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If you can find a solo cabin, it's obvious though I think you have to call. I've found a few and get to where you fill in your name and give your cc and then error .. wouldn't go thru.

 

For me I want the 2 pts per regular cabin but I pushed over 340 pts to get to the solo discount. Often a regular cabin might be cheaper than a solo cabin. I personally dont want one.

 

There are ships google lists as having solo cabins plus a few older ships have 3 or 5 solo cabins way down on lower decks, depends on ship. I got one assigned once but didnt go. I booked a inside gty last minute and got a solo cabin on radiance. 

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23 minutes ago, packedandready said:

Does Royal Caribbean ever offer single offers?

Those are rare now. You can book solo cabins online though the pricing may not be much better than booking a "regular" cabin.

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5 minutes ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

I have one booked on Anthem in February.

 

I just got my RoyalUp email and am pondering trying for one of the balcony offers since those are not ridiculous when doubled. Question on that…if I bid and it goes through, would I get the double points? I’d be paying double for the upgrade.

You get the points from the category and rate initially booked although mistakes have happened you should not count on them.

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I don't recommend solo cabins.  They are skimpy in size and storage. 

 

I cruise solo and usually book a Virtual Balcony, or a Promenade View, to get extra light in the room.  I had a VB on the Anthem from 11/26 to 12/3/23, and loved it!  My cruise friend came in and said it was only a little smaller than her obstructed balcony cabin, and the second closet was narrower.

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14 minutes ago, pcur said:

I had a VB on the Anthem from 11/26 to 12/3/23, and loved it!  My cruise friend came in and said it was only a little smaller than her obstructed balcony cabin, and the second closet was narrower.

I'm 0 for 3 on getting a VB.

 

1. Booked VB guarantee on Quantum TA (maiden voyage).  Initially assigned OV, then assigned OV balcony.

2. Booked VB guarantee on Anthem CA/NE.  Assigned OV.

3. Booked VB guarantee on Anthem TA.  Upgraded to assigned obstructed balcony (that wasn't obstructed 🙂 ) for less than VB guarantee.

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19 minutes ago, pcur said:

I don't recommend solo cabins.  They are skimpy in size and storage. 

 

I cruise solo and usually book a Virtual Balcony, or a Promenade View, to get extra light in the room.  I had a VB on the Anthem from 11/26 to 12/3/23, and loved it!  My cruise friend came in and said it was only a little smaller than her obstructed balcony cabin, and the second closet was narrower.

We have been on two Anthem cruises at the same time-- 2/4/2023 and 11/26/2023. One day we shall meet--I am sailing Anthem again on 3/17/24!

Teddie

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5 hours ago, packedandready said:

What ships, if any, have solo cabins? Does Royal Caribbean ever offer single offers? Can singles book online or do you have to call in?

Quantum classes have studios for solos, however, earn 1 point per night.  I'm a bit lucky as I have over 340 points and get the solo supplement discount on a cabin for 2 and 2X points.

 

Some of the pricing on the recently released itineraries are out of this world.  However, I found a gem in Harmony sailing from Galveston on December 8, 2024, and with the solo & balcony discount on a CP balcony for $1,288.  Similar characteristic for a sail on December 7, 2025, and the fare is $3.400+. Ouch!

 

Ps.  On my recent Harmony December 3 sail, I earned $250 from the casino and applied to the December 8, '24 sail and brought the pricing down to $1,038, plus $100 OBC for booking on board and an additional $100 OBC Shareholder's Benefit.

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1 hour ago, nelblu said:

I found a gem in Harmony sailing from Galveston on December 8, 2024, and with the solo & balcony discount on a CP balcony for $1,288.  Similar characteristic for a sail on December 7, 2025, and the fare is $3.400+. Ouch!

 

Ps.  On my recent Harmony December 3 sail, I earned $250 from the casino and applied to the December 8, '24 sail and brought the pricing down to $1,038, plus $100 OBC for booking on board and an additional $100 OBC Shareholder's Benefit.

I booked the same date I'm pretty sure, at $1,011 when it first came out. Or very close. Just over 1k. I really thought long and hard about should I give up that fare. I finally cancelled and crossing my fingers I get moved to CP. Booked b2b on adventure at not particularly great prices. I'm telling myself the air fare would bring the prices a lot closer if i flew to houston. 

 

I'm still booked on harmony oct 12 I think is the date. 8 days out of texas to coco cay. Maybe will be right in the middle of my move. I'll cross that bridge when I'm mentally ready. 

 

It took me 6 months or so I think to decide to cancel dec 8 2024 on harmony with a good price. You must have booked later after the price went up. I think we are the same level. 

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ONECRUISER

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12 hours ago, packedandready said:

What ships, if any, have solo cabins? Does Royal Caribbean ever offer single offers? Can singles book online or do you have to call in?

Missed the Boat so to speak. Post 9/11, Great Recession of dozen yrs ago and during Covid start up there was many Specials for Solo Travelers. This where the total Price for Cabin was cheaper then 2 Passenger as many times there  no Single Supplement. Now that Ships are back running 110% Capacity Royal has no reason to run many specials for anyone. Traveled Solo last 22yrs, deals hard t find but once in while some OK prices to be found but takes lot looking or just Luck

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On 12/19/2023 at 3:52 PM, teddie said:

We have been on two Anthem cruises at the same time-- 2/4/2023 and 11/26/2023. One day we shall meet--I am sailing Anthem again on 3/17/24!

Teddie

Guess what!  I will be on the Anthem 3/17/24, also!  Name the place and time!  You will recognize me:  I look exactly like my avatar.

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2 minutes ago, sdear said:

Going on my first solo cruise in March.  Hubby has to work.  A little nervous about it, but also very excited lol.   

I did my first solo cruise on Liberty this past September.  It was great, I did what I wanted, when I wanted.  🙂  Looking to do another soon ... just need to book one.

 

I meet a couple in the DL (now Crown Lounge) on day 2 and we ended up eating dinner together the remainder of the cruise.

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8 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

I did my first solo cruise on Liberty this past September.  It was great, I did what I wanted, when I wanted.  🙂  Looking to do another soon ... just need to book one.

 

I meet a couple in the DL (now Crown Lounge) on day 2 and we ended up eating dinner together the remainder of the cruise.

I've been sailing solo since my beloved spouse passed away in '20.  I've been fortunate to have dinner with couples and both single women and men.  This past Harmony sail I was seated at a table for 10, but only 3 other single men showed up.  Very odd as to why not a smaller table.  On the 3rd evening an elderly couple were looking to seat at our table and we had an inkling that they had the wrong table.  Sure enough we had table #510 and they were looking for table #610.

 

Ps.  We had excellent service and most of our meals were completed in about 1 hour.  Some nights we hung around and chatted a bit.  However, never interfered with the preparation for the late dining time.

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On 12/21/2023 at 10:17 PM, Another_Critic said:

It was great, I did what I wanted, when I wanted. 

 

EXACTLY why I love cruising solo!

 

Even the one time I went with my best friend, we had a long talk before adding her in (I already had a cabin booked) and had very clear understandings: we would do dinner together, but we did not have to do other things, including excursions, together if we didn't want to. Turned out to be a great trip - and we ended the trip still as best friends.

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