How to Find Cheap Solo Cruises 🛳️
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.พ. 2023
- The number one question I get is how do I find all these cheap cruises for solos, & do I pay double occupancy or solo supplements. In this video, I define some key solo cruise bargain hunting terms, I show you exactly how I find cheap solo cruises, and I share some tips to help reduce the cost to cruise.
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I realize I misspelled "Cruise Fare" - but it took me 6 hours to upload from the ship, so I am going to just have to live with the embarrassment & all the "fare vs. fair" comments!
That’s fair!! 😂😂 we are all human!
@@beachblythe i see what you did there 😂
You talk like the gratuities are optional. Like the Las Vegas strip fees. Is it optional?
From my experience, you have the option to pay gratuities in advance if you don’t want to deal w the hassle of trying to figure out gratuities every day for everything.
No problem! We have all made mistakes, don’t sweat the small things!
I pulled the trigger and just booked a 14 day Alaska cruise on Princess. Alaska is the only state in the U.S I have not lived in or visited and this was #1 on my bucket list…
Which one!? I just booked 2 Alaska cruises on Grand Princess
@@30AndAWakeUp I live in southern Florida and needed to be in Michigan the end of May for grandson’s high school graduation. The Sapphire Princess was depart Vancouver on May 31st and returning on June 14th. I tried to get on the Grand Princess on June 2nd but that didn’t work out.
Booked a 14 day for $49 a day, fare, port charges, taxes and gratuities. Received free drinks every onboard, $1000 to play in the casino. $200 to spend on board, and free WiFi. (Casino deal) 😎🍺
awesome 👏
What was your boat name?
I’ve taken advantage of that deal for the Mardi Gras, jubilee and celebration
Cruise math! Solo supplement! Now I get it! Can you imagine how much I'd have paid for any cruise anywhere if you weren't doing this series? Didn't have the first clue about any of this. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the effort you put into helping us to understand. Thanks so much, Kevin!!!
Thanks, Ke Le.
Feel like I just had a crash course in cruising economics and I LOVED it!!! Thanks so much for the education, I had no idea 🥰
No problem
Thank you for sharing so much non-sponsored information to help people with cruising. It's great to see your passion for your newest way to travel/live.
Thanks for watching!
55 year old man went on solo cruse on NCL solo cabin had great time, the drink packaged included made me drink more and have a good time with other travelers in the solo lounge. Also went to solo meeting before dinner every day. Alot of solo cabin travelers did not go to dinner with solo group, so meet alot of people that i would have not meet normally, About 15 of us always new what we were all doing every day, we hung out together if we were interested in the same thing. about 60 rooms with other solo travelers all in one place, only solo travelers could get in.
oh nice!
what as your destination?
Thank you! Excellent information!
Your picture shows you are a liar
New subscriber.. I think you’re providing the best solo cruiser content on TH-cam. Really enjoying everything you’re doing. Thanks!
Really appreciate that. I did feel there wasn't a ton of solo specific content out there. So Im trying to show that perspective. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Best thing is that your videos will encourage prospective solo cruisers to just GO! Try it! I just know there are so many out there who would love to try and have the $, but are intimidated by the prospect.
@@charlow3 thank you ...your comments made my day
@@charlow3absolutely! I have not tried it because I am afraid I will feel funny eating alone, or going on an excursion alone. Other than that, I think I would be fine to pursue interests on the ship on sea days!
Being a solo cruiser I am always appreciative of any tips on how to get the best deal out there, thank you for the great content!
Any time!
You are becoming the best cruise site for your research, brilliant examination of the data, & organized presentation- tremendous value for your subscribers- thank you, Kevin!
I agree. I trust Kevin implicitly!
Awe...Jan, you are too kind
Agreed, along with Let's Go Travel Tips
One thing people surprisingly overlook in overall cost is overlooking that their city, or a nearby city, is where to start and end the journey. We live in DC, with 2 el cheapo train lines (Amtrak + MARC) to Baltimore, which is a lot cheaper than round trip airfare to a Florida port.
good point
I live in md, and will absolutely consider this now. Thanks!
