Which Cruise Line Is Best for Solo Travelers?
What it costs to sail alone, and how easy it is to meet people.
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Which cruise line is best for solo travelers comes down to two things: what you will pay to sail alone, and how easy it is to meet people once you are on board. Lines differ a lot on both.
Paying for One
Solo cabins
Cabins designed for one person. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Studio staterooms are the best-known example; its solo cruising page notes they come with access to a Studio Lounge, which varies by ship.
Reduced single supplements
Lines sometimes lower or waive the supplement on selected sailings, often on less busy dates.
Sharing programs
A few operators will pair same-gender solo travelers in a shared cabin; ask before you assume it is offered.
Meeting People On Board
- Look for hosted solo meet-ups, often on the first evening.
- Choose shared tables at dinner rather than a table for one.
- Small ships and themed cruises make it easier to get to know fellow guests.
- Group shore excursions are a natural way to make friends ashore.
Our sister site Sailing Single goes deeper into solo cruising, from cabin choices to dining on your own.
Solo Cruise Questions
What is a single supplement?
Most cruise fares are priced per person based on two sharing a cabin. A solo traveler in a standard cabin often pays a supplement on top of one person’s fare. Solo cabins and reduced-supplement offers are the ways around it.
Which cruise lines have solo cabins?
Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered Studio staterooms for one, with access to a Studio Lounge on ships that have it. Some other lines have added single cabins on certain newer ships; ask about the exact ship.
Is cruising safe for someone traveling alone?
Ships are secure, staffed environments, and solo cruising is common. Use the same common sense in port that you would anywhere.
Comparing Solo Fares Fairly
A solo cabin is not always the cheapest way to sail alone. Sometimes a standard inside cabin with a reduced supplement costs about the same and gives you more space. Compare the total for each option on the same sailing, including gratuities and any included extras, before you decide. Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise can price both for you.
Sailing on Your Own?
Tell us where you want to go. Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise will look for solo cabins and low-supplement sailings and send free quotes.
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