast People- 10/24/14 Golden Princess 3 day weekend cruise for $224+65 taxes. Balcony $374 + 65. NO obc. looks like a 50% supplement

 

 

I am sure there are others.

 

Thanks for sharing this. I was interested in the 9/29 sailing but my account only has $50. obc being offered.

Edited August 23, 2014 by cruise pup

[ioneblair]

SPECIAL OFFER: 12 Night Oasis of the Seas Transatlantic Cruise

Cruise + Air Package from $100 per person per day....you have to call in to book air and cruise but if you only want to book the cruise you can do it online....inside guarantee for 1 is $ 870.98 which includes all taxes and fees

[enyliram]

Thanks for sharing this. I was interested in the 9/29 sailing but my account only has $50. obc being offered.

 

YES I BOOKED THIS LAST NITE. sept 1 balcony cabin. was able to apply my future cruise 100 dollar toward the payment. got the 200 OBC plus an extra 25 dollars for using my FCC total OBC 225. took insurance for 39dollars.

[snowbird1]

RCCL is going to have a 150% single supp for the Oct 19th sailing of the Freedom. I am on that sailing and will upgrade.

 

 

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[tncap]

And although the category is considered an inside, some of the upper/lower cabins are ocean view with 2 portholes instead of a picture window.

 

I had a 1A on the Triumph that actually had two full oceanview windows. #2444 and #2445 if you ever happen to sail on it!

[cruise pup]

I had a 1A on the Triumph that actually had two full oceanview windows. #2444 and #2445 if you ever happen to sail on it!

Yep, I am familiar with them. I had one on the Victory. But as you must know, they are very difficult to snag. It also had a negative impact on my cruise which I cannot discuss here. Nothing horrible, just disappointing. :D Edited August 23, 2014 by cruise pup

[Cairnmom]

This is a great deal on Carnival for VIFP Club Members. Oct. 24, 2014- 8 night repositioning NYC-San Juan. Insides $200, OV $280, balcony $360 plus tax. All categories include a $200 OBC . Must book on their website with your VIFP number.

[mmt44]

This is a great deal on Carnival for VIFP Club Members. Oct. 24, 2014- 8 night repositioning NYC-San Juan. Insides $200, OV $280, balcony $360 plus tax. All categories include a $200 OBC . Must book on their website with your VIFP number.

 

I can't find such a special, even using VIFP number. Lowest is $798 inside for single. Is there a special url?

[cruise pup]

I can't find such a special, even using VIFP number. Lowest is $798 inside for single. Is there a special url?

 

Cairnmom didn't mention that this is by invitation. They're not offering it to everyone. I received an email. Others said they noticed it online under Special Offers in the VIFP Club section. You'll find that by clicking on the Manage tab on the top . Apparently it was first offered to Diamond members. Then to select Platinum and Gold members. There's a thread on the Carnival board about this:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2090325

 

There are actually 3 cruises being offered. The Splendor 8-night Cairnmom mentioned. Then there are 2 4-night Bahamas cruises out of Miami on the Ecstasy and the Victory. They are all the same deal. You pay $200. and get $200. in obc for an inside cabin. Just pay the port fees and if you want an upgrade to an o/v or balcony that's extra.

 

Well, I hope you get the offer. I think as people pass on it they may extend the offer to more people. I don't know if calling Carnival would do you any good but you might want to mention that others are receiving this offer and you would book if it was made available to you.

 

There were other free cruises offered in the past and I wasn't offered them despite my loyalty to the Carnival brand. Apparently they were offering them to past passengers who hadn't cruised with Carnival in a long time. Also from what I understand others got it because of their enormous on board charges and casino play. You only find the daily service charge on mine. :D

 

Good luck!

Edited August 24, 2014 by cruise pup

[mmt44]

The offer is not showing up in the "special offer" using my number. I am probably not "elite" enough.

[dazza74]

RCCL Independence of the Seas 14th Dec this year is selling as a singles special on UK site £500 for inside and around £680 for a balcony.

[Proseknitic]

This 10-day maiden cruise is out of Southampton, UK, to Miami, Florida, USA, fall of next year:

 

NCL is running a special single supplement waived throughout--don't know when it will end or even why they are doing this...maybe they need to start paying the shipbuilders by this weekend?

 

Studios are 1200

 

Insides start at 1100

 

Balconies start at 1440

 

Family balconies start at 1500

 

Port fees: 87.00

 

NO PORTS except embarkation and debarkation.

 

Good luck.

 

HS2U :D

Oh, there are ton of us booked already and the roll call is actually nuts. What I think NCL is doing is making sure that unlike their last Maiden Voyage which sailed only 1/2 full - they want a body in every cabin if not every bed.

 

Unfortunately, my lovely cabin is not on sale....

 

-Holly

who is treating herself but perhaps should reconsider? Nah - you turn 65 only once...