Where to find reduced single supplements?

[wm.scott]

Does anyone know of a place to go, that lists cruises with reduced single supplements?

I've noted that several lines will sometimes reduce the single supplements, but to find them, I've had to search one-by-one to get a price that isn't based on double-occupancy.

Does anyone list solo prices without all that searching?

[soloadventurer]

I'd like to know that too.

[norcalal]

Originally Posted by wm.scott

Does anyone know of a place to go, that lists cruises with reduced single supplements?

I've noted that several lines will sometimes reduce the single supplements, but to find them, I've had to search one-by-one to get a price that isn't based on double-occupancy.

Does anyone list solo prices without all that searching?

There is a large on line TA site that lists solo prices. Rules of this board prevent me from posting the name. I use this site to identify those bargains and then book through the cruise line site, usually with line discounts. Case in point is my next cruise, Panama Canal, 14 day RCCL for 1661.00

[calliopecruiser]

Another option is to work with a good travel agent who will advise you of singles supplement discounts when he/she sees them......that's particularly helpful if you have a preferred location or line you want to travel.

[Lois R]

Actually, there is no place to just go and see what you are asking
about. Many times the cruiselines reduce the SS at the very last
minute....or maybe a few weeks before a certain sailing. I know
what site norcalal is talking about but as they mentioned we are
not allowed to mention travel agencies on here.

If you have a specific cruise in mind? You can call the specific cruiseline
and see if they are offering anything special in regards to a lower SS.
Otherwise? I would suggest the same thing as calliopecruiser and
maybe find yourself a TA, someone that specializies in cruises who
can help you.

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[Mademypoint]

I just waited until I saw a price I liked on a specific cruise and then I booked it. I paid very little for my supplement and have a balcony for myself for under 1,200.

[crzndeb]

You just have to know where you want to go and what you are willing to pay...there are variables.

For instance, a cruise on a luxury cruise line may have a very low supplement, but their rates may be higher to begin with. That can hold true for any cruise line.

So, do you want to pay, for instance, $5k and low single supplement or $3k and higher supplement for the same itinerary?

[calliopecruiser]

Originally Posted by crzndeb

So, do you want to pay, for instance, $5k and low single supplement or $3k and higher supplement for the same itinerary?

It may be the same itinerary, but it's not the same product.

[jmccon2]

Dear Host,
We are not asking where to PURCHASE, only where to look. I too find it so time consuming to search that I've always just given up. But... I am agreeable to sailing anywhere given the right price. So lacking this information has caused me to NEVER go solo

What are the chances that Cruise Critic would provide this information?

[slidergirl]

Too bad that CC does not have the PM function that most of the forum sites have. It makes it possible for forum members to send info to each other while keeping their email addresses offsite. It makes communicating info that sites don't want public easier among forum "friends".

[calliopecruiser]

Originally Posted by jmccon2

So lacking this information has caused me to NEVER go solo

Huh? You aren't sailing solo because you're unwilling to spend 30 minutes on the internet? Seriously?

[Host Kat >^..^<]

Originally Posted by jmccon2

Dear Host,
We are not asking where to PURCHASE, only where to look. I too find it so time consuming to search that I've always just given up. But... I am agreeable to sailing anywhere given the right price. So lacking this information has caused me to NEVER go solo

What are the chances that Cruise Critic would provide this information?

Click here http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=21 for the Cruise Critic article titled Solo Cruising Basics. Note the following under Keep tabs on the latest solo "sales.":

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... These offerings can change from week to week, so keep checking back, or sign up for cruise line e-mail alerts to find out about the newest promotions.

Here's a tip: If you can be very flexible about your travel plans, some cruise lines may extend last minute solo discounts on close-in sailings. They're not always well-publicized, so be sure to ask your travel agent if there are any sales currently. Also check the Cruise Critic Solo Cruisers and Singles Cruises forums for news of the latest solo deals...

Also, click here http://www.cruisecritic.com/cruisestyles/area.cfm?area=28 for the Cruise Styles - Singles Cruises section. Scroll down to Singles Cruise Deals where the editors post their latest information.

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Originally Posted by slidergirl

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[Mademypoint]

I paid a grand total of 378 for an interior cabin on royal caribbean last November (11 day cruise) by waiting until a week before to book. If you have the patience and the ability to literally plan and go, you will almost certainly find deals that are too good to turn down.

I just booked a balcony solo for under 1200. This was a special Royal Caribbean sale with NJ resident discounts. I saw there was a sale, I went to look and I liked what I saw so I booked. I had been prepared to go in an inside for less but on a per night basis it was such a small amount it was worth it.

Sign up for the email offers from the various cruise lines. They send them out on a weekly, bi weekly or monthly basis. It does not take a great effort to find out when there are sales.

[mrobstad]

Originally Posted by soloadventurer

I'd like to know that too.

NorCal is correct. There is an Internet travel agency that list discounts for solo travelers, firefighters, teachers etc.
I did the same as NorCal and then called RCCL. I'm going on a Mediterranean cruise for 12 days for less than $100 per day!

[wm.scott]

Thanks for all the tips! I appreciate it!