Do a lot of single people go on cruises?

Is it common to go on a cruise alone?

Solo cruising? Increasingly common. Twenty percent. Fact.

• Growth in solo travel: A trend. Not surprising.
• Cruise lines adapt: Single supplements. Solo cabins. Marketing targets.
• Financial implications: Higher costs. Worth it, for some.
• My sister, went last year. Caribbean. Loved it.

Freedom. Loneliness. Two sides of the same coin. Or perhaps, facets of a multifaceted experience. 2024 data supports this. Independent travel’s appeal remains consistent. Expect continued growth in this sector. The luxury market, particularly, sees significant increase in solo travelers. My experience? No cruise. Yet.

Why do single people go on cruises?

Single folks on cruises? Oh, that’s easy peasy. Cruises are like floating all-inclusive resorts, but instead of the same old beach, you wake up someplace NEW! Who needs a hotel when your HOTEL MOVES?

It’s all-inclusive, baby! Food, lodging, and a chauffeur—I mean, a ship captain—all in one go. Forget agonizing over dinner reservations; buffets are your new best friend!

Exotic locales? Think sipping Mai Tais in the Caribbean one day, then haggling for souvenirs in Italy the next. No packing and unpacking a zillion times. It’s like the Travel Channel, but with more fruity drinks!

• No need to plan, just pack your swimsuit! Planning a trip can be a real drag, like untangling Christmas lights. On a cruise, the itinerary’s set.
• Meet people, or don’t! Single? Maybe. Desperate? Never! A cruise is a chill way to meet folks without the pressure of a dating app. Or not! It’s your vacation, do what you want.
• Escape the chaos! My aunt Mildred always says, “A cruise is like therapy, but with better sunsets.” Truer words were never spoken!

Plus, I heard from my neighbor’s dog walker, cruises offer themed nights. I’m talking 80s night, pirate night, the works! Where else can you rock a neon headband and swig cocktails without judgment? Exactly. Cruises. The best.

Are cruise rates per person or room?

Cruise prices? Per person? Hah! Think of it like a weirdly luxurious timeshare for two. The price listed? That’s the illusion of affordability. It’s the cost per person, assuming you’re not traveling solo and bravely facing a room full of echoing silence.

Double occupancy is the default. You’re paying half the room’s total cost. Got it? Good. Because single supplements exist and they’ll make your wallet weep.

• The catch: Unless you book a single cabin (prepare for sticker shock!), you’re sharing. Romance, sibling rivalry, or a platonic cabin-mate adventure await. Choose wisely.
• Think of it this way: Buying a two-person pizza, but the menu only shows the price per slice. Sneaky, right?
• 2024 Update: This pricing model remains stubbornly consistent across most cruise lines. It’s a cruise ship industry conspiracy I swear I’m certain of!
• My sister went on a cruise last year: She and her best friend were thrilled, until their bill arrived, which shocked them. They thought the prices they saw were the total, not the price each.
• Pro tip: Always confirm pricing details before booking. Avoid the post-cruise blues by reading the fine print (I know, boring, but essential).

Which cruise line is best for single adults?

Singles cruises? A matter of perspective.

Marina: Luxe, quiet. Maybe too quiet.

Carnival Panorama: Loud. Obnoxious? Possibly perfect.

Nieuw Statendam: Refined. Dutch. Stiff upper lip? Think tulips.

Norwegian Encore: Variety. Crowded. Free the beat? Or just flee.

Scarlet Lady: Edgy. Adult-only. Think tattoos, not tea. My sister loved it. Almost too much.

Enchanted Princess: Traditional. Predictable. Bingo? And formal nights.

Queen Mary 2: Classic. Transatlantic. A slow boat. Consider it a test of patience.

Oosterdam: Holland America. Similar to Nieuw Statendam. Less new.

Single and cruising:

• Consider the vibe: What’s your poison? Party animal or a bookworm?

• Age matters: Find your crowd. No need to relive college (or skip it altogether).

• Itineraries: Where are you going? Alaska ain’t Vegas.

• Solo supplements: Evil pricing. Look for deals. Shared cabins? Think carefully.

• Don’t force it: Connection is key. The ocean’s big.

Cruise ships. Floating cities. Sometimes love. Sometimes regret. Mostly, food.

My trip last June? Catastrophic. Booked the wrong cruise. Bring earplugs.

Do single people meet on cruises?

Singles meet on cruises? Honey, it’s a floating singles bar, but with better ocean views. Think of it as a meticulously curated dating app, except the algorithm is based on shared deck chair proximity, not swiping.

It’s a petri dish of potential partners, bubbling with possibilities. Imagine: a buffet of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, all slightly sunburnt and ridiculously excited about the onboard trivia night. Pure gold.

You’ll find romance blossoming amidst the waves, like a particularly tenacious vine clinging to a ship’s railing. Seriously.

• Guaranteed interaction: Unlike online dating, where you can hide behind carefully curated profiles, cruises force face-to-face interactions. No ghosting here, just awkward small talk about the onboard shuffleboard tournament.

• Shared experiences: From cheesy cocktail-making classes to excursions that involve questionable amounts of tequila, you’ll bond over hilarious misadventures. My friend Susan met her now-husband on a Caribbean cruise–he accidentally spilled a margarita on her, and it was love at first… sticky shirt.

• Diverse crowd: Think cosmopolitan, global, and often slightly tipsy. The demographic is broad; from recent grads to retirees looking for a second honeymoon. (My uncle Bernard, bless his soul, tried to pick up a woman three decades his junior using a terrible limerick. It was… memorable.)

The caveat? The competition is fierce, darling. Prepare for some serious game face. My cousin, a professional poker player, used his skills to navigate the social scene – his win rate? Let’s just say he is engaged to his cruise ship romance. The odds? Better than winning the lottery.

What are the benefits of a group cruise?

Okay, group cruises… right. Why would anyone do that?

• Discounted rates, yeah, makes sense. Saving money is ALWAYS good. My last vacation to Orlando cost a fortune. Onboard credits…free money? Sort of. I could use that on a fancy drink.

• Exclusive group activities, huh. Like what? Line dancing? No thanks. But private events… could be interesting. Depends on the group, I guess. I hate forced fun.

• Meeting spaces? Who goes on vacation to meet? Unless it’s a singles cruise, then maybe! Custom itineraries… I DO like having choices.

• Itineraries! Remember that time in 2023 when Sarah wanted to visit that specific island? A custom thing would’ve been perfect. Why didn’t we think of that? Ugh.

• But imagine being stuck with people you hate for a week! Nightmare. Group cruises, benefits…risks too. Decisions, decisions.