Zach the Traveling Man
#22 US/CA
Cruising Alone Is NOT What You Think (10 Solo Cruise Tips)
Solo cruise tips from someone who's taken 40+ solo cruises. Cruising alone is NOT what most people think: it doesn't always mean paying double, eating alone isn't awkward, and you don't have to make friends unless you want to. Here are 10 solo cruise tips I wish every first-time solo cruiser knew before booking. In this video I cover how solo cruise pricing really works, including the solo supplement, why a dedicated solo cabin or Norwegian Studio isn't always the cheapest option, and how to compare the TOTAL price for 1 passenger. I break down upgrade bids for solo travelers (Royal Caribbean RoyalUp, Celebrity MoveUp, Norwegian and Princess), why solo guests usually pay DOUBLE the bid, and the loyalty points bonus some lines give solo cruisers in Captain's Club and Crown & Anchor. You'll also learn how to pick the right cabin location when you're cruising alone, how to ask for a table for 1 in the main dining room and specialty restaurants, how to meet people on a solo cruise (or not), staying connected with cruise ship internet and international phone plans, staying safe in port when nobody is waiting for you, and the "what if" plan every solo traveler should set up before leaving home, from emergency contacts and Medical ID to travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage. Whether you're planning your first solo cruise or you're a seasoned solo traveler, these tips will help you save money, feel confident cruising alone, and enjoy the freedom of a vacation that's entirely yours. I pay my own way on every sailing and I'm not sponsored by any cruise line, so you're ALWAYS getting my honest take. 🚢 PLANNING A CRUISE? Book your next cruise and support the channel: use code ZACH50 at when you join Cruises.com's rewards program for the equivalent of $50 in free money → http://www.cruises.com/zach Save on shore excursions with Shore Excursions Group → https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1349488 (Some links above are affiliate links. Using them supports the channel at no extra cost to you.) 📲 Follow me: Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com Instagram: @zachthetravelingman Facebook: Zach the Traveling Man Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for honest cruise ship reviews, cruise tips, and travel content every week. 🌊 #SoloCruise #SoloCruiseTips #CruisingAlone #SoloTravel #CruiseTips ----- ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Solo cruise tips intro 0:50 — Compare the total price, not just solo cabins 2:23 — Remember upgrade bids usually cost double 4:11 — Think carefully about cabin location 5:26 — Eat wherever you want, including alone 6:58 — You don’t have to make friends 8:11 — Decide how connected you want to be 9:24 — Be careful with your time in port 11:01 — Plan for the “what if” 13:29 — Don’t overplan your solo cruise 14:08 — Give solo cruising a try