Singles Cruising

Although cruises are often romantic vacations, or especially geared toward older married couples, neither is quite the normal any more. Singles cruising is becoming quite popular with many cruise lines putting together packages for single cruisers.

Single cruisers tend to be more adventurous, humourous, and always ready and willing to have fun. Cruise lines have various activities for just singles, and they also have special activities that singles as well as married couples could enjoy.

However, there is one major problem with cruising single. It's called that dreaded "Single Room Supplement." Normal charges for a stateroom are per person based on double occupancy. Singles would have to pay a fee of an additional 50-100% of the cost of the per person double rate. That alone often makes it more difficult to cruise alone. But, all is not lost. There are some services available outside of the cruise line itself that can arrange for you to share a room, and avoid the supplemental charge, by booking with you a same sex person. They do charge fees of their own, however, so look into it first before you get a roommate through them. Or just ask around to see if a friend of family member would be willing to come with you. If you have to pay a supplement of 100% anyways, why not just bring another person with you?

Sometimes, single rates are a little lower off season. Check a couple of dates to see what's the most economical for you.

Beware of the crew and officers who pay a little too much attention to you. Sometimes they even make marriage proposals. But you can not take them totally seriously. They likely used the same lines with other people on other cruises. By all means, enjoy their attention. But beware of their honesty.

Single older men can often make a very special deal with the cruise line (as in a free cruise, or a very reduced rate) if they qualify to be a gentleman host. All you would have to do is dance with the older ladies, sort of as a cruise ship escort.

Regarding what to wear, dress more conservatively or elegantly, rather than provocatively. This simple tactic will keep away the pests and the people you don't really want attention from. And it will also attract much more "princely" people.

Another great place to meet single people is in the dining room. Have the maitre d' seat you at a table with other single passengers. You're going to get to know your table mates anyways, why not make it even more entertaining?

Some cruise lines are more receptive to single cruisers, and have more events geared just for them. As a result, they also have more singles on each cruise. Such cruise lines include:

Royal Caribbean
Norwegian
Carnival
Windjammer
Celebrity
Princess
Club Med

So, as you can see, cruising isn't just for older married couples any more. There are lots of singles onboard. Why not book your cruise with them? Just go to www.kingarthur.myttn.com and let's see what we can do!