Solo on SilverSea or Seabourn

[jeter55]

I have never cruised before but have taken escorted tours solo. I would like to try a cruise on a smaller ship that is able to go into all ports in the Mediterranean. I am willing to pay the extra to be on a smaller ship. Any suggestions other than silversea and seabourn. Also which is more welcoming to solos.

Edited March 6, 2016 by jeter55

[Lois R]

Good morning......I would post this question on the Silversea and Seabourne forums. I would say those who cruise with them on a regular basis would

be able to answer your "how do they treat solos" question.

 

I always sail solo but both of those lines are way above my paygrade:eek:

Maybe one day I will be able to try Seabourne.......I have heard they

are awesome:)

[HHIslander]

I have never cruised before but have taken escorted tours solo. I would like to try a cruise on a smaller ship that is able to go into all ports in the Mediterranean. I am willing to pay the extra to be on a smaller ship. Any suggestions other than silversea and seabourn. Also which is more welcoming to solos.

 

You might want to look at Azamara Club Cruises. They have smaller ships, about 650 passengers, and are very friendly toward solo cruisers. On many, but certainly not all cruises, they have an attractive single supplement. Azamara is not in the luxury class of Seabourn or Silversea but it is a "near luxury" line. The ships are small enough to sail up rivers, getting to center cities such as Seviile. Awesomely friendly and approachable officers, outstanding service, very good food, and a very welcoming set of fellow passengers.

 

I have sailed several times on Azamara and it is now my first choice, as a solo, among cruise lines. Personal opinion, of course, but I don't think you could go terribly wrong as a solo on Azamara.

[jeter55]

Thanks for this information, I will check their itineraries, because they certainly have a more attractive supplement.

[jeter55]

I will look over at their forums. Thanks

[italycruiser]

I have traveled with Silversea and Seabourn. Both lines are, IMO, very similar in cabin size/type, food, entertainment, etc. I do find that Silversea is more responsive to solos in terms of economics (i.e., more deals where you don't have to pay double occupancy); however, once I am on board I enjoy the Seabourn experience much more. Seabourn staff is much more friendly and outgoing (the senior staff and officers on Silversea act like they are doing you a favor to acknowledge you) and Seabourn has (most evenings) "hosted tables" where you are invited (if you wish) to dine with ship officers or entertainment staff, etc. and other passengers so you are not seated alone. Also, I find Seabourn staff recognize me and my likes within a day or two. Silversea could not care less whether their single passengers have this kind of experience. I have written to Silversea executives about this difference in their approach and they did not even bother to respond; this tells me they simply don't care.