Solo Travel on River Cruises

[Venturagirl]

Most of the reports I have read on this board have been from people traveling as pairs. I know pairs are more practical because single supplements are very expensive, but I'm wondering -- have any of you met people traveling solo on your river cruises? Or have you traveled as a single? If so, how did the single person enjoy the river cruise experience?:confused:

[lobsterlover]

Two years ago I was on a GCT river cruise and there were at least 2 ladies traveling solo and enjoying the trip very much. I found out one actually lived within 5 miles from me, had done at least 25 trips with this company, and enjoyed the freedom of solo traveling. They were both friendly, outgoing people and socialized with everyone.

[steamboats]

Deilmann is promoting selected cruises for single travelers in Germany with no single supplement.

 

I also read that some cruise lines do offer to find someone to share your cabin to avoid the single supplement.

 

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[rogerdawhip]

From my experience Grand Circle and Vantage have the best deals for single cruisers. Both charge only a 25% single supplement. Vantage has some guaranteed single dates and Grand Cirlce only charges you 1/2 the single suplement if you request a roommate and end up in a cabin by yourself.

 

I have been on 6 Grand Circle river cruises as a single and have enjoyed everyone. It is very easy to get to know many people due due to the small passanger size. I cannot wait until my next GCT River Cruise booked for April 2007.