AdrenalineRush Posted March 30, 2014 #2801 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thank you. For some reason I always rely on that list. Seems not the wisest thing to do. From now on I'll just do mock booking. Thanks for the heads up. You are more than welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS43 Posted March 30, 2014 #2802 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Yes, thank you, CK! I hope there will be more such deals (even if it's not a total "no supplement" discount) for solo travelers -- and I hope they get posted to this thread as I'm definitely up for doing more trips in the near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-to-sail2 Posted March 30, 2014 #2803 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hi, I'm new here and just booked my first solo cruise. Got a great deal on Carnival Conquest. $619 for a balcony with no supplement! 7 days for May 4th. I got a $85 on board credit and upgrade as well. There are several cruises on Carnival with no supplements right now. Most are for last min cruises. I paid a little more for some extra perks due to the low price I could afford to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana60 Posted March 31, 2014 #2804 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I'll be there with you on the conquest for the 4th.. I booked earlier today but I wanted to choose my own balcony cabin so I had to pay $719 instead of $619. And I only got $75 onboard credit. I have the lowest price guarantee so if you know how I could get the 619 price and still get to choose my cabin I'd love to know! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Edited March 31, 2014 by Jana60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisethroughlife100 Posted March 31, 2014 #2805 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I have gone on this one the end of October of last year and it was great. Love all the ports. It's a shame though that they took out Dominica. Does Princess have a sell off or special deal site like Celebrity's Tuesday specials or RCL specials they send me. Still trying to book for Christmas and the supplement with the cost of Christmas cruise is more costly then the 26 day cruise I am going on next month. Any info greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-to-sail2 Posted March 31, 2014 #2806 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I did pay the extra for picking my own $719 cabin. I posted the $619 so others could see what you could get a balcony for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana60 Posted March 31, 2014 #2807 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks for letting me know. I do think even the $719 is a fantastic price and it included $75 in onboard credit that the $619 deal did not. I cruised about a year back on the Carnival Glory and paid $698 for an upper lower porthole room. It's fabulous getting a balcony for the same price. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podie Posted April 1, 2014 #2808 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thank you for the advice! I'm still deciding on everything. I'm going on the MSC Divina this Saturday and also in the fall. I think I should to wait till I get back to finalize everything. Please let us know how it went on MSC Divina! I've been wanting to try her ever since I had a nice Med cruise on MSC Orchestra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted April 1, 2014 #2809 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Please let us know how it went on MSC Divina! I've been wanting to try her ever since I had a nice Med cruise on MSC Orchestra. Did you see this Divina solo review? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2017698 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podie Posted April 3, 2014 #2810 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Yes and I loved it!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS43 Posted April 5, 2014 #2811 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I don't want to go back through almost 150 pages to search for what might be an out-of-date answer, so I'll take the risk that I might be asking some questions that have been addressed already (and probably numerous times!) Other than this particular thread, are there any other good places to become aware of potential savings for solo travelers? Are there travel agents or travel agencies that specialize in solos? (And not just for cruises.) Are there other threads on this forum, perhaps under individual cruise lines' headings, that have such information? Has anyone ever dealt directly with a cruise line and asked to be contacted for when solo bargains show up? Has this worked? Does looking for "last-minute" bargains sometimes translate into solo savings? Is there any information about the success or failure of the studio cabins/lounge on some of NCL's ships? Is there any consideration to these, or similar features, being added to other NCL ships or other cruise lines? I apologize for all of the questions, but I'm new to solo traveling and am interested in doing it more often. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 5, 2014 #2812 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I don't want to go back through almost 150 pages to search for what might be an out-of-date answer, so I'll take the risk that I might be asking some questions that have been addressed already (and probably numerous times!) Other than this particular thread, are there any other good places to become aware of potential savings for solo travelers? Are there travel agents or travel agencies that specialize in solos? (And not just for cruises.) Are there other threads on this forum, perhaps under individual cruise lines' headings, that have such information? Has anyone ever dealt directly with a cruise line and asked to be contacted for when solo bargains show up? Has this worked? Does looking for "last-minute" bargains sometimes translate into solo savings? Is there any information about the success or failure of the studio cabins/lounge on some of NCL's ships? Is there any consideration to these, or similar features, being added to other NCL ships or other cruise lines? I apologize for all of the questions, but I'm new to solo traveling and am interested in doing it more often. Thank you! Hi, I have been cruising solo for 11 years next month:)...I LOVE IT:D I will try to answer some of your questions...or the ones I know the answers to;) First, Naming Travel Agencies is against Cruise Critic policy so none of us are allowed to give you any. I would use Google, and type in "Solo Cruising" and/or "Travel Agencies" and look for one that specializes in cruising. I book with the cruisline directly many times...as for them giving you a special rate? Not very often but yes, if you can go very last minute sometimes the prices will drop....supply and demand takes precedence. I have never sailed NCL, so I cannot help you with them but there are alot of folks on here who do sail with them so hopefully someone will chime in. I will say cruising solo is fantastic:)...and hope you find it fabulous too:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbird1 Posted April 5, 2014 #2813 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Hi, I have been cruising solo for 11 years next month:)...I LOVE IT:DI will try to answer some of your questions...or the ones I know the answers to;) First, Naming Travel Agencies is against Cruise Critic policy so none of us are allowed to give you any. I would use Google, and type in "Solo Cruising" and/or "Travel Agencies" and look for one that specializes in cruising. I book with the cruisline directly many times...as for them giving you a special rate? Not very often but yes, if you can go very last minute sometimes the prices will drop....supply and demand takes precedence. I have never sailed NCL, so I cannot help you with them but there are alot of folks on here who do sail with them so hopefully someone will chime in. I will say cruising solo is fantastic:)...and hope you find it fabulous too:D To add to Lois's comments, RCCL does have a Weekly Monday/Tuesday sail and at times there are sailings with a reduced single supp. If you are a C&A member you can book on Monday, if not then Tuesday. Your TA or RCCL may be able to assist and keep in mind the reduced Supp is not the norm. