THIS is How Much I Paid for a 13 Day Cruise! | Norwegian Getaway, Solo Cruise
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Cruising doesn’t have to be expensive! I was about to cruise for 13 days on board the Norwegian Getaway for $511 which is $39 per day! Great price for travel, food, cabin and entertainment. Enjoy!
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I’m 66 years old and I took a 9 cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Sun in September and loved it!!! I thought I would get lonely by myself but that didn’t happen! I’ve been widowed for 18 years and realized very quickly that if I didn’t push myself I would have a very lonely life. I’ve talked with people from all over the world on that cruise. I highly recommend it but be sure you get travel insurance because you might need help if you don’t have someone traveling with you. Also, watch lots of videos about the different cruise lines and learn from the experiences that people share here. Just do it singles! 🤗
Thank you, Susie! That’s great that you still get out there and cruise, the only alternative is to stay home… so go! There’s definitely many opportunities to meet people if you want to or keep to yourself if you want to! Definitely have insurance and do your research 😁 enjoy your next cruise!
I want to do a solo but why is the price so much more for singles?
Because if you stay in a regular cabin, you’re taking the space of 2 people so they charge you for 2! That’s why the studio cabin is great, you only pay for 1 👍
@@TravelWithBen121 if I end up going on a cruise that I have to pay double for, I WILL be eating enough food for two people to make up for it 😂😂.
@@patriciaflaherty Patricia, I’ll see you at the buffet 😂😂
There is a big difference between "being alone" and "being lonely" isn't there?! Thank you for sharing 👍🏻
You can be lonely in a crowded room 😁
I'm alone by myself for long time, but never felt lonely. 😀
I am from Germany and had 2 single cruises because my husband didn't want to join me .We had allready travelled on a cruise together the same year,so i went alone and had a great experience on both cruises. The first day we had a single meeting and i found some great companions i spendet time with every day. We where a group of 11 people, had our meals together and even trips off board. We spend our evenings going to a show or a bar and had so much fun,but nobody was forced to join all the activitys.i would do it again👍
Sounds great! Solo meetings are a great way to meet others and like you say, you do whatever you want. Meet friends or stay alone, it's your choice! Thank you for watching :)
@@mtmadigan82 this for you have a meeting on the ship for travelers who travel alone so you can meet other people.i found a some interesting people there and we had trips together , meet at the Restaurant and spend the evenings. Btw,i wasnt the only one married where the husband stayed Home. I am still in contact with 2 of this group
Introvert here. I enjoy traveling with others, but most of the time, I prefer traveling alone. I get to do whatever I want, my own room/cabin and bathroom, and the peacefulness.
Sounds great to me! 😁 vacation your way 👍
@@TravelWithBen121 thank you. I enjoyed your video 🙏🏽
I agree! I was a solo traveler. I took my sister with me twice who was a pain in the back side. It was like babysitting a toddler!
Me too. I'm not into the family cruise thing. I have to have my own room, I don't want to share. I have gone sola many times. Life is what you make it.
@dilekavan5796 some NCL newer ships have solo cabins. These were designed for ONE passenger. Some other lines are doing the same. However, if you book a non solo cabin you are paying the price for two passengers. If it is listed as 900 per passenger, you as a solo would pay 900 x 2. Which is 1800.
I've sailed many times solo and I would consider it safe.
My older brother and I did the same on Norwegian Cruise Line several years ago.
We did the same, booked the studio rooms. Our rooms were next to each other. Neither of us had the Wi-Fi or drink package either. We were up and out each am about 6:30 am, and the took in a show or whatever each night, so back in the room by about 10:30 to 11.
Yes, the studio room was great!!!
Sounds like an amazing vacation, Chris! I had no complaints at all with NCL or the studio cabins. It's a great deal!
Awesome, i was thinking this would be a great way to travel with a friend.
