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MilliesMom · 03-17-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by earl_m

When I go solo. that is 4 times, for the best deal its HAL. they charge me 130 %
compare to other cruise lines that charge 200% . its a good deal, and usually they will put you with other singles at supper time, give you a chance to meet other people.

WOW ... great rate for a single.

Cruise Planner · 03-17-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LADodger99

Hey Reggie,

Well I guess with your supporting documentation of your NCF showing at 200% and the supporting documentation I have showing my NCFs for my singles guests at 150% proves that Princess is giving me the correct answer.

Actually, you're both correct. The NCF's on Princess do vary - and they vary on the same sailing. Although they should only be charging the regular NCF's, Princess chooses to charge more just to make more profit - there is no reason for them to charge more. However, just today I priced out a single on the Crown and the Inside and Oceanview cabins have the NCF's at 150%, while the Balcony cabin had the NCF's at 200%. Go figure that one.

I agree with Earl that HAL does have some good rates for singles.

Celebrity use to have some wonderful rates for singles, but have since done away with them. And that's a shame.

Pete

reggierail · 03-18-2008, 01:49 AM

I don't know if this has been brought up but Carnival is now charging the NCF's at 200% for single passengers. Even on the 1A's where the cruise fare is 150%, the NCF's are at 200%. Another one that makes you go, "HUH?"

wornormy · 07-10-2008, 03:07 PM

I've recently priced up a amazon cruise with both Fred Olsen and P&O,Olsen have single cabins,but it actually works out cheaper and An outside,rather than an inside cabin,to pay the supplement and go on the Artemis with P&O...Apparantly the New Queen Elizabeth IS to have single cabins when she arrives in2010...

reggierail · 07-10-2008, 04:22 PM

Just to update.

I booked a group on the Ruby for November 4, 2009.

Insides and oceanview cabins are single supped at 150%,
balconies and above at 200%

Reggie

LuLu · 07-11-2008, 02:41 PM

Thanks, Reggie! Good Update!

nealberk · 07-11-2008, 08:53 PM

That is one thing about Cunard, they always seem to have a few single cabins. Is it because Brits tend to be antisocial?

Lanky Lad · 07-17-2008, 08:34 PM

I heard that the new QE will have single cabins when I was on QE2 the other week, but only from a felllow passenger. So far, nothing official.

LuLu · 07-18-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by earl_m

When I go solo. that is 4 times, for the best deal its HAL. they charge me 130 %
compare to other cruise lines that charge 200% . its a good deal, and usually they will put you with other singles at supper time, give you a chance to meet other people.

Is the 130% for BALCONY Cabins as well?

cary@caldwell.com · 12-27-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Talks to Strangers

Wow. Sounds great. Would those same recommendations apply to a somewhat younger single female?

Yes. It makes sense for all. I always have great times with those I meet at the dinner table. However, I do not go on the lines with free style dining. I want to see the same people each meal (unless they are losers.) So, there is nothing wrong with spotting another table and moving. In the past, when I have seen one or two people dining by themselves, I have asked them to join us. More people should do that.