Post CRUISE LINE Single Supplement/Solo Bargains HERE

[monakayk]

I agree,

 

I have done 2 solo's and would never want to share a room again. It's so nice having your own space for the entire cruise.

 

PJ

ITA...with all the post about having my own cabin.

 

I had cruise once with a VERY close friend and we had planned to share a cabin together when we booked the cruise. Then about a month before the cruise, the rates dropped so much on cabins that we both were able to get a separate cabin each for only a bit more. So we choose to do that...mainly just to have a bathroom of our own. Our cabins were right next to each other so that was great.

 

Well, as it turned out...my friend always turned into a 'pumpkin' and wanted to go to bed by 10:30 PM and slept so late it was lunch before I even saw her in the mornings. Not that I do not like to sleep late, cause I do....but GEZZZZZZZZZZZ every day...and even on port days, which made it very hard for me to plan to do anything at port. It really made me feel like I was cruising solo when I had invited her to come on this cruise so we could have a 'Gals only Cruise' without the DHs and enjoy each others company without the 'men-folks' coming along. And her going to bed so early was really weird because she and I do 'Gals Nights Out' and stay out till well after 2 AM! Go figure.:confused: Anyhow, after a couple of days/nights like that..I was really glad that we had our own cabins, cause I would've felt like I had to be quiet as a mouse in the AMs and PMs (if I wanted to stay out later). I did however make some really nice friends on the ship that I spent almost more time with than my friend who came along with me. So that was a plus.

 

So from now on...when going with friends or alone....I will have a cabin all to myself for sure.

Edited January 8, 2009 by monakayk

[Yankeefan1955]

Could someone tell me what RCCl Tuesday Happy hour is?

I am sailing on Feb 13th and paying $2200 for a nine day cruise to Caribbean.

I wish I had found this thread sooner

[Tenngal]

Hey all...

I've never sailed Oceania, but now they have some great deals going, at 125% single supplement, with free air!

 

I think I'm going to Greece....

[yellowbird23]

Hey all...

I've never sailed Oceania, but now they have some great deals going, at 125% single supplement, with free air!

 

I think I'm going to Greece....

 

Good for you, but they are too pricey for me. Bon Voyage!

[yellowbird23]

Son lives in TENN....Where are you from in TN?

[Tenngal]

Hi, Yellowbird...I live in the eastern part of TN. Love it here!

 

All--

I just confirmed the trip to Greece! I'm still stunned. Now I have to figure out how to do this as frugally as possible, but still get the best experience. Honestly, for a 12-day cruise among the Greek isles and Turkey, this was too good of a deal to pass up.

[jp2001]

... Now I have to figure out how to do this as frugally as possible, but still get the best experience. ...

 

My 2 solo cruises were also good deals too good to pass up but were not planned in my budget.

 

It is possible to cruise frugally but having a great experience.

 

Here are some tips:

 

- Research your ports of call a lot (CC board, tourism dept. of these places, etc.). I'm sure some of the ports are nice to visit even without an "excursion". You can save a lot this way.

 

- I don't drink very much on a cruise, for me, it's not worth all the money. But I let you judge.

 

- Avoid the casino or, if it's really, really important for you, limit your number of visits and put a limit on how much you want to spend and don't go over this amount.

 

- Join the free activities and only a few of the for-a-fee ones. I prefer to hit the gym or take a free stretch lesson than pay 10$ for a yoga or pilates session.

 

- Refrain yourself from purchasing at the art auctions (this is more a note for myself, half of my QM2 onboard account was for art purchase and shipping... :( but it's OK, I'm happy with my purchases) but the art auctions are a good way to enjoy a glass of free bubbly while learning a bit about art.

 

- I often bring my own Cafein free, Diet Pepsi so I don't have to buy Diet coke when I am in my cabin or on deck. If I'm in a bar or in a restaurant, I do pay for pop if I want some though.

[Tenngal]

Bonjour, JP2001!

