Aug 30, 2016 just booked solo inside, savona to rio, 19 nights 16th november 4th december 2020 for just. Koningsdam, the newest ship from holland america, is like nothing youve seen from the line before. Singles cruises 20192020 ships schedule cruisemapper. Between 18731989, hal was a dutch mail, cargo, and passenger shipping company operating regularly scheduled transatlantic crossings between holland and north america also to south america. Post cruise line single supplementsolo bargains here page. A single supplement is typically charged to a solo guest wishing to occupy a stateroom or suite that is intended for doubleoccupancy. In the spring of 2016 theyre launching a new ship with single cabins called koningsdam. Solo cruises single supplement cruises single cruise. The news comes one week after the line announced that its. Viking river cruises single traveler special luxury. Holland america is premium cruise line known for its friendly policies toward single travelers.
Find great deals, tips and tricks on cruise critic to help plan your. It is the ultimate me time to do exactly what you want, on your terms and according to your very own agenda. Singles cruises cruise deals and last minute cruises at. Just two of the unique ways in which they accommodate singles are lower single supplements and roommate matching, which we will discuss in more detail below. Set to launch in february 2016, the 2,650passenger koningsdam from holland america line will also offer solo cabins, a first for the company. There are 11 bars on board the ship and each of them had happy hours throughout each day. Single supplement rates depend on company and ship between 110% and 200%, meaning youre paying from 55% to 100% of the full cabin fare. King blues club had a later happy hour, along with the northern lights night club. Holland america line offers the best cruises to alaska, panama canal, and mexico. Some lines dont add much of a fee, but for many lines, this addon cost can be as much as 200 percent of your cruise fare. Holland america ships and itineraries 2020, 2021, 2022. Quite often cruise lines will adopt a reduced single supplement, or remove it entirely, to fill ships that arent.
Solo cruising might seem like a daunting prospect to some, but rest assured that youll be well looked. Nieuw statendam newest holland america ship and sister to koningsdam, it also has 12 oceanview solo staterooms main deck. The deck overlooking the pool has white leather banquets and day beds. The rare single cabin it is still possible to find the rare cabin designed for one person. Launched in april 2016, koningsdam has bright, open spaces free from the lines usual wood paneling, period artwork, and masculine, even clubby atmosphere heavy on maritime influence. Holland america line prides itself on offering a superb variety of destinations. Holland america claims to have a single share program. What is a single supplement and how can you avoid it. Book your cruise now to get the best cruise deals during s cruise sale event.
Yes the staff has a great incentive to provide excellent service and they do not disappoint. But only holland america has a policy to match solo cruisers, which they call their single partner program. Holland america line koningsdam cruises and sailing schedules. Mar 14, 2015 set to launch in february 2016, the 2,650passenger koningsdam from holland america line will also offer solo cabins, a first for the company. This afternoon we will visit antwerp and enjoy belgiums diamond and fashion capital, city of rubens, and one of europes most important ports. So here is a list of cruise lines that have cabins specifically designed for solo travelers, meaning no supplement is charged. Holland america line hal suspended its entire fleets passenger shipping operations all the 14 liners cancelling all voyages with prescheduled departures in the period march through june 30, 2020 initially through april 14 and through july 2, 2020 initially through april 14, may 14 and through june 30. How to choose the best singles cruise allianz global.
If the single supplement is referred to as 150%, than the single is paying her full fare plus half of the missing passengers fare. The two cruise lines that are noticeably absent from the above list have partnering programs to help solo travelers get around the single supplement. The ms koningsdam will feature single occupancy staterooms without a supplement when the ship debuts in 2016. The new supplement will be available on cruises booked before december 31, 2016. Guests can now make bookings for the highly anticipated premiere voyage and premiere sailings of holland americas lines ms koningsdam, due for delivery in february 2016. Cruises for singles cruises for young adults and seniors. Holland americas ms prisendam, the oldest ship in the lines fleet, has a few solo cabins onboard.
Holland america line has been a recognized leader in cruising, taking our guests to exotic destinations around the world. Holland america has always known that solo travelers existed and aside from the usual 150200% single supplement, holland america is the only cruise line that still offers a solo share program with samesex passengers. You can plan a special romantic cruise to the greek isles or an enriching vacation in. If you want to travel alone, but dont want to pay the higher single supplement rates, some cruise lines have a single share program whereby they will allow a solo traveler to cruise without paying the single supplement. The best thing about holland america was the happy hours every. A cruise vacation is a great choice for single travelers. Some major lines like carnival, holland america offer single shares for solo passenger who agrees. Avoiding the dreaded single supplement cruisemates. From costa cruises uk website all inside cabins, 10 per day mandatory gratuity on top of listed prices. As a single, you will have the ability to do what you want. Seems like when i inquire about the share program,its either not available or the agents quote me a single supplement fare. I remember cruising carnival with only a 25% single supplement and i liked that. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010. Cunard added 15 oceanview solo staterooms after the queen mary 2 remastering refurbishment in 2016.
