Solo, Not Lonely

Matt Wolfe, has three degrees. Graduate of St. Pete Junior College, A.A. Mass Communications, B.F.A. University of S. Florida, Art & Photography, Therapist A.S., Walter’s State.
Carol Birkner, holds a B.S. East TN State, as an educator, IT technology specialist.
We are members of Coastline Travel Group, Virtuoso Consortia, CLIA cruise membership. World Travelers with many countries left to explore with you our clients and future guests.

We are Certified Travel Specialist with AMAWaterways, Viking River Cruises & Seabourn Ocean
We are here to answer all your cruise questions!

Nearly 85% of solo cruise travelers are women.

Picture this. You wake up in a new port every couple of days. You eat what you want, when you want. You sign up for the sunrise yoga class or sleep through it without negotiating. You book the shore excursion that actually interests you instead of the one your travel companion would tolerate.

Welcome to solo cruising, where the itinerary is yours and the compromises are optional.

More travelers are skipping the "wait until someone can come with me" trap and booking cruises on their own terms. The cruise lines have noticed, and the options have never been better. 

Here's what you need to know before you book.

Cruise ships regularly set aside many cabins nowadays just for solo travelers due to the popularity of singles.

Your Solo Cruise Checklist

✓ Know your cabin options. Some ships now offer dedicated solo cabins (often called studio staterooms) designed for one person. There are even some river cruise sailings that are dedicated to solo travellers, and Riviera river cruises will soon dedicate an entire ship to solo guests.  No single supplement, no awkward pricing. 

✓ Pick the right ship, not just the right destination.  Look for ships with solo traveler lounges, hosted meet-ups, and communal dining options. Some lines host solo traveler cocktail hours every evening. Others don't. This matters more than you'd think.

✓ Understand the single supplement game. The dreaded "single supplement" can double your fare, but it isn't always fixed. Shoulder season sailings, repositioning cruises, and last-minute deals often come with reduced or waived supplements. This is where having an advisor in your corner saves you real money.

Solo room categories include inside, ocean view and balconies. Ask us about promotions for Solo’s.

✓ Choose dining that works for you. Traditional fixed-time dining with a shared table is a classic way to meet fellow travelers. Prefer flexibility? Anytime dining lets you eat when and where you want, solo or not. Some solo cruisers love the social table option. Others prefer a quiet window seat and a good book. Both are valid.

✓ Plan for the shore, not just the ship. Shore excursions are where solo travelers sometimes feel most exposed. Group excursions booked through the ship tend to be solo-friendly by default. Private tours can be great too, just know what you're walking into before you go.

✓ Say yes to the good stuff. Solo means flexible. That jazz set at 11pm? Go. The spontaneous excursion that pops up on day three? Book it. The stargazing event nobody else wants to attend? Yours. Cruising alone means never missing out because someone else wanted to go back to the cabin.

✓ Don't overthink the social piece. You don't have to make lifelong friends by day two. Some solo cruisers are wildly social, others treat the trip as a recharge. Both are completely normal. The ship isn't grading you.

On the Norwegian Breakaway, there is a solo lounge with restricted access to cruisers staying in the solo cabins

The Solo Cruiser's Advantage

Here's the truth: most travelers don't realize until they try it. Solo cruising combines the independence of solo travel with the built-in safety net of a floating resort. You've got a cozy cabin, included meals, onboard staff who learn your name, and fellow travelers a hallway away when you want company.

It's freedom without the logistics headache. Adventure without the isolation.

The Lines Doing Solo Right

A few cruise lines have built genuine solo traveler communities, complete with dedicated hosts, programming, and cabin categories. Others tolerate solo travelers but don't go out of their way. Knowing the difference before you book is the whole ball game.

Your best travel companion might just be yourself, says Carol.

Here's Where We Come In

Picking the right solo cruise takes more than scrolling through glossy brochures. The ship, the itinerary, the cabin type, the timing, and yes, the supplement all matter.

I've helped solo travelers find sailings that felt like the right fit instead of a compromise. If you're curious what that could look like for you, let's talk. A quick consultation could save you a small fortune (and a lot of second-guessing).

Hit reply, and let’s get the conversation started.