Single fare triple the cost question

[luvemcruzes]

Does anyone know the penalties for booking two to a cabin and only one person showing up? The cruise I want to go on is charging almost triple the price for solo traveler.

[WeBeGone]

In my experience, when you book for 2 and only one shows up, there are no penalities but also no refunds. Of course each cruiseline has their own policies so I'd suggest working with a TA and getting advice for your specific cruise.

[cherylandtk]

I agree with WeBeGone, but what cruise is charging nearly triple for a solo? I have heard of double (actually a couple dollars less because of one set of taxes) but not triple! That's unreasonable pricing.

[paul929207]

Triple seems pretty extreme to me. Have you checked with some other TA's?

[luvemcruzes]

royal caribbean/ $848 for 2......1600$ for 1

[WeBeGone]

royal caribbean/ $848 for 2......1600$ for 1

That's double, not triple - standard pricing for a solo pax for all cruises that I know of.

[denmarks]

Rates for a single vary from 150% to 200% of the double per passenger cost. If you had a room for 2 and one did not show up the cost would remain and not change. The second passenger just loses their money.

[luvemcruzes]

thanks you all Appreciate your help.. My math had me paying around $1000 for single ($480 pp x 2) so $1600 /1 seemed excessive, but obviously not.....thanks again

[cruisemom42]

royal caribbean/ $848 for 2......1600$ for 1

 

Are you sure that $848 number isn't the per person (based on 2 people) figure? That's generally how it is quoted.

[TheVegasMan]

royal caribbean/ $848 for 2......1600$ for 1

Provided you mean $848 each for 2, it's less than double. And I personally think it should be less than the $1600. A person is going to eat a lot more than $96 dollars worth of food in one week.

[sail7seas]

Having only one person in the cabin decreases on board revenue potential. Only one person drinking, using spa, taking excursions, buying photos, playing bingo, gambling in the casino etc

 

The price per person per day for food is less than you imagine. They aren't going to decrease the fare for a single over double very much to account for food costs.

 

[smeyer418]

they have specials that are for two in the room. I actually have done this with a second room which was cheaper than 3 in a room even with the fourth person being a no show and this was on RC...it was no problem...

 

so if you book two in a room and one person doesn't show it was not a problem...

[David Mayer]

possible

 

Rates for a single vary from 150% to 200% of the double per passenger cost. If you had a room for 2 and one did not show up the cost would remain and not change. The second passenger just loses their money.