cineroo Posted August 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2017 We are trying to get a friend to cruise with us next month on a Royal Caribbean ship -she has never cruised before and is a widow who wants to be in a room by herself. When we price the cruise, it costs more if we put in 1 room for 1 person than if we say 1 room for 2 people. I am aware of the single supplement but if it is cheaper to put 2 people in the room, could she add a friend to the room and pay for both? The "friend" will probably not be able to come (95% sure), but will that be a problem if she doesn't show up? Any drawbacks to this idea?? I really don't understand why it is more for one person in a room than 2 people.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks247 Posted August 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I travel solo, typically I pay from 1.5 to 2 times the "per passenger fare". Once on Costa I could not book a cabin for just 1 person. Called Costa and they advised to insert a "fake" name for a second person and use my passportnr for this person as well. Upon boarding the "fake" person was a no-show, no problem. Call the cruise line or a TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger-91 Posted August 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Are you going all the way through a mock booking? Usually sites present price per person at first and later include taxes and fee and total everything. That's what you need to compare. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrieBajan54 Posted August 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) It is pretty much routine for lines like Royal and Celebrity to charge more than 100% single supplement. Why they do it I have no idea except to pocket more money. As per your question, based on what I have heard, your friend can book for 2 and pay in full. She would get the cabin for herself since the companion will be a no show. Royal would be expected to refund the port charges only to your friend's onboard account. I would suggest you call first and verify that the fare for a solo is definitely more than 100%. Edited August 21, 2017 by IrieBajan54 corrections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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