Rare Lois R Posted April 7, 2008 #426 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hi gang. I recently completed my first cruise, Celebrity Millennium, and look forward to booking my next. (Solo, of course!) Meanwhile, I was hoping someone could clue me in on cabin classifications. I've seen postings that refer to 1A, 2A, 3C, etc... are these universal for all ships or do the major lines have their own classifications? I really enjoyed Celebrity and would sail with them again in a heartbeat...maybe when the big Solstice is launched? Hi, welcome to the world of Solo cruising:) I have been sailing with Celebrity since 2003 and love them as well. As for cabin categories, I think it depends on the cruiseline but I could be wrong. I know on Celebrity there are certain suites...SS...(would be a Sky Suite) and CC would be Conceirge Class. Not sure anymore about the 1A, etc. I always go with the "regular" cabins...LOL insides or maybe a window. Glad you enjoyed Millennium. I sailed her in Dec 2006 and loved it too.:D You could post this question over on the X board as well:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibble27 Posted April 7, 2008 #427 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks, Lois, I was drowning in alphabet soup going over the entire thread. I've been making calls to Celebrity and RCCL to see if they have any specials for solos, and you'd think I just asked them to be included in their will...I wouldn't say hostile or anything like that...more like, disbelief. ("Did you really just ask for half off?") Anyway, I'll check back here often to see what you guys come up with. And if I find something I'll be happy to report back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 7, 2008 #428 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I believe the 1A's spoken in this thread refer to the Carnival category. This tends to be the most reasonably priced for solo's on Carnival. There is a limited number so the 1A's are not always available, so you would want to book early or when you see it. I cruise solo on HAL and the supplement runs 120-150%. I just booked a Celebrity cruise and of course it is 200%. Like Lois I typically book the best price and that is always an inside. For my long upcoming cruise I was able to upgrade my single inside to a single outside for only $495 so I jumped on it, especially for a long cruise, it will be a real treat for me. This particular HAL ship offers one single room and 2 single outside rooms. These are priced out better than the double occupany rooms, but this is the only ship of theirs that has these category rooms, and only 3 total, at that. Marie Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 7, 2008 #429 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks, Lois, I was drowning in alphabet soup going over the entire thread. I've been making calls to Celebrity and RCCL to see if they have any specials for solos, and you'd think I just asked them to be included in their will...I wouldn't say hostile or anything like that...more like, disbelief. ("Did you really just ask for half off?") Anyway, I'll check back here often to see what you guys come up with. And if I find something I'll be happy to report back as well. Hi, no special prices for solos on X or Royal:rolleyes: They have a 200% single supplement. It is the price I pay because I really do love the product. I have mentioned it to the Future Cruise Consultant every time I sail. I also put it on my comment card at the end of every cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted April 7, 2008 #430 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks, Lois, I was drowning in alphabet soup going over the entire thread. I've been making calls to Celebrity and RCCL to see if they have any specials for solos, and you'd think I just asked them to be included in their will...I wouldn't say hostile or anything like that...more like, disbelief. ("Did you really just ask for half off?") Anyway, I'll check back here often to see what you guys come up with. And if I find something I'll be happy to report back as well. Its a great idea to check back here often, this thread is a great resource. Hi, no special prices for solos on X or Royal:rolleyes: They have a 200% single supplement. It is the price I pay because I really do love the product. I have mentioned it to the Future Cruise Consultant every time I sail. I also put it on my comment card at the end of every cruise. Many sailings on Royal Caribbean are offered to singles at less than 100% supplement. Many have been posted here in the past. The most recent were selected sailings on the Monarch of the Seas in May. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 7, 2008 #431 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Its a great idea to check back here often, this thread is a great resource. Many sailings on Royal Caribbean are offered to singles at less than 100% supplement. Many have been posted here in the past. The most recent were selected sailings on the Monarch of the Seas in May. :) Ok..I stand corrected. 