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Princess Cruises Standby Program: The BIG Problem for Solo Cruisers
Princess Cruises just launched a new Standby Program promising last-minute cruise opportunities at dramatically reduced fares. For travelers who live near Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral or Seattle, it sounds like an incredible way to grab a cruise with only a few days' notice. But if you're a solo cruiser, there is one very important part of the program you need to understand before you call Princess and put your money down. 🧳LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOLO CRUISE CONFIDENCE PROGRAM: https://shorturl.at/pGpAr OR Good on the confidence front already? ✅ RSVP for The Solo Circle Community: https://shorturl.at/aDAIu In this video, I break down exactly how the Princess Cruises Standby Program works, what the advertised rates actually mean, how cabin assignments work, what happens if you're not confirmed, and the 200% single supplement that applies to solo travelers. I'll also show you something I discovered when searching Princess's booking system as a solo traveler, where the price displayed during the search process didn't match what I was ultimately being asked to pay at checkout. Here's what we cover: • How the Princess Standby Program works • Which departure ports are currently eligible • The $79/day and $99/day starting rates • Seattle's higher standby pricing • Why you have to pay upfront • What happens if Princess doesn't confirm your sailing • Why you don't get to choose your cabin location • What happens if your requested cabin category isn't available • The 200% single supplement for solo travelers • Why a $79/day headline rate can look very different when you're cruising alone • What I found when pricing a standby sailing as a solo traveler • How to calculate the real cost before you call • The questions you should ask Princess before giving them your payment information The bigger lesson goes beyond Princess. Last-minute cruise deals aren't automatically solo-friendly. Before you get excited about any headline cruise rate, make sure you run the numbers for one person all the way through the booking process. If you're considering the Princess Standby Program, do your homework first. And if you've already used the Princess Standby Program, I want to hear about your experience. Were you confirmed? What did you actually pay? And did the price you saw online match what Princess quoted you? #solocruise #princesscruises #princesscruise #solotravel #cruisedeals #cruisenews #cruiseship 🌐 Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadewire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solocruisetravel Website: https://thesolocruise.com/ Business: solocruisercontact@gmail.com CHAPTER LIST 00:00 What Is the Princess Standby Program? 00:25 Who Can Use Princess Standby? 02:57 The First Big Catch: You Pay Upfront 04:19 You Don't Choose Your Cabin 04:44 The BIG Problem for Solo Cruisers 05:54 What the 200% Single Supplement Really Means 06:19 What Happened When I Priced It as a Solo Traveler 08:25 Is Princess's Pricing Display Misleading? 10:33 What Solo Cruisers Should Do Before Calling 12:57 Is the Princess Standby Program Worth It? 14:32 Final Thoughts on the Princess Standby Program