Going Solo

[earl_m]

Does any body know the going rate for going solo. I have heard many different rates.

[GMoney]

It's 200%, unless otherwise indicated, or you are Diamond plus with 50+ cruise credits (in which case the single supplement is 150%).

[JanineM]

Our TA quoted a single cruise as two times the fare, but you are only charged one port fee.

[Radio]

The rates can be as low as 125% Single Supplement or 200%

 

A good travel agent can tell you what cruises can be offered for 125%

 

Radio

;) ;)

[Jennifer31]

Hi

 

I think it depends on how full the ship is and what time you are going. In June, I booked myself to go on Serenade of the Seas for Sept 1. I was quoted about $999 per person if two people went. I ended up paying around $1300 for myself. I think the single supplemental rate that I got was around 125-140%. Which I heard is good.

 

I also try and book my cruises when I am on vacation from grad school and kids are just starting school. Which brings me to cruise in early Sept or early June.

 

Jennifer

[jjb415]

Does any body know the going rate for going solo. I have heard many different rates.

 

Hey Earl,

 

Here is a link that was posted over on the Solo Cruisers board:

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/07008417_RCI_SINGLES.pdf

 

 

Many of the sailings on this listing are lower than the stated 125%, some as low as 109%. CruiseCritic members have booked Balcony Cabins on the Adventure of the Seas, September 16, 2007, sailing for less than $1200 single occupancy. I booked through an internet agency and got free gratuities and other have booked through Royal Caribbean.

 

Good Luck and Smooth Sailing! :)

[sheilb4]

I have cruised solo many times and have never got a "good" deal for single....I usually end up paying almost double (price of 2 passengers) minus the one port taxes/fee.....but if you want a vacation bad enough you have to suck it up unfortunately....

[DiannaInVA]

Hey Earl,

 

Here is a link that was posted over on the Solo Cruisers board:

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/07008417_RCI_SINGLES.pdf

 

I think that sale/promotion may actually be over. My mom was able to take advantage of it when she booked her solo trip to Bermuda. She didn't know about the sale, and I don't think her TA did either, she just lucked out, because she was planning to go either way, but was lucky to get a GREAT deal!

[IMNiles]

Like everyone else said, unless it's being specifically promoted the single fare is 200% of the cruise fare, and you only pay the port charges once. If you watch the sales event/happy hour there are almost always sailings promoted with lower supplements, sometimes as low as 125% (though 150% is most common). I have also found them just by trying to book a single on the website and seeing what rate comes up.

[jjb415]

I think that sale/promotion may actually be over. My mom was able to take advantage of it when she booked her solo trip to Bermuda. She didn't know about the sale, and I don't think her TA did either, she just lucked out, because she was planning to go either way, but was lucky to get a GREAT deal!

 

Actually, DiannaInVA, the rate for the sailing that I mentioned is STILL available today, as it was when I posted my reply. Although some sailings may not be available the one that I metioned on September 16, 2007 is available.

 

Link to RCI promotion:

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/07008417_RCI_SINGLES.pdf

[arb711]

Try Travelocity - after going to every solo cruise site, on-line TA, etc., I got the best deal there.

[DiannaInVA]

Actually, DiannaInVA, the rate for the sailing that I mentioned is STILL available today, as it was when I posted my reply. Although some sailings may not be available the one that I metioned on September 16, 2007 is available.

 

Link to RCI promotion:

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/07008417_RCI_SINGLES.pdf

 

I'm glad they've kept the sale open on some, but I know for sure that the one my mom is on is no longer valid. I just mentioned it as an FYI--not all of those sales in that PDF are still valid. I only wish I could take advantage of them, but the sailings I want to go on are too popular, so they have no need to discount them...

[ancldaca]

Do go to the Solo boards for more info. It won't be as active as this one, for shure, but good info is definitely posted there.

 

My experience: On Princess and RCI, solo is often 150% of double per person rate for inside and oceanview cabins. Balcony and up is usually 200%.

 

If you can be flexible in your times, you can get good deals regardless of single suplement or not. Sometimes paying a heavily discounted 200% is cheaper than the 150% of another itenerary.

 

So, I look at the bottom line rather than the % of suplement charged.