Singles and solo travellers are becoming a growing market in the cruise industry proving that hitting the high seas alone doesn’t mean having a lonely time at sea.

Today, a lot of cruise lines cater to solo travellers, with tailored offerings ensuring singles can thrive while forging new connections. 

Offering exclusive studio rooms, mixers, excursions and dedicated onboard events, cruise lines now are actively pursuing this growing demographic. With sensitively designed ships and programming, cruising solo allows travelers to indulge in me-time while enjoying amiable atmospheres ideal for meeting like-minded passengers.

Many cruise lines now are enticing singles and solo travelers through dedicated lounges and activities facilitating friendships and acquaintances, along with thoughtful services anticipating individual needs. There are even lines now that frequently spotlight solo cabins designed expressly for cruising and provide single occupancy rate while doing away with the traditional double occupancy charging. 

A solo traveller on a cruise

By profiling lines with standout solo amenities, activities and cabins, singles can discover ideal voyages for safe, enjoyable cruise experience. Here’s Cruise Passenger’s list for best cruise lines for singles. 

Azamara

Azamara has cemented itself as a cruise line that invites spontaneity and freedom. Renowned for its Destination Immersion, itineraries with this line makes a perfect fit for singles or solo travellers. 

In addition, Azamara offers special low rates to cruisers travelling solo on select voyages. Solo travellers pay as low as 125% of stateroom fares. 

Azamara simplifies indulgence. Immersive shore excursions or late nights sipping cocktails in a jazz bar will definitely easily spark new connections. And since Azamara has relatively smaller ships, it is way easier to meet new acquaintances.  

Holland America Line

Holland America Line lined up an array of activities for singles and solo travellers such as cocktail parties, enriching classes, games and even mixers. But what sets the Holland America Line apart from other cruise lines is its Single Partner Program where solo travellers or single guests agree to share a cabin with another passenger of the same sex. In addition, this program allows guests to pay per-person double occupancy rate. 

Meanwhile, Holland America Line is also offering solo cabins priced for one in its Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam vessels. 

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian pioneered studio cabins designed specifically for solo cruisers, now offered fleet-wide. The line has expanded its solo staterooms with additional Solo Balcony and Oceanview cabins aside from the solo Insides and studios. In addition, guests get to book these rooms priced specifically for singles and solo travellers.  Cruisers enjoy huge savings as traditional double occupancy rates no longer apply. 

Moreover, by booking Studio staterooms, guests get to have access to the exclusive Studio Lounge where they enjoy complimentary drinks while mingling with fellow solo travellers. 

Furthermore, Norwegian Cruise Line offers an array of activities that singles will definitely enjoy such as a personal “me” time at the Mandara Spa, ride with RHYDE indoor cycling class, and the multi-tiered Sports Complex where guests could participate in different adrenaline-rushing activities. 

Oceania Cruises 

Oceania Cruises is merging as one of the top choices for singles and solo travellers. The line is now offering solo cabins to meet the demands of solo travellers as a growing market. The Concierge Level Solo Veranda Staterooms aboard the line’s Vista ship offers the ultimate solo traveller experience where guests get to have a keycard-access to the Concierge Lounge. In other vessels, the line offers an Oceanview Stateroons for solo travellers providing cruisers scenic view of the sea. 

Moreover, by offering cocktail mixers, communal dining tables, and interactive shore excursions, Oceania facilitates mingling opportunities for solos to connect over shared interests and adventures. 

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises has already established itself as a single or solo traveller-friendly cruise line. One example is the line’s Singles-only nights where cocktail parties are being held onboard to give singles and solo travellers to mingle with other people and get a chance to gain new friends. 

In addition, the line also provides different onboard activities that cater to singles and solo travellers. Some examples are the Yoga class, tennis courts, and cooking classes where individuals get to have the opportunity to interact with one another in the group. Moreover, the line also highlights the Seawalk which is perfect for contemplating and thinking whle walking and enjoying the majestic view of the ocean. 

Virgin Voyages

Aside from highly immersive onboard activities, the adults-only line Virgin Voyages becomes very popular to solo cruisers because of its peculiar amenities. The line also has an array of specialty restaurants which are all part of the all-inclusive cruise fare. 

Moreover, Virgin Voyages also offers Solo Insider Cabins priced based on single occupancy. In addition, the line also provides events such as Solo Sailor Meetups where solo travellers get to have an opportunity to mingle with other cruisers and gain new friends and acquaintances.