Cruises for Singles

There are many people who get wrinkled brows at hearing about solo cruising. But, this is a fact that there are several single cruisers who just travel on their won without the company of any friend, family or relative. These single cruisers make the choice to cruise on their own and enjoy the freedom of a solo cruise. Cruising solo doesn’t mean something unusual, even the renowned editor of Cruise Critic, Carolyn Spencer Brown also cruise single. Cruises for singles also give an opportunity to make new friends and congregate with others during the trip.

There are several cruise lines that provide some excellent options for the single cruisers. Many cruise lines arrange solo get-togethers where people with similar ideas or hobbies can meet over the lovely trip and spend some good time. There are wine parties, cuisine theme cruises, bridge play games, etc to entice the single cruisers. Solos love to be part of society and not just spend time up in the balcony cabin alone. The feeling of the companionship of sail ways on deck or enjoyment of coming arriving at the port with passionate bunch of co-travelers gives a great high.

There are many lady solo cruise travelers who love dancing. For these customers, many cruise lines feature "gentleman host" program where solo men dance with the ladies during the cruise trip. However, there are certain criteria like the trip has to be at least 14 days longer to avail this dance partner benefit for the solo travelers. The travelers will be selected as per the dancing ability.

Cost is however, a big factor for the solo travelers. A single cruiser needs to cover the expenses of the "missing" guest in the cruise line. The cost includes empty bed, casino usage, drink sales, spa treatments, shore excursions, etc. Thus, the single cruiser needs to pay around 150 to 200 percent of the cruise fare that is in print. The situation is even tough if the solo travelers choose NCL and Princess Cruises. These two major cruise lines are charging double of the non-commissionable fees from the single cruisers. A North America-based single cruiser has to pay mainly the luxury lines that provide the finest deals and the most acquiescent facilities. But, the big or small European cruise lines have been down to business in this vicinity for quite an extended period. According to the requirements, the solo travelers can find bargains and reimbursement on the cruise lines. Some of the lines offer individual ships that are just perfect for the solo cruisers.

Another option for the single cruise travelers is finding a partner to deal with the financial aspect. Many cruise lines offer this program where the single cruisers of same sex shares a cabin during the trip. The partners must be non smokers also. This option is however not liked by everyone but certainly helps when there is no other alternative to cut cost for the single travelers.

Cruises for singles can also be extremely enjoyable if the cruisers do proper research and looks for good opportunities.