100% percent single supplement? Example to you if I may? Mariner of the Seas out of PC....if that was 600.00 per person double occupancy, you are saying as a solo it would be the same price? 150% would be 300.00 extra.....everytime I have ever priced something on the Royal Website it comes up 200%. Same as Celebrity. (1 person is basically paying for 2) Monarch sails out of LA right? To pay 100% is basically paying 100 bucks extra. Never heard of that on any line. I have 15 cruises with Celebrity...the lowest supplement I have found was about 150% and that was a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted April 7, 2008 #432 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Sorry, I've been looking at the Single Supplement as the amout ADDED to the basic fare. To me, a 50% supplement is a 150% fare. Sorry for any confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3cruiser Posted April 8, 2008 #433 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Hi guys. I've been following your posts for awhile and just wanted to add my 2-cents. FYI, single supplements of less than 100% of regular cruise fare is exceedingly rare but not unheard of. Case in point: last year I took a last minute Alaskan cruise on HAL. They were posting a single supplement of negative 5 percent on a solo balcony on ****. I called the TA and had her check both prices and sure enough, a single was actually cheaper than the per person price for a double. We suspected the ship was nearing its max cap. and just wanted to fill cabins. I just had to go! (It actually turned out to be one of my best Alaskan cruises.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted April 8, 2008 #434 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Has anyone seen any good solo prices lately? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 8, 2008 #435 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Has anyone seen any good solo prices lately? Thanks Hi, depends on your definition of good?;) I just booked a cruise to Alaska for 8 nights. Sailing from Vancouver down to Seattle in September. I paid 1100.00 and am very happy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 8, 2008 #436 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Hi, depends on your definition of good?;) I just booked a cruise to Alaska for 8 nights. Sailing from Vancouver down to Seattle in September. I paid 1100.00 and am very happy:D Lois, for Alaska, 8 nights, solo, I consider that a good deal, especially on Celebrity. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bqkali Posted April 8, 2008 #437 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Has anyone seen any good solo prices lately? Thanks Royal Caribbean - Monarch of the Seas 3 or 4 night cruises for $199 (single price!) inside or $224 oceanview out of LA to Ensenada (3 night) or San Diego, Catalina, Ensenada (4 night) but you have to book by midnight!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie Posted April 9, 2008 #438 Share Posted April 9, 2008 BQKali Can you please give us some details on those Monarch specials?? My travel agent couldn't find anything. Thanks, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted April 10, 2008 #439 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Lois>>I am looking at the same Alaska trip. What airport do you fly into and then out of please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 10, 2008 #440 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Lois>>I am looking at the same Alaska trip. What airport do you fly into and then out of please? Hi yellowbird:) I will be flying into Seattle the day before and taking Amtrak up to Vancouver. There is a train that leaves 7:30am every morning and I have heard it really is a wonderful way to see the countryside. I posted on the Roll Call call but there were only about 8 total postings...sort of a slow one:rolleyes: oh well, Mercury is my favorite ship:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted April 10, 2008 #441 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Thank you Lois...will check it out. That would be a great ride to Vancouver. I heard it's so beautiful there. So much to see...so little time!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airlink diva Posted April 12, 2008 #442 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hi yellowbird:) I will be flying into Seattle the day before and taking Amtrak up to Vancouver. There is a train that leaves 7:30am every morning and I have heard it really is a wonderful way to see the countryside. I posted on the Roll Call call but there were only about 8 total postings...sort of a slow one:rolleyes: oh well, Mercury is my favorite ship:D When I did my Alaskan cruise in 2002 on the Alaskan State Ferry, I took Amtrak from Bellingham to Seattle. The pricing was great and it was a wonderful short trip! There were times when we were railing along the ocean. I noticed that the rates for Alaskan cruises are great at the first part of the season and the end of the season. I'm thinking about an Alaskan cruise again in 2009. Happy sailing!! SECOND TIME AROUND AND MY 40TH BIRTHDAY CRUISE ON THE MAASDAM 