In the past, solo travelers often paid higher prices and had fewer cabin options. Now, many cruise lines are eliminating extra fees for singles, hosting social events, and even designing ships with solo guests in mind. More people than ever are searching for solo flights and cruises, drawn by the chance for self-discovery, adventure, and flexibility, as well as the comfort of returning to a safe and welcoming ship each night.
Even with improvements such as single cabins and special social clubs, solo travelers still face challenges with single supplement fees. Experts recommend booking early when new trips are announced or waiting for last-minute deals, as cruise lines often waive extra charges to fill empty rooms.
“Jeremy Clubb, founder of Rainforest and Antarctica Cruises, says single travellers are now being considered properly. “Historically, I think it’s fair to say single travellers got the short end of the stick — not just from a financial perspective but also by being allocated small cabins and generally being considered second-class citizens,” he says. “Thankfully, this is becoming a thing of the past as the booming trend in solo travel, especially post-pandemic, has caused operators to take note of the benefits of having solo clientele in their passenger mix.
He goes on to add that these days, the latest vessels are being designed to feature single cabins, offering solo travellers the same level of service, privacy and comfort at the same price as anyone else. “Some ships now even choose to dedicate double cabins for single occupancy — particularly on cruises in the Galápagos National Park where there are strict guest-to-guide restrictions.”
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