Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Solo Cabin Options on 19 Ships – Booking Guide

It’s getting easier and more affordable to be a solo cruiser — and this move from Norwegian Cruise Line will only help.

Solo travel is on the rise, and as much as we love an independent trip, there’s one industry that’s been slow to welcome people traveling on their own: cruising. That’s because most cruise lines base their pricing on double occupancy, which means that if you’re traveling solo in a cabin designed for two, you often have to pay a hefty supplement.

However, cruises are becoming more and more welcoming of solo travelers by doing away with that singles’ supplementary fee. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), for instance, has just announced the rollout of nearly 1,000 new solo staterooms across its 19-ship fleet. With this expansion, every vessel will now feature solo accommodations.

Moreover, “We strive to provide our guests with diverse offerings to create their dream vacation. Since we first launched our solo staterooms in 2010 with Norwegian Epic, they have been quite popular with single travelers,” David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, stated. “We are continuously listening to our guests to deliver the experience they want. After realizing the growing demand of individuals looking to travel on their own, we have now expanded single occupancy staterooms across our fleet.”

The solo staterooms span three categories: Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview, and Solo Balcony. Guests traveling in a solo stateroom will also have access to the private Studio Lounge on certain ships — it’s a gathering place for other solo travelers, and it’s stocked with free coffee, beer, wine, and snacks. Additionally, the ships will feature solo-specific programming, from pub crawls to group dinners.

Norwegian Cruise Line sails to six continents, offering everything from a weekend getaway in the Bahamas to two-week adventures in Australia and New Zealand. Although pricing varies based on destination and demand, the solo accommodations on NCL are specifically priced for one person. If a solo traveler books a double-occupancy room, it will come with a supplementary fee. Therefore, keep an eye out for sales — sometimes NCL will offer deals on double-occupancy rooms for solo travelers.