I love traveling by myself anywhere, including cruises! I make friends, get talkative sometimes while having lunch or dinner, go to the library and have a game of chess, definitely go to an art gallery (free champagne and giveaways like spa services!❤) . I’m single at 53 years old, so I’m definitely not staying at home when I can afford to travel! I haven’t tried a single cabin yet; however, after seeing your cabin Ben, and the price 😮I will for sure! It’s plenty big enough for me!🙋♀️💜🇨🇦
That’s great, Mitch! The only alternative is to stay at home so might as well get out there if you can! Many opportunities to meet people if you want to. Solo cabins are great! They sell fast because they’re limited, good luck! 🤞
My last cruise, I went with a travel group.
I wanted to book a cabin for myself. But they booked two totally strangers in 1 cabin.
Even though, I met nice people in that group but of course, there were some with little annoying 😅.
Except for the excursion days, on the sailing days, I enjoyed the activities on the ship by myself and loved it.
My roommate caught a bad cold, and of course, I got it, too for the last 3 days of the trip 🙄.
My next cruise, I will go by myself. But my weakness is the balcony 😅
I totally agree.... I'm gonna try a solo cruise 🛳 soon
You seem to be an active person, as am I, so a small, interior cabin, makes no difference. I sleep, bathe, and dress in my cabin. The rest of the time I am out and about having a great time!!!
@@CL-mp4vnI had an ocean view solo cabin and it was marvellous and half the price!!
I did a 13 day solo cruise in February 2023 on Norwegian (New Zealand & Australia) and I met so many great people. The solo meet up groups that Norwegian organizes are amazing!
Wow, that’s a great cruise Tamara! NCL are doing great things for solo cruisers! People think cruising alone means you’re always alone but it’s not true, there’s plenty of opportunities to meet others! 😁
I prefer to travel alone. You can change anything at any time without having to speak to anyone.
I agree, Beau 👍
I went alone on a Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas cruise. I loved it -- not being on anyone else's schedule was terrific. I'm a writer, so I used a lot of the time to write, so I didn't mind the down time in the middle of the day. They also have free-style dining (they call it My Time Dining). The only downside was that I had to book a regular cabin for two so it was more costly than a solo cabin, but I love to have a balcony. I'd like to do one on Serenade of the Seas, which has solo balcony cabins. But for $511 for 13 days I would SO BOOK THAT CRUISE!! That's an amazing price.
Sounds great, Korina! I would love to cruise on RCL to see how they compare with NCL. I had no complaints about the Getaway! Great cabin, great price! Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great content Ben, one important tip when cruising is to leave yourself time to just chill. The cruise planner is packed with activities and it's easy to get drawn into thinking that you have to fill every hour on-board. Mid afternoon is a great time to take time for yourself, read a book, listen to some music, catch a few zz's. Another tip is to use the opportunity cruising provides to try something you normally wouldn't do, check the daily planner and pick something, it's a great way to expand your experience and hopefully have some fun.
Great advice! I definitely took time everyday to relax and do nothing. Usually in that hour or so before dinner. This cruises was great because it’s a mixture of sea and port days so busy days and chill days! Thanks for watching!
I’ve learned that skill. 😎
Sounds like great advice. You’re on vacation after all. You should be relaxing!
Great advice!! My favorite part of cruising is the time spent doing nothing. Life is filled with schedules and commitments, so cruising is the perfect alternative. Give me a lounge chair, an adult beverage, and the deep blue sea to gaze out at, and I'm happy.
I concur. I found excursions are nice the first time, but on my next cruise, I just want to relax and socialize.
I love traveling alone! I took a 21-day cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, Chile (not far from Santiago) in my late 30s and had a blast. Loved that area of the world so much that I decided to stay for 3 1/2 months. I was between jobs at the time and figured that I may not have the opportunity to do that again. What opened my eyes so much is how many people from Europe were there for the same amount of time as me. I met a couple from Berlin one was a doctor and one was a lawyer and they only worked 6 months a year.
