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Normally, a single supplement is twice the cruise fare of one person, referred to as a 200% supplement.
The bad thing is that some cruise lines will apply the supplement only to the cruise fare, while others will apply it to the cruise fare and the port fees. It's sort of unfair to double the port fees, but that's just their little way of screwing the single cruisers and making more money.
As has been stated, sometimes cruise lines will offer a special for singles and only charge 175% or 150%. They use to offer the occasional special where the single supplement was only 125% or even 100%, which was a great deal, but these seem to be a thing of the past. Celebrity use to run these on a regular basis, but haven't in quite a while.
Depending on what you're looking for and whether you want to do it on your own or are interested in sharing, there are some options. Holland America, for example, will put singles together so their rate is reduced. Problem is, you could end up with a roommate that you don't like. But if they can't find you a roommate, then you get the room for 100% supplement and save alot. If you're interested in adventure, you can also try one of the single travel groups, such as Singles Travel International, but again, you'll end up sharing a cabin with a stranger.
Unfortunately, the cruise lines are not offering single rates like they use to - definitely not single-friendly anymore. They figure they can fill a cabin with two people for twice the rate, why should they put a single in there for half the rate?
Guess it's the cost we have to pay for cruises becoming so popular.
Pete
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