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Cruise lines with solo cabins

The short answer

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.
Free guide2 min readUpdated September 2026
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Cruise lineWhat the line saysChecked
Royal Caribbean InternationalSolo guests earn 1 extra Cruise Point per nightSeptember 21, 2026
Norwegian Cruise LineDedicated Solo staterooms, priced for oneSeptember 21, 2026
Celebrity CruisesSingle Staterooms built for one guestSeptember 21, 2026
Disney Cruise LineSingle-occupancy fares are 200% of the double-occupancy priceSeptember 24, 2026
Holland America LineDedicated solo staterooms with no single supplement on Pinnacle ClassSeptember 21, 2026
Virgin VoyagesReduced single supplements on solo cabins, adults onlySeptember 21, 2026
Cunard LineSingle staterooms, plus a solo activity programSeptember 21, 2026
Oceania CruisesSolo Staterooms and hosted solo gatheringsSeptember 21, 2026

Book early

Each ship has only a handful of solo cabins, and they sell first. If they are gone, ask about a regular cabin with a reduced single supplement.

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Other perks for solo guests

  • Royal Caribbean gives solo guests an extra loyalty point per night.
  • Oceania hosts solo gatherings; Cunard runs a solo activity program.
  • Virgin Voyages reduces single supplements on its solo cabins.

Each of those comes from the line's own rules in the table above.

If the solo cabins are sold out

  1. Ask whether the line reduces the single supplement on regular cabins for your dates.
  2. Try a different sailing — solo cabins sell out ship by ship.
  3. Consider sharing a cabin with a friend.

Common questions

Questions, answered.

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Which cruise line has the best solo cabins?

Norwegian, Celebrity, Holland America, Cunard, Virgin Voyages and Oceania all have cabins built for one. Which is best depends on the line you prefer and the ship.

Is it worth going on a cruise by yourself?

Many people enjoy it: meals, shows and activities are ready-made, and meeting people is easy. The main cost to watch is the single supplement.

How much does a solo cruise cost?

It depends on the line, cabin and whether a single supplement applies. Prices change often; Kathryn can check today's fares.

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