Sounds great, Donna! That 21 day cruise sounds like an amazing itinerary! And sticking around after the cruise sounds so fun!
Thank you for your solo cruise information. I have taken many solo cruises where I've had to pay double. Seems unfair to pay for a second person's dining, entertainment and lodging when there's only me. This past December I discovered solo prices with Fred Olsen cruises and had an amazing time at a much more reasonable price. And I enjoyed the company on the ship of many other solo travelers. I'm excited to see Norwegian offering solo cabins and can't wait to check them out. Your videos have been informative and entertaining! Thank you!
Thank you for watching! The studio cabins are amazing as you save so much money. Like you said, it’s kind of unfair to pay double when you’re solo but I understand why they change double. Other cruise lines are starting to offer solo cabins for single prices but I’m not sure if they will have something like the studios lounge. The lounge is an amazing space for solo cruisers!
Other cruise lines offer solo cabins etc as well and not all have single supplement. Tips for travellers has a solo cruise traveller article which states which cruise lines have solo cabins
Wow!!! This video was a game changer for me... and I immediately subscribed to your channel to know more! Am a single senior in my 70's... like to travel... and enjoy choices with the opportunity to meet other singles. Your stateroom seemed very comfy with everything you need... with a dedicated singles lounge ... singles gatherings... and lots of eating choices. Perhaps most noteworthy is that the Norwegian Line makes singles cruising affordable and fun... for less than just about any other kind of travel. Thank you Ben... for opening my eyes to all the possibilities! Looking forward to following your adventures and learning more😊
Thank you, Ted! The studio cabin was absolutely perfect, definitely not too small for 1 person, I had no complaints! Plenty of opportunity to meet other solo travelers in the lounge and always something going on around the ship! Norwegian was great, I have no negatives apart from I had to get off after 13 days 😂 stick around for NYC videos! 👍
I am also single, 72, and have never had a problem traveling, taking myself to dinner, a movie or a bar by myself. I love meeting people.😊
I felt the same way. I'm a widow in my 70's and I recently lost my traveling buddy two weeks before we were to sail on the MSC ship out of New York. After my husband and friend passed away, I thought I wouldn't travel anymore. This video changed my mind. I've been a travel agent since 1983 and I traveled alone for business all the time. I find it funny I didn't think I could vacation alone. Now I know I can!
@@sandrabernacki4838 Sandra, going alone is better than not going at all 😁 I’m so happy that my video has inspired you to continue to travel!
Norwegian will now be doing solo balcony cabins as well so following in footsteps of other cruise lines
It’s great!
Yes, they do! I got a solo cabin with balcony on Norwegian Sky for April 1st out of La Romana to southern Caribbean for 9 days and can't wait. I also did the Viva last December with the sea view and it was fantastic. I'm hooked!
That would be awesome.
I haven't traveled by myself since I quit traveling for work ( several decades ago). This video encourages me to do it. Thanks for sharing about solo traveling.
Good luck, Linda! Thank you for watching :)
Go, go, go....you won't be sorry!
I just returned from a 7-day cruise on Norwegian Viva as a solo cruiser. By far the best cruise of my life, I'm already planning my next solo cruise
That’s great to hear, Bettye Nicole! I loved my solo cruise too! Where are you planning to go next? 🚢
@@TravelWithBen121 Next year, I will do the 7-day cruise to Aruba, St. KITTS, etc. But I’d love to travel through Italy and Alaska. Do you have any other solo cruises coming up? If you ever come across cheap deals such as this-please share.
Sounds amazing! I don’t have any cruise plans right now, hopefully soon! Of course, I’ll share it 👍
Going on my first solo cruise but not my first solo vacation. Going to Alaska in August on the NCL Encore. Sooooo looking forward to it!
Hey Ben, so I just scored another cheap deal for a cruise to Alaska in the next few weeks. It's a solo cabin interior.