My pleasure and emphasizing saving money, if you could take Amtrak or even better a MARC train it's so much cheaper than paying $15 a day for parking.
I wish Savannah was a Cruise Port. Then, again, I wish I could find solo-cruises that are affordable for seniors.
I would love to find cheap solo cruises for seniors also
You're so close to 100k! 😊 This is a great informative vlog for anyone wanting to cruise.
Thanks Cindy! :)
This was a great explainer video on the pricing side especially for solo cruisers. Title is spot on and you did a great job communicating the topics.
Glad it was helpful!
New subscribers here. We have been watching your cruise video for awhile. Really enjoy all the great info on this one. It just goes to show that even after 45 cruise's you can still learn more ways to save. Thank you.😊
I am learning everyday! I get a kick out of the planning side of travel...so it's been fun to figure different things out.
Excellent summary - thank you! Best explanation for comparing and evaluating the “right” data points 👏🏻
Awe...thank you so much Michelle. And thanks for being a subscriber for over 2 years now! :)
This was an excellent video. I really liked your tone, pace and cadence. It was very relaxing and enjoyable to watch.
Thank you very much!
This is wonderful! I've been thinking of booking a solo cruise - so glad I found your channel!
Glad it was helpful!
The sky looks amazing! Thanks Kevin for your tips on solo cruises.
You bet!
THIS is the video I’ve been looking for for weeks! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Hope you like it!
First time seeing one of your videos and found it very informative. I just subscribed and you are one closer to 100,000👍
Welcome aboard & thank you, Laurie!
I think this is the BEST presentation I have ever seen on searching for cheap cruise fares. Excellent job, great search engine . . . WOW!!!!!!! Cruise Plum is a Solo Traveler MUST!
Thanks Patrick!
Great video. I thought I knew quite a lot about getting good cruise deals but this next level ! Awesome content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great information brother! Good tips for saving cash especially during these times👍👍👍
This is terrific information! Thanks so much for your precious time. Just subscribed.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks very much Kevin, this is very helpful and will for sure help me in choosing the right cruise as solo traveller.
Glad it was helpful!
Best info I've ever seen on cruise fare searching! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great information! Thanks for this Kevin.
Glad it was helpful!
I really like the cost per day search. It would make my budgeting much easier.
Definitely my favorite feature as well!
Great info! Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Thanks Sandra
I've never cruised before but for some reason have recently got into watching cruise channels like yours.
I saw someone say that they are willing to pay extra for a smaller solo/studio cabin, not for the lounge but for the lack of noise. They said that they're usually a lot quiter, as you don't have kids running up and down the corridor and people having loud conversations etc. I don't know how prevalent that sort of thing is, but they saw it as important.
Thought you might find that interesting. X
That is interesting. I recently spent time in one & I guess it was a little quieter in the area we were in.
I found Norwegian Balcony Cabins no more noisier than the inside cabins. But I never cruise when the kids are out of school, like spring break. I saw maybe 5 kids on my last Norwegian Cruise. Look at the bottom line, like Kevin says. Its the best advice I have heard so far!
Great info!! Enjoying your channel!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Great video! I'm going on my 3rd cruise this year in April. I think I overpaid a little for it but the itinerary included 2 ports I wanted to see. Always looking for tips to get a great deal! 👍🏾
Im always willing to pay up for ports I want to go to!
Thanks, Kevin! Great information.
Glad it was helpful! :)
Great video - well done , heaps of great info , Mark
Glad it was helpful!
This is the most useful video I have found on pricing cruises (which I am new to). Thank you and Subscribed!!
No problem! Thanks for subscribing
Great video! Again. Agreed, cost per day is a great way to evaluate different cruises.
It really is! Thanks for watching, Joe.
Thanks for the Info. on a way to find great savings with cruises and choices that you can make on your own. I also like the way that you can make your own choices on cruise ships-so cool and amazing!! That 100K is coming soon- Early Congrats!!!🎉 Take care!🌺🛳
Thanks, Maxine.