Not combinable with any other promotional offer must book by sat, dec 31, 2016. The 25 best holland america line singles cruises with. We chose holland america because our last cruise, years ago was so great. This cruise line visits 7 continents and over 320 ports worldwide while embarking from all types of ports, from convenient closetohome ports to faraway exotic departure ports. As far as singles vacations go, a cruise is a great choice. They are under new management now, so it will be interesting to see what, if anything, changes in the type of voyages they offer. February 2016, the 2,650passenger holland america line koningsdam.
However, if a cruise is selling well there might be no reduction in supplement for any category. The single partners program, available on most of holland americas cruises, kicks off with a solo travelers meetandgreet party and includes more than 40 activities, such as wine tastings, cooking classes, lectures, trivia competitions and sports challenges. Quite often, the single supplement fee is equivalent to double the cost of a single guest. Cruise line single supplements and staterooms for solo. Holland america line, ms koningsdam coming in 2016. Holland america line was founded in rotterdam, netherlands, and from 1873 to 1989, it operated as a dutch shipping line, a passenger line, a cargo line and a cruise line operating primarily between the netherlands and north america.
Cruise deals are being offered on cruises including exclusive onboard credits, free gratuities, free upgrades, onboard savings and more. Find cruise deals to 14 unique vacation destinations and over 473 ports of call. Each holland america ship hosts a solo travelers party for singles to meet each other early during. Norwegian cruise line began offering single cabins, known as s tudios, as early as 2010 and will offer 82. Check dates, prices and cruise ships to plan the perfect holland america line singles cruise for you. Holland america provides plenty of onboard activities for solo travelers, from cooking lessons in the culinary arts center to tours of the artwork featured on each ship. Something new is charging 200% on the gwv starting with the 2020 for all cabin grades. The winethemed splendor greets our solo travelers with 5star features on fabulous cruises including majestic rivers of europe wine cruise. As of this writing, here is a list of what the major north american cruise lines charge for a single supplement. The ship will operate a single fourday cruise to the bahamas departing nov. Holland america s norse legends sailings depart from rotterdam and amsterdam, take in norways spectacular fjords, and are available in seven, 14, and 21night itineraries. Solo cruises single cruising cruising is a great vacation option for single travelers as it is a safe way to travel on your own while enjoying plenty of opportunities to meet other travelers on and off the ship. Single guests pay a lower supplement fare compared to the standard single supplement fares. Cruising solo more tips and advice from a solo female cruiser.
In such cases, the single supplement is referred to as 200%, which means the single pays exactly double the per person fare. Oceania cruises has reduced its single supplement to 25% on select fares on caribbean, mediterranean and transatlantic sailings. Jul 03, 2018 i normally pay 160165% for an ocean view cabin. Seabourns standard single supplement is 75 percent more than the doubleoccupancy fare for ocean view, veranda, penthouse and penthouse spa suites and 100 percent more for premium suites. Celebrity has their spring transatlantics now on special for only 125% single supplement.
The longest, an august 21 voyage aboard the new 2,650passenger koningsdam, includes visits to iceland and scotland. Most of them ran on the same schedule, but others, like the b. It provides a fabulous value, and offers a fantastic vacation opportunity. Jun 01, 2016 holland america has always known that solo travelers existed and aside from the usual 150200% single supplement, holland america is the only cruise line that still offers a solo share program with samesex passengers. Guests wanting to make use of the offer can choose from five cruises in the caribbean on board regatta and marina and a transatlantic sailing and. Today, fifteen holland america cruise ships including the allnew ms nieuw statendam, the latest addition to the fleets pinnacleclass set sail to over 400 different ports of call across all seven continents, but holland americas dutch origins are still a big part of its character, from the cruise lines ship designs and decor to the. I have never seen a reduction in any category above that. There are plenty of programs that dont require partners, and activities that can be delightfully solitary or a means to meeting. Norwegian offers a solo cruiser discount with reduced single supplements for regular staterooms on select cruises meaning youll pay less than double the cruise fare. Get the latest cruise deals and packages for 20202021 at holland america cruise line. Holland americas koningsdam oceanviews and the royal caribbean cabins with under 25% supplements are almost always singleonly cabins. Get discounts, upgrades, onboard credits and more on your next alaska cruise. Many are turned off by the single supplement fare where they have to be booked into a room meant for two and pay a fee for their nonexistent guest. This is a unique program to the cruise industry, which the line offers on most of its scheduled sailings, with the exception of the ms prinsendam the only ship in.