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomie Posted April 6, 2014 #2814 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi,just wondering if anybody ever got a good solo rate on NCL Dawn Boston to Bermuda? I would love to take this cruise but the price is so high. Have done it before but not as a solo. Maybe last min? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California Cruisin' Posted April 10, 2014 #2815 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hi, All! Kfoot--- where are the cruises to and from that you wrote about? I'm about to take my first cruise, so don't know the basics. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeymore Posted April 10, 2014 #2816 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I gave up solo cabin on the POA for September for an inside gty. I saved about $380 and got $100 OBC. I would love to see the solo cabins but $380 will buy a lot of martinis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobstad Posted April 10, 2014 #2817 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I don't want to go back through almost 150 pages to search for what might be an out-of-date answer, so I'll take the risk that I might be asking some questions that have been addressed already (and probably numerous times!) Other than this particular thread, are there any other good places to become aware of potential savings for solo travelers? Are there travel agents or travel agencies that specialize in solos? (And not just for cruises.) Are there other threads on this forum, perhaps under individual cruise lines' headings, that have such information? Has anyone ever dealt directly with a cruise line and asked to be contacted for when solo bargains show up? Has this worked? Does looking for "last-minute" bargains sometimes translate into solo savings? Is there any information about the success or failure of the studio cabins/lounge on some of NCL's ships? Is there any consideration to these, or similar features, being added to other NCL ships or other cruise lines? I apologize for all of the questions, but I'm new to solo traveling and am interested in doing it more often. Thank you! Google the name of the TA that lists reduced solo supplements as advised above. I've asked PCCs to call me when there's a good solo rate, and I've been told they don't do that. I hooked a studio on NCL on 1/24 for the Getaway this Saturday, and about a month ago, I got upgraded to a large balcony! I think that was due yo my vigilance . I haven't figured out how to do land tours with a low supplement. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfoot Posted April 11, 2014 #2818 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Hi' date=' All!Kfoot--- where are the cruises to and from that you wrote about? I'm about to take my first cruise, so don't know the basics. Thanks![/quote'] If you are looking for solo rates on Carnival, once on their site, click on cruise deals. Then exclusive savings, then single occupancy. A list of cruises will generate. Hope that's what you were asking. Edited April 11, 2014 by Kfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeagoingMom Posted April 11, 2014 #2819 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I, too, apologize if this question has been asked and answered on one of the many previous pages on this thread -- besides TA's who may specialize in solo travel, and the very helpful info about getting rates on Carnival, does anyone know if all cruise lines have a link to their solo travel fares on their websites, and does a posted rate include the supplement? Are the rates that have been posted on this thread ones that are confirmed because the traveler has already booked the cabin at that fare or are they fares that are advertised without having to go through the process of dummy booking? I appreciate any help you may offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobstad Posted April 11, 2014 #2820 Share Posted April 11, 2014 All cruise lines do not have a link. Some gave studio cabins. Other than on line TA, I know of no other way to check single supplement. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana60 Posted April 11, 2014 #2821 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) All cruise lines do not have a link. Some gave studio cabins. Other than on line TA, I know of no other way to check single supplement. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app On Carnival Cruise Lines site you just punch in the number of people cruising and it brings up the prices for those number of people cruising. you just choose the # 1. The prices you see will be the price for one person occupying the room and will reflect the entire price before taxes and port charges. it doesn't say whether the lower price is due to a sale or due to no single supplement but does it really matter? Sent from my SCH-S720C using Forums mobile app Edited April 11, 2014 by Jana60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeagoingMom Posted April 11, 2014 #2822 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Thanks for your help! I looked at my favorite online TA, which has a link on the left side of their home page for "singles' discounts." I had not noticed it before. Though they say they have info for thousands of good singles' cruise deals, they show what they consider their best deals for this category, and even show what the supplement is, from 0% (Ponant, Windstar, Star Clippers, some Royal Caribbean and many Carnival) all the way to, of course, 100% You can then click on each cruise, and see what the rates are for the various categories -- often the supplement varies by category. This TA also lists "hosted singles cruises" as one of their "specialties" (along with about 20 other "specialties" ;) ) I imagine if I called them, I would be able to get a lot more info about solo options. Of course, you experienced solo travelers are probably very familiar with this sort of system, but it is new to me. I am glad I popped onto this thread, as it has opened up some interesting possibilities for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerospace Posted April 11, 2014 #2823 Share Posted April 11, 2014 If the site starts with a "V" then beware it's not updated very often. If you find a great rate it may already be gone. Use it as a guide to see which line has deals currently and then research a bit on your own. They once had 5 cruises listed I liked and when I called to book none where available. False advertising imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeagoingMom Posted April 11, 2014 #2824 Share Posted April 11, 2014 If the site starts with a "V" then beware it's not updated very often. If you find a great rate it may already be gone. Use it as a guide to see which line has deals currently and then research a bit on your own. They once had 5 cruises listed I liked and when I called to book none where available. False advertising imo. It is the site I use to research cruises, when I want TOGO on Vacations. I have bought two cruises from them and not had a problem -- maybe the problem lies with the supplement info being out of date? Both cruises I bought were double occupancy. Yes, could be a bait-and-switch problem, but my experiences have been positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobstad Posted April 12, 2014 #2825 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I check the site very often, then call the cruise line. I've always gotten the advertised price from NCL and RCCL.... Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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