Commenting because I want to support your channel. Thanks for the content!
I appreciate that!
I loved this video. It's so difficult for solo cruisers to find anything affordable and I appreciate you and this website trying to help us. I used to just wait for the cruise companies to send me last-minute deals. Hoping I can more and better deals. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful! It really is much easier to find solo deal than most people thing.
Great info! Thanks Kevin.
Glad it was helpful!
👍🤩Fantastic. Thanks for sharing the details and your journey. Safe travels. 💝
Thanks, LA!
I think you’re right that often an inside cabin is cheaper than the solo. However, I’ve found great deals on solo cabins on both Celebrity (Edge class, solo infinite veranda) and Holland America’s and Cunard’s solo oceanview cabins. In all cases, the solo was cheaper than an inside cabin. So I think it really varies on the cruise line and type of ship.
I also think NCL’s solo cabins are a complete ripoff and would never pay for one. I’m not paying that much money for what is essentially a closet. And frankly I’ve seen nicer closets.
That's good to know. I'll look for those.
I booked a solo cabin on Celebrity Edge cause it has the infinite veranda and was less than the inside cabins.
Thank you for the awesome tips! I have always considered PPD, but figured it out myself. CruisePlum will be a game changer!!
It's an awesome tool
Great video with a lot of new info for me. Thanks!
Thanks!
Whoa! Cruise plum is a game-changer! It has so many of the functions that I’ve been looking for! Great content!
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video! I've been booking cruises all wrong. Thank you for setting me straight!
Cruiseplum changed my cruise life! haha!
Wow what a terrific and informative video. I would give solo cruising a chance now after your great research - thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful.
This was VERY informative! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Most comprehensive detail on shopping cruise deals.... Amazeballs!😊
Glad it was helpful!
Great information, thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙏
That's a great find Thank You for this! Super easy to navigate.
You bet!
Just popped up on You Tube out of the blue and started listening. Wealth of info and level headed. Suscribed. Thanks. Will book one.
thanks, max 🙏
Great video with so much good information!
Thank you !
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@30AndAWakeUp the cruise plumb website was really interesting
So useful for research on deals!
Thank you for showing this
Hi Kevin thanks for sharing this info great content!! Way to do your research my friend!!😀😀
No problem, Calvin!
Great video and fantastic information. Will review cruiseplum. Thanks Kevin!!!!
Glad it was helpful, Lee Joyce!
Thank you SO MUCH for this!! I have been trying to figure out the onboard cost and no one will tell me!!! I am new to this and I keep booking resorts because I can plan the whole budget. I am so grateful!!!!
No problem! ☺️🙏
YES , Many Thanks for this solo info !
No problem
Thank you. Happy cruising!!!
🙏
Some great tips in this video, but I'm actually SO impressed at how quiet that top deck is for your video - I dread to think what time you were up to shoot that video!
haha...yeah it was pretty early and I have a wireless lapel mic on! :)
@@30AndAWakeUp mind me asking what mic you’re using? I’m toying with a DJI one, but they’re huge compared to yours!
New subscriber here👍 I love your videos keep doing what you’re doing you’ve created Great content in all of your videos. I’m really enjoying the cruises and Vanlife
Thank you! Will do!
Great tutorial on Cruiseplum! I will definitely be checking them out! Thank you!
✌🏻😉✌🏻
I love that website!
Thank you for breaking it down in a very informative way. I have never heard of CruisePlum but I will be checking it out! All your videos make this so easy to understand! What do you think of the new Norwegian Solo Cabins in every category that are coming out in Jan? And I would love to hear about Holland America’s Cabin prices for Solo Cruisers!
I have used Norwegian's solo cabins and usually they cost the same as a double occupancy cabin. Sometimes you can find deals but usually not..
This is a great video, thank you! My wife just passed last year and so I am new to solo cruising and I am guilty of only being concerned about the solo supplement. Great advice, thanks again!