Holland america to debut single cabins on new cruise ship. Round the world cruising for solo cruisers planet cruise. Holland america s koningsdam oceanviews and the royal caribbean cabins with under 25% supplements are almost always single only cabins. Single travelers should absolutely consider a cruise for their next vacation. Hal was founded in 1873 as dutchamerican steamship company. Dec 31, 2016 single guests pay a lower supplement fare compared to the standard single supplement fares.
Guests can now make bookings for the highly anticipated premiere voyage and premiere sailings of holland america s lines ms koningsdam, due for delivery in february 2016. Im planning a trip to canada in september and would really like to get a taste of alaska so have been looking at 7 day cruises to add an extension to my canadian trip. But you can sort the rankings to find the best ship. Cunard has some single cabins and carnival has cabins ideally suited to solo occupancy the 1a cabin category, but as of this writing, theyre essentially the. Thats the reason the cruise lines have dragged their heels for so long about solo staterooms. At 99,500 tons, the storied lines first new ship since 2010 will be nearly 15% larger than its predecessors and have room for. Holland america line cruises offers multiple singles cruises to choose from. I did the round trip one year over new years, and there was no single supplement. Norwegian cruise line began offering single cabins, known as s tudios, as early as 2010 and will offer 82 on its newest ship, the norwegian escape, in november. I would like to start with the one positive from this cruise and that would be the staff. Eligible sailings and staterooms change often, so dont wait to book this solo cruise deal.
Holland america is known for its thoughtful accommodations for social singles. We hate to see that be the reason someone misses out on a fabulous solo vacation, so we are excited to see that some lines are making changes regarding the single supplement policy. Post cruise line single supplement solo bargains here. Holland america line koningsdam cruises travel weekly.
Amsterdam, brussels, bruges, normandy beaches and much. These cabins are priced for single travellers and have no single supplement. I am very excited that there are single occupancy rooms. Learn about onboard activities and tips from cruise. Holland america line hal is a seattle based cruise company owned by carnival corporation. Single ocean view stateroom, 159 162 square feet, 8 total staterooms. Nov, 2015 the two cruise lines that are noticeably absent from the above list have partnering programs to help solo travelers get around the single supplement. Critic are required to provide prices for cruise only, per person, double occupancy. Alaska cruise and tour 2017 pricing for holland america.
The frustration is that i cant find any alaskan cruise line that makes allowances for a solo traveller and all rates are based on double occupancy and single travellers have to pay 100% supplement which is so. Traveling on solo cruises brings you a singular sense of independence and freedom. I have also booked solo return, rio to savona 19 nights 14th april 2nd may 2021for just. A break for those who cruise alone the new york times. Single ocean view stateroom, 127 172 square feet, 12 total staterooms. In exchange, you must be willing to be matched with a roommate of the same sex and smoking preference. Nieuw statendam is set to debut in december 2018, and when the ship sets sail from the fincantieri shipyard in marghera, italy, it will feature. My question is has anyone ever been able to book a cabin under this program. Hurtigruten doesnt always charge a single supplement.
As part of the companys legacy, it was directly involved in the transport of many hundreds of thousands of emigrants from the netherlands to north america. Cruises for solo travellers solo cruising alltravel. Amsterdam, brussels, bruges, normandy beaches and much more. Singles cruises, cruises for singles, singles vacations. Dec 03, 2018 nieuw statendam newest holland america ship and sister to koningsdam, it also has 12 oceanview solo staterooms main deck.
Plus, you wont be the only one embarking on an independent journey, with a growing percent of u. Cruises, cruise ship deals, travel cruises holland america. Unless you can do very last minute cruises there are very few bargains for solo cruisers. If there is a reduction in supplement offered on a cruise it is almost always restricted to interior and ov usually 25%. The line has a year history with a fleet currently comprised of ships, and soon to be. Oct 07, 2019 of holland americas 14 ships, 12 of them fall into the mediumsize category, carrying between 1,250 and 2,500 passengers. Guide to royal caribbeans single and studio staterooms. Some of the niche cruise lines operating expedition type vessels have a few solo cabins onboard. Viking river cruises single traveler special luxury cruise news. Also, go to vacations to go and look there i have even seen individual cruises where the single supplement is completely waived for. Known for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, awardwinning service, five star dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and. Holland america line is renowned for catering to solo cruisers.
Both the marella celebration and the marella spirit sailed for holland america as the noordam 1984 and nieuw amsterdam 1983 before being transferred to the marella fleet in 2005 and 2003, respectively. Lots of other cruise companies have single supplement holland america, costa, princess, etc. Est single cabins are the latest new feature that will debut on holland americas koningsdam, scheduled for delivery 2016. Royal caribbean refers to this fee as a single supplement fee, and it is a means of recouping the cost of that second passenger that is expected to be in the stateroom. Call it the new big boy of the holland america fleet. Cruising solo more tips and advice from a solo female. This proud addition to the vantage fleet was launched in the spring of 20.
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