Singles Cruise Vacations: Reservations For One

For the longest time cruise travel seemed like it was the exclusive domain of couples and  families. Even now the ships are becoming more and  more family friendly. So what about a single person who wants to cruise? Are there any singles cruise vacations for those who are single and ready to mingle? Recognizing that need, many ships offer special programs to make singles feel welcome and enjoy time socializing with other singles.

Solo cruising has been more expensive than couples cruising because half the cabin brings in no revenue.  That may be one reason why singles cruise vacations were not so appealing from the cruise line's point of view.  On some cruise lines that means the solo cruises pays double or gets stuck with a stranger as a roommate.

Solo Cruisers Love Good Deals Too

More ships are recognizing this concern and offering fair rates for solo cruisers who prefer to room alone. When you shop for singles cruise vacations, check the rates for the fair deals.  Some cruise lines have a “find a cabin mate” program where you submit interests and the line attempts to match you, much like roommate matching in college dorms.  

You can accept or reject the roommate match suggested for you. Once on the ship, you’ll find more activities for solo cruisers of all ages. Some cruise lines maintain the tradition of providing a “gentleman host” as partner for dancing and dining with women traveling alone.  If this sound appealing to you, you can  register for this option.

While this tends to appeal to older travelers, there’s no age limit to participate. For younger solo cruisers there are many other opportunities for meeting people on the singles cruise vacations.  For example,  singles mixers, separate from the regular welcome aboard parties. Other special events are planned for singles such as sports, karaoke and dance club parties.

Bottom line is, you don’t have to miss out on cruising just because you are single, there are singles cruise vacations that are specifically designed for special people, just like you.