Sorry to hear about your wife passing, Ralph.
Super helpful!! I should have used CruisePlum when bidding for an upgrade, too. Excellent point made about focusing on cost per day to truly compare apples to apples. Thanks, Kevin!
no problem
Thanks for the very understandable presentation.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your continued posts. I’m learning quite a bit and at age 72 I am single and thinking about taking the big step of my first cruise. Obviously, there are millions of questions and lots of research but living in New Jersey, I have narrowed down my interest right now to warm weather cruises.
Warm weather cruising is the best 😊
I’m a widow and have been cruising solo since 2019. I’ve met some lovely people and seen wonderful places. Don’t hesitate! You can ask for a “sharing table” at dinners, go on group excursions, and meet people at trivia competitions, in the cruise terminal, etc. You can also find 50% solo supplements. Go for it!
@@cherifurr3935 Go for it - never too late
There are singles cruises. Vacations To Go has them. Every quarter or so, they organize a group of singles and they book together, so they can go on the tours, sit together, and have fun, Gives you people to do things with. Vacations To Go is basically an online tour booking place (my mind is going blank). I'm sure there are others doing the same thing.
@@cherifurr3935me too. I am 65. My Husband refuses to go on a cruise. Last time I went with a friend. Now, I am ready to go and cannot find anyone to go with me! I wish I could find a Solo Cruisers Group!
Most excellent information and I appreciate the thought that went into it. It's like you made the video just for me! :). I am one of those that until recently, thought the NCL studio cabins were the best deal on the market. Handy tip for NCL travelers if you DON'T book the studio cabins. On my last NCL cruise, I booked a balcony. As soon as I got on the ship, I headed to Guest Services and asked them about the solo program and if I could get access to the Studio Lounge. YES and I met the solo group every evening. NCL treats its solo passengers well and I do wish other lines would implement similar programs so if you want to meet other solos, it is an option. Thanks!
That is good to know about other cabins getting access. I appreciate that. And you didn't know....I made this for you Jan! :)
@@30AndAWakeUp so sweet! I can't wait for MY next video LOL
Thank for the cruiseplum tutorial. Love the sort ability.
Glad you like it!
Great video. Subscribed!!
Awesome, thank you!
Omg love the no bs explanation of all the fees.
no problem
You have it right, value is the way to look at cost. I also consider the value of double the space and double (or triple) the loyalty points.
Exactly!
Great job Kevin!
Thanks!
Awesome thank you for sharing
You are so welcome
Thank you so much for your explanation.
no problem
Great Video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Great information ! Thank you ...
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the resources.
Any time
I taught my math was bad! You were calculating then I kinda answer it then you said $500 per person .....I like it when you give an honest reviews no sugar coated. Thank you Kevin
No problem :)
Hi from Chicago, Great Video!
Thank you!
Very good video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching.
Wow! A great, informative video.
Thank you!
Thanks! Very helpful
You're welcome!
When I do cost comparison of cruises I basically do the same things. I figure out 3 costs: the total cruise fare (with taxes, tips and fees), the per day cost, and the same total and per day cost with the upgraded package (or drink package) the line offers. This is because we usually like a drink package and sometimes the higher-end lines offer an upgrade package where drinks are included that actually ends up cheaper overall than a more budget friendly line if you’re adding their drink package onto the cost.
That’s definitely a good approach
I always figure in the cost of Travel Protection also. I would be interested to know which is the best outside company for it. My Travel Agent suggested Allianz. I believe they have better coverage than the Cruise line Coverage!
Thank you for this. I like to travel solo, but have previously paid double the per person rate. I like the “cost per day” comparison.
Yeah, that is definitely the best way to compare cruises.
Love the changes.
Thanks
One more tip: Once you book, make sure you periodically check the fare (or use one of the services like Cruise Plum that will track it for you). I have only booked on NCL, but two different people there told me that if the price goes down they will lower the price you pay as many times as necessary right up until the time of final payment (120 days out); and after that, they will do a 1x courtesy adjustment if the fare goes down, but will only give you future-cruise-credit. I’m not sure about the other cruise lines, however.
