Traveling solo

The short answer

Cruising alone is easier than it used to be. Several lines now build cabins for one person, some run hosted solo gatherings, and a ship is a safe, social place to travel on your own. The trick is avoiding the single supplement.

Free guide2 min readUpdated September 2026

Solo cruises for seniors

Most cruise fares assume two people per cabin, so one person often pays close to double — the single supplement. Solo cabins get around it. Norwegian, Celebrity, Holland America, Cunard, Virgin and Oceania all offer cabins for one; some also host gatherings for solo guests.

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Singles cruises for seniors

There are two kinds of singles cruise for seniors: group sailings organized for singles by a travel company, and regular cruises with solo cabins and meet-ups. For most people over 60, a calm line with a solo program is the easier, cheaper choice.

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Singles cruises over 50

For singles over 50, adults-only lines like Virgin Voyages, Viking and Oceania remove the family crowd. Pair one with a solo cabin, or join a group singles sailing organized by a travel company for your age range.

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Cruise lines with solo cabins

Norwegian, Celebrity, Holland America, Cunard, Virgin Voyages and Oceania have cabins built for one. Holland America waives the single supplement on some solo staterooms; Virgin reduces it. Solo cabins are few per ship, so book early.

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Solo cruises for seniors

Singles cruises for seniors

Singles cruises over 50

Cruise lines with solo cabins

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