7 Best Luxury Cruise Lines for Solo Travellers

Solo travellers have, for so long, seemed to come as an afterthought to a lot of luxury cruise lines. If you can fit two guests in a room rather than one, you’re essentially doubling your profits, which is why solo travellers often get lumped with additional supplements, interior rooms, and cramped single beds. 

However, all of this is changing. With more wealthy solo travellers booking luxury cruises, the lines are having to adapt and accommodate through new cabin classes and excellent offers that rival those for couples and families. Here are seven top-tier luxury lines that cater to independent cruisers simply wanting equal treatment onboard. 

1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

One of the most solo‑friendly luxury lines, Regent offers zero single supplements on many sailings and significantly reduced supplements on others. Its all‑inclusive model covers shore excursions, gourmet meals, premium beverages, Wi‑Fi, and gratuities—so solo travelers enjoy luxury without surprise costs. 

Regent Seven Seas’ Onboard Social Hosts are also on hand to assist with whatever it is that makes a cruise exceptional to you. Whether it’s exclusive social events for solos, 8 am wake-up calls, or just a little company at lunch, it can and will be arranged. 

2. Silversea Cruises

Unlike some other cruise lines, Silversea hasn't created a specific cabin category for solo travelers. However, when you can book a classic veranda suite with a single supplement of just 10% to 25% on select sailings, it doesn’t matter. Occasionally, during short-term promotions, the line even will waive the single supplement entirely.

Silversea also hosts welcome receptions for solo travelers at the start of every voyage to kick off the mingling process.

3. Seabourn Cruise Line

One of the most effective ways to make solo travellers comfortable is simply providing the space and time to mingle. That’s why we love Seabourn’s hosted dinners for solo travellers, as well as the cocktail hour for singles at the start of every cruise. In addition to this, Seabourn regularly waives solo supplements on select cruises. 

Their smaller ships, such as Seabourn Venture, make social connections easy. Solo‑traveller host events, wine tastings, cooking demos, and curated shared tables help independent guests integrate organically.

4. Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity’s Edge‑class ships (Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent) include Concierge Class Solo Veranda staterooms designed for one guest, offering a massive 184 sq ft plus a private veranda. Couples would be fortunate to get this much space on other cruise ships. 

Be sure to download the Celebrity App and check the daily program for solo-specific events and activities. The friendly Activity Team is always on-hand to break the ice in case you’re feeling nervous. 

Solo travelers also enjoy Solo Meetups, flexible open‑seating dining, and a social environment with many onboard activities like wine tastings and classes. 

5. Oceania Cruises

Oceania’s newest ships (Allura arriving 2025, Vista introduced recently) feature Concierge Level Solo Veranda cabins with balconies, exclusive lounge access, and priority embarkation. Though solo cabins are limited, Oceania’s smaller-scale luxury, hosted dining experiences, and group cocktails naturally attract solo cruisers seeking new connections. 

6. Ponant Cruises

Ponant are one of the only luxury cruise lines to offer ‘no single supplement’ in double suites on over 100 voyages. The yacht-style cruises also suit solo travellers due to fewer passengers and more space to mingle and socialise. 

With a small capacity (max ~264 guests), French cuisine, upscale spa, and expedition-style itineraries, Ponant fosters natural connections among like‑minded solo travelers. 

7. AmaWaterways (River Cruising)

It’s no surprise that solo travellers are the fastest-growing demographic when it comes to river cruising. With so much time to explore, and river cruise itineraries often being excursion-heavy, they provide ample opportunities for discovery and connection. 

On European river routes, AmaWaterways offers single cabins with just 10% supplement on many sailings. There are also solo cabins on many of their ships. On the first night of each cruise, you can expect a Captain’s Dinner for all solo travellers, as well as a meet before the cocktail hour. AmaWaterways’ low guest count and expert-led day trips also simplify mingling onshore and onboard.

Solo Travellers are No Longer an Afterthought

Rejoice! Finally, you can travel on some of the world’s best luxury cruise ships alone without feeling like a burden or a stowaway. Now, you can enjoy double rooms without a supplement, exclusive group dining experiences, and excursions designed specifically to make solo travellers feel comfortable and welcome. 

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