10/24/08-11/07/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suz8483 Posted May 11, 2008 #443 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Solo Bargains?? Haven't seen any action on this thread in a while; all ideas appreciated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith77 Posted May 11, 2008 #444 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Just saw this one on one of the popular online websites... Hal's Ryndam - Vancouver to SD (11 days) $1,424 (includes port charges) for an inside I thought this was a pretty good deal. I'm hoping I can go. Faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted May 11, 2008 #445 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Just saw this one on one of the popular online websites...Hal's Ryndam - Vancouver to SD (11 days) $1,424 (includes port charges) for an inside I thought this was a pretty good deal. I'm hoping I can go. Faith Thank you for your post. However, please note the following information from our Community Manager LauraS on the first page of this thread. We're fine with you folks using this thread to share info you may find on solo cruising bargains -- as long as those bargains are offered by the CRUISE LINES and not by a travel agency or GROUP CRUISE. Thanks, Laura This includes any online websites or brick & mortar travel agencies. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldearrings Posted May 13, 2008 #446 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Here is a good one: 13 Night Italy And Croatia Cruise with Special Pricing from RCCL Website today only Ship Name: Legend Of The Seas Departure Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Portofino, Italy; Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy; Messina (Sicily), Italy; Split, Croatia; Venice, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Naples, Capri, Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy **$1,054.00 USD **$1,054.00 USD Large Interior StateroomDeck(s): Deck Six Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Amenities: Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), vanity area and a private bathroom. (149 sq. ft.) $1,054.00 USD Category: Enlarge Image | 360° View Superior Oceanview Stateroom Deck(s): Deck Seven Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Amenities: Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed, and a private bathroom. (193 sq. ft., balcony 38 sq. ft.) $2,254.00 USD **$2,254.00 USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinryan Posted May 24, 2008 #447 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Carnival Fantasy on June 5, 2008, (4 days New Orleans --Cozumel-- New Orleans), has single occupancy at almost same price as double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerbellcgy Posted May 24, 2008 #448 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Here's the link to Royal Caribbean's Memorial Day 2008 Blowout sale where select European sailings are being offered at a 125% single supplement. While the dates are fairly close in, they are offering us singles a good rate if you can sail on shorter notice. http://www.creative.rccl.com/sales/RCI_Sales_Event/rci_sales_event.pdf Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slp123 Posted May 31, 2008 #449 Share Posted May 31, 2008 For the last 7 years I have found that Regent (formerly Radisson) has the most fair single supplement policy. Except for suites with butlers, all outside standard size cabins (they don't have inside cabins and the smallest outside cabin is 300 sq. ft) generally carry a 30% to 40% single supplement. This can go as high as 50% for Baltic cruises in July and August and Carribean cruises over Christmas and New Years. But then again I have gotten supplements as low as just 20% when traveling after Thanksgiving and before Christmas or in the months of January and late April, each before the height of season. A friend of mine took a re-positioning cruise by herself and paid no supplement whatsoever. I should also mention (and maybe someone has before because this is a very old thread) that the QE2 has single cabins and those cabins have no single supplement. But you have to act fast, QE2 goes out of service in November 2008. But Cunard is waiving single supplements on a lot of trans-Atlantic crossings on the QM2 and where they are not, a balcony cabin only carries a 50% supplement. IS IT TRUE THAT CELEBRITY ALWAYS CHARGES DOUBLE when traveling alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 31, 2008 #450 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hi,:) yes, Celebrity usually charges double. Now, to say 100% of the time...nope, I won't say that but more often than not it is double. As for the Regent lower supplements, as on most of the "Luxury Lines" their supplements are lower but..(A big but) when the price is more than some can afford anyway, the lower supplement does not help.:eek:. I have looked at some of the luxury lines on ocassion but even with their lower supplements the cruise price is just way out of my budget:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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