I have really enjoyed your videos . I have cruised with family only but I'm not afraid of going along. So glad Norwegian decided to do solo cabins it makes a world of difference in one's wallet.
Thank you, Jackie! You’re right, it’s a great thing that NCL is offering solo cabins, saves so much money if you travel alone! Cruising with family is great too 😁👍
I have sailed Solo with Norwegian since 2010, on EPIC. But you surely don't save money by booking the "Studio" cabins. They can only be booked for one passenger, but come with double beds and 100+ sq feet of nice space. If you are shy, the Studios are fine because you have a built-in group of fellow solo travelers all in one private section of the ship. It's very nice, but not worth paying more for those cabins than being one person in a standard interiour cabin...
@@williambrooke6266are you saying it is cheaper for a single person to book an interior cabin meant for two, than it is to book a solo cabin?
Not always, but 95% of the time, in my experience.@@lisanncornelis4663
Thank you Ben! I'm planning to do that soon!!! Loved your video!
You’re welcome, Angela! Good luck and have fun! 😁🙏
Fantastic review!!!! Never thought I would take a cruise by myself, but I will now. What a great way to decompress and get away from it all! Thanks for the great blog!!!!
Thank you, Marc! Cruising alone is definitely a relaxing experience 😁 if you want to sleep in until 12, you can do that! If you want to eat 3 dinners in 1 night, you can do that! And you don’t have anyone telling you that you can’t 😂😂😂
Honestly many amazing cruise youtubers etc out there as well to help give you lots of advice before you go.
I’ve only cruised alone since none of my friends or family members are interested and it’s so fun and rewarding. Only thing that sucks is the price!
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Again, let’s see more solo cruises! Love it!!!!
Thank You Ben, s a solo traveller myself I have resisted travelling on a cruise, but you have clarified and inspired me to check on cruising!
Cheers, William! Cruising solo is a great experience! It’s different to a land vacation because on the ship, it’s highly likely you’ll see the same people again so it’s easy to make plans with them and you don’t have to travel far to get anywhere! Definitely look into it 😁
As a solo traveller who has cruised a bit you have been missing out. Be aware of the single supplement but other than that you will love it.
I am a solo and can’t imagine traveling any other way!
I took a cruise alone. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I am female and felt very safe and met lots of people. I highly recommend it 😍
Now after covid very hard to get a good deal for cruising solo. Not fair. Not many good deals anymore for solo cruisers
Great video! Taking my first solo cruise in June to Alaska on Norwegian. My feelings exactly, I can do what I want to do when I want to do it..
Thank you, Cheryl! Great, enjoy Alaska! You’re totally right, some days I slept in until noon, some days I had 3 dinners 😂 it’s your vacation so do whatever you want! 👍
I love travelling alone. Been on a solo cruise, too. Thanks for the tips and tricks!
It’s great, isn’t it? 😁 thank you for watching! 🙏
@@TravelWithBen121 absolutely love solo travel!
That was a great price! My sister in law who is single but traveled with family got a solo room and loved it. The studio lounge is a nice touch as well. Since it was auch a great savings maybe my husband and I should get separate rooms😂
I was lucky with the price! The lounge is definitely a huge bonus, I enjoyed tea and cookies every night 😁 you and your husband can have sleepovers in each others studio cabin 😂
Thank you for putting this out there. I am thinking about traveling solo and definitely on a cruise. I think it's just much easier going by yourself.
Thank you for watching! You should definitely go for it! If you wanna wake up late, you can! If you wanna eat cake all day, you can! 😂 you don’t need to make plans with anyone, you just go do whatever you want. There’s so many opportunities to meet people if you want to, if you want to keep to yourself, of course you can do that too! Good luck! 🤞
I totally agree! I feel that I miss so much when I'm focused on the person I'm with. Yes there are times when I want to say "wow! Look at that" and there's no one there but then the intl life long friends I've made from random conversations is priceless!