Thank you for you thoughtful suggestions. I will be researching the ports of call extensively. When I did the cruise to South America, I did none of the ship's excursions. All were independently arranged, for a far less cost and, I think, a better experience. In Canada, I ended up renting a car at two of the ports, and, in less time, was able to do the same activities that would have taken up two or three of the ship's excursions in a day.

I'm already finding out that at least several ports of call on this upcoming cruise have readily-available tours and/or drivers.

This cruise is very port-intensive, so I'll likely not be doing many on-board activities. I'll be too tuckered out!

I am an expert at traveling on a shoestring, but I don't intend to miss out on anything important to see during this cruise. I'll literally be travelling in the cradle of our civilization. I won't let the opportunity to experience this significant area as it should be done.

 

Ok, this thread is for deals for solo-cruisers--let's get back to those.

Edited January 13, 2009 by Tenngal

[maryann2]

Booked today, Celebrity Happy Hour.

Feb 15th. Millennium Auckland to Sydney 14 days.

$926 U.S.total including taxes, solo occupancy only 125%

Was able to use air miles for flight return to Sydney so bought one way flight from Sydney to Auckland, only $177 Canadian.

[MILEMRKR63]

Booked today:

 

Carnival Destiny 1/26-1/31/09 5 nights to Turks and Caicos, Nassau and Half Moon Cay

 

Cat 1a TBA (cruising solo)

 

All taxes and fees 326.97 No single suppliment was charged.

 

Could not pass up this cruise. I then leave on Carnival Miracle 2/1 for 8 nights WOOHOO!!!

[jp2001]

Booked today:

 

Carnival Destiny 1/26-1/31/09 5 nights to Turks and Caicos, Nassau and Half Moon Cay

 

Cat 1a TBA (cruising solo)

 

All taxes and fees 326.97 No single suppliment was charged.

 

Could not pass up this cruise. I then leave on Carnival Miracle 2/1 for 8 nights WOOHOO!!!

 

This is my kind of good deal, enjoy!

[yellowbird23]

I checked this "deal" out and the lowest now is $768 for single.

[iamirish]

Has anyone ever cruised "solo" on Oceania? 125% rates are great – I would love to try them, especially with the free air!!

 

Tom

[yellowbird23]

Hi, Yellowbird...I live in the eastern part of TN. Love it here!

 

All--

I just confirmed the trip to Greece! I'm still stunned. Now I have to figure out how to do this as frugally as possible, but still get the best experience. Honestly, for a 12-day cruise among the Greek isles and Turkey, this was too good of a deal to pass up.

Son live in Knoxville.

[yellowbird23]

Has anyone ever cruised "solo" on Oceania? 125% rates are great – I would love to try them, especially with the free air!!

 

Tom

 

Not me...too rich for my pocketbook! I am also on the East Coast as well.

[yellowbird23]

Has anyone ever cruised "solo" on Oceania? 125% rates are great – I would love to try them, especially with the free air!!

 

Tom

iamirish>>I see you are a professor. Son went away for masters and wound up marrying his professor. Lost him to Univ. of TN!

[Liv4cruzin]

Has anyone ever cruised "solo" on Oceania? 125% rates are great – I would love to try them, especially with the free air!!

 

Tom

 

Yes, I sailed solo on the Regatta a few times (in prior years when you had to pay 200%). I cruise alone more than half the time. Some might consider open seating a blessing & some, a curse. There are some 2 tops where you can dine alone & then you could join a large table. If you make friends easily,, you might find a group that you like & agree to meet at the dining room at a specific time & dine together. I, personally, enjoyed the alternative of dining at Tapas on the Terrace in the evenings. I found the selections on the buffet quite pleasing; especially the "create your own" pasta station & carving station. I enjoyed this cruise experience as much or better as the majority of my others.

[MrWayyne]

:)Kind of excited about the posts I am reading about this cruise. Single, gay, nice guy. New to this and would like to make sure I go about it correctly. How do I go about booking this and asking all the right questions. Upgrades etc. Very much would enjoy having my own room and not necessarily an interior room. Anxious to hear what all of you have to say. I'm kind of a moderate and not really into an "all gay" cruise. I mingle well with people of all walks of life. Very genuine, just want to kick back and enjoy. Thanks for all you have to offer.:p

[Tenngal]

Yellowbird: U of TN is my undergrad alma mater. Go Vols! I live just outside of Knoxville.

