8 Ways To Cruise Solo Better and Cheaper

6:52 "I don't even like sharing cabins with people I do know..." 🤣🤣

I’ve cruised Solo several times and I don’t feel uncomfortable dining by myself at a table. I absolutely enjoyed not sharing a cabin . It’s the ultimate liberating freedom to do as i please when i choose to travel Solo. The irony is that other travelers try to “rescue” you by attaching themselves. I planned my Solo vacation, i don’t need you to “ rescue” me. 😊😊

Many years ago... I shared a cabin with a stranger on a line voyage to Hong Kong. He asked me if I was afraid he might be a serial killer. I told him the chances of two serial killers sharing the same cabin was extremely remote. WFH

One of my favorite things about solo cruising on a big ship is the anonymity. I also like how I can always find a seat somewhere I want to be, even when it's crowded.

My love of traveling solo is also anonymity. I don't travel alone to "make friends" or engage in boring lectures from strangers. I can think of nothing worse than sharing a cabin with a stranger. LMAO!!!!

I just came from a cruise alone it’s 1,000% better than going with others

I have my first solo cruise booked for 2022. I don't want a cabin-mate, a romantic hook-up, or even new found friends, but I do like to share experiences such as excursions with people and I think that's more of the natural thing to do. I look forward to having conversations with people who share interests and adventures with me but, other than that, I will be fine solo.

Very helpful! I agree, wouldn’t like to share a cabin with someone I don’t know, also sometimes someone I do know.

I enjoy traveling alone. Therefore, I don't want to be hooked up with anyone, especially sharing a cabin.

Totally can relate to not sharing a cabin, stranger or not LOL

I am a solo traveler and simply accept the fact that I need to pay more and am willing to so I can enjoy myself fully. Personally, I don't think Solo Cabins look enjoyable, the minimum space a person needs is 200 sqft, anything less is what I would consider prison-like. What I prefer to do is to look for a blow out deals, such as last-minute specials and keep an eye on price drops, take lots of work but it has worked on my first 2 cruises so far. Other things are to buy shares in cruise lines for online credit, you are going to get a nice bit of money to spend onboard. Watching Tips for travelers has given me some real insight. Yes, Smaller and older ships are cheaper rather than the latest. You can watch all the video's you want, but the real meat of the action is when you apply these tips in real life, and create your own from observation and experience since everyone's experience is different. Great video Gary. 🙏🏼

I could never share a cabin with anyone...I prefer my privacy. Great tips! Thanks for sharing

Great content Gary. It’s about time cruise lines are getting up to speed with the solo traveler demographic.

I respectfully would like to offer a counter argument to taking anytime dining. I have found that, when I cruise solo on short trips (7 days or less), taking a chance on fixed dining at the same table can lead to a nice "end of day anchor" with a familiar group of people. It doesn't always work out of course but when it does, that nightly familiar company is nice to have even if all you do is share dinner with your table mates. If it doesn't work out, you can always change table or move to anytime.

Really helpful information. Newly widowed, solo travel is new to me, but I wish to do as many cruises as I can, to various places, without paying more than I have to. Thank you for the tips.

Solo cabins make it easier than single occupancy rates. As a young, introverted widow this is really important. My mum wants me to take her on a cruise but I'd go crazy with her in the same room for a week.

I’m an introvert solo traveler, I don’t want to meet people. 😉

Forgot to add I've traveled solo on Holland America-my cabin steward was especially attentive knowing I was solo.

I've been on 3 cruises and I know I'm no expert, but I DO love my solo cabin space! No way I'll share with strangers, even my friends like getting their own cabin for personal space! And yes, I prefer the bigger ships, more things to do and a better way to just blend in....

I travel alone. I don't want to "meet up" with others, just enjoy the sights and relax (alone). l have found great little tricks to find alone space, even on crowded ships, for relaxing -- and I don't mean in my cabin, either.