I definitely get that feeling, it’s nice sharing moments with people but focusing on yourself is great as there’s no compromise! Go and do whatever you want 😁👍
Thank you Ben for sharing. Enjoy watching your videos, never knew that NCL does solo studios, i will definitely look into this and try out solo cruising since I can't find anyone to do crusing with, your videos have inspired me tremendously ❤
Thank you for watching, Suzie! Going alone is better than not going 😁 enjoy your next cruise! 🚢
Thanks for the video - I love the NCL Solo cabins and the Solo lounge. I don't drink either, but with the coffee machine there, I don't even feel the need to buy a premium coffee! :) Note that NCL is adding solo balcony cabins (I'll stick with the studio though).
Thank you, Elna! The lounge is great! I went everyday for tea and cookies 😂 solo balcony would be great too, I think more cruise lines will start to offer a solo deal.
Thank you. That was eye opening in an excellent way. I loved how solo travellers were catered for.👍
Me too, Kerry! It was a great experience 😁 Thank you for watching 👍
What a fantastic price Ben!
I agree about the internet and the drinks package, it suited us that way.
Right, Anna! I was very lucky and the time of year helped too. I don’t need/want the drinks package or wifi so it suits me! 😁👍
You Brits Love 😍cruises. I am so appreciative. The best reviewers are the English. Looking forward to many good reviews and blogs.
British people are (mostly) honest 😂 if we don’t like it, we will say we don’t like it!
I am a solo traveller and I love the freedom it gives me over everything from start to finish.
I agree, Keith!
Looks good!!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Didi 😁🙏
I knew that NCL had solo cabins, but I had no idea that the overall experience was this great! You've inspired me.
Thanks so much for the great video!
Oh it was an amazing experience, Axella! Great cabins, great lounge, amazing ship. No complaints! Thank you for watching 🙏
Hey Ben
I was on this cruise from South Hampton to NYC also as a solo traveler… Made quite a few friends. The bliss lounge at night is a good place to socialize and meet new people
Great, Anthony! You’re right, many opportunities to meet new people if you want to! Or have alone time if you want to as well!
Thanks Ben for sharing this video clip. Best wishes to you. Cheers!🙏🍻
Thank you, Choo 😁
Hi Ben, I just watched your whole video on Getaway. It was great, I was hoping you would get some more sunny weather, but you were so happy each day. I've never been on a cruise but may try. Thanks for showing this great trip. Catherine from Toronto.
Thank you, Catherine! Luckily, we had a few sunny days towards the end but I still had a good time! How can you not be happy on a cruise? 😁 thanks again!
I took the Bliss solo to Mexico in November and it was AWESOME! I wanted to try out the solo cabins, and the lounge. Met so many nice people and already looking towards the next one. Great content and you can't beat that price!
Thank you, Leeann! I loved cruising solo on the Getaway, cabin and lounge are great! Many opportunities to meet people if you want to or keep to yourself if you want to! Thank you for watching 😁🙏
Wow! This is the best solo video I've EVER seen. I've never sailed alone but have been thinking about it. I would love to take an Alaskan cruise, but no one is interested. So, watching your video really helps. Thanks for sharing ❤
Wow! Thank you for watching! 😁 Alaska cruise sounds amazing, I’d love to do one too. Enjoy your next cruise! 🙏
Been on 3 Alaska cruises. Super: whales, eagles, bears, moose, sled dogs, totem poles, 🎉❤outback, bring binoculars 😊 salmon!
Thank you for sharing this. I've been in the business some time now however haven't cruised Norwegian yet. Looking forward to it. And solo travel is definitely my favorite. Thanks again. ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you, Shannel 😁 Norwegian does solo cruising very well! I was satisfied 👍 enjoy your next cruise!
