Cruising solo can be a great experience for an independent traveler to explore the world

You have the freedom to make all the decisions, choosing any activity and excursion offered from the cruise line; there is no need for you to compromise or accommodate anyone else. Single cruisers also have the added benefit of safety and convenience on a cruise ship, compared to traveling alone on land.Cruise ships have around the clock security so you will always feel comfortable walking around the ship no matter what time of day. The convenience of traveling on a cruise ship is very beneficial to solo travelers because they don’t have to worry about the details of planning where to stay, eat, what to see, etc. Everything you need is minutes and even seconds away, from 24-hour food, casinos, nightclubs, shows and more. And visiting and exploring many cities around the world couldn’t be easier; single cruisers can avoid packing and unpacking on a cruise vacation. Lastly, cruising solo will give you the opportunity to meet many new people, especially when most cruise lines offer an array of activities and functions for singles.

Crystal Cruises Solo Travelers

At Crystal, we appreciate the spirit and independence of the solo traveler — venturing out on your own to experience life and culture in the places you visit. That’s why, on select sailings, we are thrilled to offer exceptionally low solo fares of just 105%, for exceptionally intrepid travelers.

From India to Singapore, we invite you to explore the world aboard our award-winning ocean ships and pamper yourself with the legendary luxuries of the all-inclusive Crystal Experience. Indulge in Michelin-level cuisine with other solo travelers upon request, or dance the night away to live music with Ambassador Hosts on every ocean sailing. Aboard Crystal, each guest is welcomed “home” like family, surrounded by like-minded friends who are as passionate about travel as you are.

Holland America Single Travelers Program

At Holland America, Solo travelers enjoy enriching activities with mixers, cocktail parties, games and more. In total, there are more than 40 activities to meet other singles including: exercise classes, enriching lectures (select departures), line dance class, wine tasting and cooking demonstrations, Team Trivia contests, the daily quiz, sports challenges and more. Many of our Single Partner Program guests have become fast friends and some even book future Holland America cruises together.

You can count on the gracious staff and crew to create a shipboard atmosphere of camaraderie making it easy and fun to meet other solo travelers. On most cruises of 30 days or longer, onboard Social Hosts welcome single women guests to dinner and dancing. By advance request, special effort will be made to seat singles with other singles at dinner.

Single guests who agree to share a stateroom with another nonsmoking guest of the same sex pay only the per-person, double occupancy rate. (If a partner can't be located for you, you cruise solo at the agreed-upon double-occupancy fare.) Single guests who prefer not to share a stateroom may book a double stateroom for 150 to 200 percent of the double occupancy fare, depending on the cruise and stateroom category. This program applies to selected staterooms on all ships in the fleet. The Single Partner Program is not available on Grand Cruises (Grand World Voyage, South America & Antarctic Voyage and Mediterranean & North Africa Voyage).

Regent Single Supplements

At Regent, enjoy special Single Supplements starting at only 25% above the advertised per person fare on select voyages. Embark on a solo journey to discover the awe-inspiring wonders of Alaska to the history in Northern Europe to the sun-kissed beaches of the Mediterranean to the iconic landmarks of Australia … the choice is yours.

You can count on the gracious staff and crew to create a shipboard atmosphere of camaraderie making it easy and fun to meet other solo travelers. On most cruises of 30 days or longer, onboard Social Hosts welcome single women guests to dinner and dancing. By advance request, special effort will be made to seat singles with other singles at dinner.

Single guests who agree to share a stateroom with another nonsmoking guest of the same sex pay only the per-person, double occupancy rate. (If a partner can't be located for you, you cruise solo at the agreed-upon double-occupancy fare.) Single guests who prefer not to share a stateroom may book a double stateroom for 150 to 200 percent of the double occupancy fare, depending on the cruise and stateroom category. This program applies to selected staterooms on all ships in the fleet. The Single Partner Program is not available on Grand Cruises (Grand World Voyage, South America & Antarctic Voyage and Mediterranean & North Africa Voyage).

Silversea Cruises Single Cruisers

Exclusively for Silversea's' solo guests, a welcoming champagne reception is hosted aboard every Silversea voyage, and select voyages are escorted by Gentlemen Hosts. These interesting, amiable and distinguished men are available as dance partners or dinner companions for single female guests, and will often participate in other shipboard activities as well as escort shore excursions.

Silversea offers low single supplements, making this the perfect time to treat yourself to a luxurious Silversea cruise, especially when combined with Silversea’s All-Inclusive value!