sunsetme Posted November 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2023 It's been a long time since I cruised as a solo but right now DH is laid up with Achilles heel post surgery. He won;t be able to cruise for some time, thinking about cruising as a solo again. Recent experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnapperin Posted November 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Not sure what you‘re looking to hear - it’s as easy as travelling with a partner in my opinion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted November 15, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, schnapperin said: Not sure what you‘re looking to hear - it’s as easy as travelling with a partner in my opinion Sometimes easier because there are no committee decisions involved. Do what you want, when you want. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 15, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2023 The biggest problem for me is that some lines don’t want to book solos. Do a dummy booking for 2, all is fine. Decrease to one, and everything is sold out. Haven’t tried it on Princess, but had trouble on MSC, Carnival, Celebrity. EM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snaxmuppet Posted November 15, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Biggest issue for me is the cost. I know why the cost must be what it is but I do struggle to justify what amounts to double the cost per person. If it was cheaper, with just a small premium over the 2-persons sharing price, then I would likely cruise most often as a solo. My DW and I often holiday apart... we find it allows us to be on our own occasionally which I need to stay sane sometimes! To give you an idea of what I mean... a couple of years ago I flew around the world on my own over 9 days and 11 flights! What a treat for me. If I could have done a 9 day cruise for anything like a similar price I would have snapped it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted November 15, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I do like when Princess has solo offers. I sure hope those haven't dried up now that cruising seems to be back at full capacity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted November 15, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I never seem to have any trouble doing a solo booking. On Princess I pay double, so I choose a Luxury Inside Suite. On Royal Caribbean I can cruise solo for 150 percent of the basic PP fare. Haven't tried solo on other lines because SWMBO tags along on HAL, Celebrity, and Viking when the itinerary is interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted November 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2023 56 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said: I never seem to have any trouble doing a solo booking. On Princess I pay double, so I choose a Luxury Inside Suite. On Royal Caribbean I can cruise solo for 150 percent of the basic PP fare. Haven't tried solo on other lines because SWMBO tags along on HAL, Celebrity, and Viking when the itinerary is interesting. Would you mind enlightening me where you find a LUXURY inside suite on Princess. Or were you just joking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted November 15, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I wondered the same thing, always traveling solo, think it was a joke. I do like the Royal class ships and obstr. view balcony cabins on Emerald, they are a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY0827 Posted November 15, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Plaza Deck, far forward next to the anchor chain locker! 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted November 15, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, sunsetme said: It's been a long time since I cruised as a solo but right now DH is laid up with Achilles heel post surgery. He won;t be able to cruise for some time, thinking about cruising as a solo again. Recent experiences? I cruise solo all the time. I'm Cruising solo RIGHT NOW, thought not on Princess. My last solo cruise on Princess was in April. They've all been great in their own ways. What do you want to know? 3 hours ago, Essiesmom said: The biggest problem for me is that some lines don’t want to book solos. Do a dummy booking for 2, all is fine. Decrease to one, and everything is sold out. Haven’t tried it on Princess, but had trouble on MSC, Carnival, Celebrity. EM I've never had any problem booking the cabins I want online on Celebrity, Carnival, or Princess. YMMV. Edited November 15, 2023 by Honolulu Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted November 15, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Steelers36 said: Would you mind enlightening me where you find a LUXURY inside suite on Princess. Or were you just joking? Just joking. After a long Harley trip when I camp out about a third of the time, an inside on a cruise ship is indeed a Luxury Inside Suite. It's all about perspective. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awatt Posted November 15, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Some lines have a limited number of solo bookings which is why they may show as unavailable. Take a look at cruiseplum.com, where you can see a list of sailings with reduced single supplement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdwellingsailor Posted November 15, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, SargassoPirate said: Just joking. After a long Harley trip when I camp out about a third of the time, an inside on a cruise ship is indeed a Luxury Inside Suite... Where do they store the Harley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted November 16, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Snaxmuppet said: Biggest issue for me is the cost. I know why the cost must be what it is but I do struggle to justify what amounts to double the cost per person. Yeah I twist it around in my brain to be "room cost = ×" just like hotel rooms. Most hotels don't discount for single occupancy but do add an extra fee for 3rd & 4th person. That said, I book A LOT when lines reduce the solo supplement If I didn't travel solo I wouldn't be traveling and that's not happening 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 16, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Steelers36 said: Would you mind enlightening me where you find a LUXURY inside suite on Princess. Or were you just joking? Hi Mr Steelers, Here’s a photo of my inside LUXURY suite 😳 The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 16, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, awatt said: Some lines have a limited number of solo bookings which is why they may show as unavailable. Take a look at cruiseplum.com, where you can see a list of sailings with reduced single supplement Thank for sharing. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted November 16, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 16, 2023 19 hours ago, Lucky TGO said: Hi Mr Steelers, Here’s a photo of my inside LUXURY suite 😳 The Captain of The Rowboat, Looks like Alcatraz to me. 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 16, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Thrak said: Looks like Alcatraz to me. 🤪 Now I remember were we met how are you #346583 lol just kidding 😀😀 Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted November 16, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Lucky TGO said: Hi Mr Steelers, Here’s a photo of my inside LUXURY suite 😳 The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony It beats walking the plank or being keel-hauled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted November 16, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Lucky TGO said: Hi Mr Steelers, Here’s a photo of my inside LUXURY suite 😳 The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony Ahhhh, the Crossbar Hotel. Three hots and a cot. Soap on a rope is a very popular amenity there. Love your sense of humor, Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeyouinthesun Posted November 16, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Most of my cruises have been as a solo. I truly enjoy it and even have a web blog with posts about safety and other helpful tidbits. Princess is an excellent choice for a solo cruise. I have two solo sailings already booked for next year. I’m sure you will have a lovely cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted November 16, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted November 16, 2023 okay what do you do with your stuff at the beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mistyPA Posted November 16, 2023 #24 Share Posted November 16, 2023 14 minutes ago, sunsetme said: okay what do you do with your stuff at the beach? I have a plastic waterproof bag for phone, cards, money. When I travel with others, we are usually all in the water at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted November 16, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 16, 2023 38 minutes ago, sunsetme said: okay what do you do with your stuff at the beach? I'm not a beach person at all. I look and feel very awkward there. I'll defer to others on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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