Good to know...thanks.
Holland America will sometimes upgrade you to a better room category.
I don’t think they offer that after so many days after booking. BUT I did watch a video recently where someone says they did not get a refund, but instead got an upgrade to cover the difference. But you have to ask for it!
I was looking for a solo cruise travel. After watching this, don't even want to go to a cruise at all.
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@@30AndAWakeUpwatch Travel with Ben. He sailed out of South Hampton, UK, he’s British, In October 2023. He went to NYC in 13 days with stops in France, Spain & Portugal. 511.00 USD on Norwegian.
What a find. Thanks for this reference for Cruiseplum
It’s the best!
Thanks for all the solo info! See you on the Enchantment on March 11!
Can't wait!
Great video with a lot of value. Keep up the great content. I've been doing Solo cruises for a couple years since I work in the travel industry and fortunate enough to have a lot of vacation time per year. Would love to see some videos of how you pack for trips that involve flying. I'm a Florida Native and have only sailed from cruise ports within driving distance but looking to start venturing out as I have a bunch of points I've been saving with no real goal or use for at the moment. I've always hated the hassle of over packing and having to deal with airports and baggage claim isnt my ideal of fun. If you also have any tips for shopping for your cruise such as ways to get quality clothing that will last and save you money. I need to refresh my wardrobe after losing quite a bit of weight and would love some new cruise attire.
i could talk for hours on my love of merino wool! i have a few packing vids. and a link below to the company i love
Great analysis Kevin. I am a solo cruiser too and I look at it the same way. I also think Princess has some really good deals for solo travelers. You have mentioned in the past that stock ownership, veterans, and referral benefits are another great way to save money as well. I look at the TCC (Total Cost to Cruise) which is similar to your math but I back out the "Perks" which for me is veteran, stock ownership, and any other on board credits. Like you I usually get many 100's of dollars per cruise so it can significantly reduce the cost per night. We met on the Sky Princess briefly. Hope to run into you again. All the best in your travels.
Hi Michael! Yeah it was great to meet you. I actually had it in my script to talk about the different incentives and I completely forgot to include it! I’m kicking myself because that’s huge! Also, so far Princess is by far the best for price, experience and all the onboard credit us vets get.
@@30AndAWakeUp I am on the Regal Princess for 2 weeks starting 3/12 and have $850 in OBC, which is a significant amount.
@@michaelgalliher548 yeah, that is a game changer
This is great. I'm new to cruise life and know I've made a few beginner mistakes (I have a studio booked on NCL Bliss), but that website will be super helpful and quite a time-saver. Already found a couple future items within my criteria, though I am holding off until I get my first two cruises completed (I have 4 booked).
I dont think that is a mistake. You'll get to see how much you like that experience and see if it's worth the premium. I did the same thing as you before I found that website. The data it provides is soooo good.
I’m using this site from now on, thank you 😊
It really is great
Another great video
Thanks! 🙏
Hey Master Chief...thanks for the video. I like the name of the channel. Fair winds Brother!
Thanks bro!
Fantastic video. Total cost per day is how I think about these cruise deals too. Thank you so much for telling us about this great resource.
Glad it was helpful!
did solo cruse with NCL solo lounge was nice because you meet other solo travelers you did things with.
Yeah, I liked it
Great information. That Cruise Plum definitely makes things easier. On another note though, are they still grumpy about making your specialty coffee at 6 am for you or did it get better this week?
haha...they are still grumpy!
What a great and helpful posting this is! Thanks so much. BTW, does CruisePlum show pricing that is currently available to book by way of the cruise line's website or is there a particular site or agency you use to get these prices?
yeah, it’s the price if you book on the cruise line’s website
Finally!!! Someone calls out the absurdity of "solo cabin" pricing.
The biggest marketing gimmick in the industry in my opinion!