Single Cruise
When it comes to cruising, you can't blame the single traveler for feeling a bit neglected. Solo cruisers must pay "single supplements" if they wish to have their own cabins, which can as much as double one's cruise fare.
And once aboard, singles find themselves in the minority, as their fellow passengers are largely comprised of families and couples. The fact is, cruise lines haven't made much of an effort to attract singles.
"Single travelers are a growing, important part of the market that can't be ignored," says Kari Lee, coordinator of Vacations To Go's singles cruises.
"There are more and more organizations that bring singles together; why not do that on a cruise ship?" says Lee. An energetic host or hostess is always on board to organize singles-only activities. These include poolside sail-away parties, private cocktail mixers with complimentary drinks, games and "single-mingle" dining. On some itineraries, singles shore excursions are available for an additional fee. They may include swimming with stingrays in the Bahamas and Cayman Islands and a beach party in Mexico.
Single cruises have proved to be popular. More than 2,000 travelers sailed the same year. Vacationers who reserve a cruise gain access to a private chat room where they can meet fellow singles traveling on the same itinerary. The chat rooms can get very active. Two ladies who signed up separately for the same cruise found out through the chat room that they live in the same town. They've already gotten together a few times before their cruise.
Solo cruisers can avoid the single supplement by bringing a friend, which pairs same-sex singles in one stateroom. But for those who prefer more privacy, single-occupancy cabins are available at the single-supplement rate.
Of course, some singles don't really want to meet someone else special while cruising and that's alright too. There is plenty on board to keep a single person busy and involved without having to mingle socially including the beautiful swimming pools, spas, jacuzzis, elegant dining and more.
So if you always thought that you couldn't go on a vacation cruise because you were single that is just not true anymore. There is plenty that modern cruise lines have to offer both singles who want to meet other singles, and those who are just want to stay single but still have a great time.
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