 

Iamirish: I'm going on Oceania in September--first time with O. I found it cost me a lot less to book without the "free" air! You can do a search on this forum to see other solo-cruisers' opinions of O.

 

MrWayyne: You can go to any online travel site (like those on this web site) or to an in-person travel agent to book with O. Except for my first-ever cruise, I've always booked balcony rooms. For this one, though, because of the high cost, I've booked interior. I figure if I get to feeling too claustrophobic, I'll just sleep outside in a deck chair!:D

[iamirish]

Thanks for your responses! I am seriously thinking about booking Oceania soon.

 

Tom

[yellowbird23]

Yellowbird: U of TN is my undergrad alma mater. Go Vols! I live just outside of Knoxville.

 

Iamirish: I'm going on Oceania in September--first time with O. I found it cost me a lot less to book without the "free" air! You can do a search on this forum to see other solo-cruisers' opinions of O.

 

MrWayyne: You can go to any online travel site (like those on this web site) or to an in-person travel agent to book with O. Except for my first-ever cruise, I've always booked balcony rooms. For this one, though, because of the high cost, I've booked interior. I figure if I get to feeling too claustrophobic, I'll just sleep outside in a deck chair!:D

GO VOLS! My son and wife live in Cove Creek/Knoxville with their 3 sons. He got 2 years of his PhD, but decided to get married instead. His wife is director of speech/language services for the University.

[Love2Cruise4Less]

OK, so this isn't exactly a single's special but since this is my favorite thread on the boards and the fares are attractive I'll post it here.

 

Surfing around (wasting time) I found these on the NCL website:

 

4/17/09 Jewel 11 day Transatlantic (Miami - London) from $399 in / 849 balcony

4/19/09 Spirit 12 day "Caribbean Escape" (New Orleans - Boston) from $599 in / 1199 balcony.

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Come on y'all. Wake this thread and pony up some deals. (I'm still looking for/dreaming of my 10+ day, balcony, single's priced cruise for under $1000!!)

[yellowbird23]

OK, so this isn't exactly a single's special but since this is my favorite thread on the boards and the fares are attractive I'll post it here.

 

Surfing around (wasting time) I found these on the NCL website:

 

4/17/09 Jewel 11 day Transatlantic (Miami - London) from $399 in / 849 balcony

4/19/09 Spirit 12 day "Caribbean Escape" (New Orleans - Boston) from $599 in / 1199 balcony.

~~~~~~

 

Come on y'all. Wake this thread and pony up some deals. (I'm still looking for/dreaming of my 10+ day, balcony, single's priced cruise for under $1000!!)

You have to have patience for some of the 10-14 day cruises to come down. Sometimes they never do. Last year I waited until about a month before the repositioning cruise NYC-New Orleans and got a balcony for under 600. Right now, it is way too prohibitive to even contemplate going again.

If the deals are out there, I'm not finding them, although the two you found are really not so bad. I love London!

[Liz]

I booked Sapphire Princess 5/16, northbound, for $675 including taxes & fees for an inside cabin. Let the planning begin!

Princess had some good rates for other AK tours; in fact, I thought there might be something wrong with their computer, so I went ahead and locked-in the rate!

 

Liz

[yellowbird23]

I booked Sapphire Princess 5/16, northbound, for $675 including taxes & fees for an inside cabin. Let the planning begin!

Princess had some good rates for other AK tours; in fact, I thought there might be something wrong with their computer, so I went ahead and locked-in the rate!

 

Liz

I'm a little confused here:confused:. You booked Princess for 5/16 but you already are going on Voyager on 5/13?? Busy woman. As for the comment about dogs in cabins...that is why I like to get away. I have 4 and hubby usually stays home to take care of them.