@TravelWithBen121 definitely appreciate you. Looking forward to it. ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good video. Only one of my 5 cruises was solo, and it was quite different from yours, and crossed the Atlantic twice. It was in 1973 starting and ending in NYC, going to see a solar eclipse off the coast of Africa. The only ports were Tenerife and Dakar. I was 15 years old, traveling alone, and sharing a cabin with 3 strangers who of course I got to know well with 4 bunks in a small cabin, bathrooms down the hallway. There were amazing classes and programs on the ship. On eclipse day (plus a couple of days before it) the decks were covered with all of our telescopes. It was 16 days, and my fare was $500. The cabin had just a porthole, which got bolted shut on rough days, when big waves would put the porthole intermittently underwater, and sometimes we'd actually see fish. For every meal, I was seated with the same people at the same table for 8, none of whom were my cabin mates. Despite that, by the end of the cruise, I had probably met half of the 2000 passengers, and all of the lecturers, several of whom were quite famous. Just an amazing time. How I convinced my parents to let me spend my life savings to go, is a whole other story.
It sounds like a movie script 😂 it’s amazing you did that at 15 years old! Congrats 🙌
What an amazing adventure! 15 year olds today can't even get to school by themselves 😂😂.
That was a fantastic experience that not many can relate to. It's great to know the difference between cruising then vs. now. It's very different.
I'm not claustrophobic but this cabin could very well make me be. LOL.
When I first heard that there was going to be cabins for solo travelers I was totally happy, then I saw these and wanted to cry. I actually have to see out when I'm on a vehicle of any sort or it's just going to be a disaster.
I'm so bummed about these.
I've actually traveled solo for the majority of my life. I've done a handful of European trips with family but mostly I've been on my own and I love it. I'm in my 60s now and trying to figure where I'm going next.😀
Alban, luckily no one will force you to book this cabin 😂 it was perfect for me but not for you, that’s okay! Enjoy your next trip 👍
Wow! I am surprised with the price. I have to look into this more. I definitely like to travel solo but the prices on other cruise lines have gone up. Great info. Thanks for sharing.
I was surprised at the price too! 😂 I was very lucky to get this price. Many factors dictate the price, time of year, itinerary, when you book, so keep looking and good luck! 🤞
Usually, transatlantic cruises and repositioning cruises (leave from one port and end the cruise at another) are cheaper than certain destinations of the same length.
Great video! I’m 69 and sailed solo from Barcelona to New York on the NCL Gem. Really amazing! I have also sailed on the Joy, Bliss, Getaway and Breakaway.
I really love NCL ships, and have always felt welcome and comfortable sailing solo.
Sounds amazing, Regina! I’d love to cruise on the other NCL ships to see how they compare! 😁👍
Thanks for sharing. I have done three solo cruises and loved every single one with last May's Alaskan cruise (NCL) at the top of the list. Truly a unique experience, and I look forward to my next cruise; hopefully through Asia.
Sounds amazing, Jasmine! Hopefully you can cruise Asia 😁
It’s really fun and relaxing to just hang out in the spa areas. I wouldn’t take a cruise now unless I had a spa room with a spa package. The best!
Great, enjoy the spa! Thank you for watching :)
You just brought back some memories friend😊, I literally just got off that ship on February 23rd. I even stayed right down the hall in room 11559, Great ship and staff. There is even a guy that was pouring me in my friend triple shots! Of course he instantly became our favorite bartender😅, what a blast
Cheers, John! The studios are great, right?! I enjoyed the cruise very much. A great experience and a great ship. Enjoy the drinks 😂
OMG!! THANK YOU! I love solo travel and i get tired of paying for 2. Because of you I'm gonna go NCL!
Thanks for watching, Wanda! Solo cabins are amazing for saving money, paying for 2 people as a solo cruiser is very unfair so it’s great that NCL offers studio cabins! Good luck and enjoy your next cruise! 😁👍
I really enjoyed your video. I went on the NCL Epic when it first came out. The Epic was the first ship to have the solo cabins. I loved it. Met some great people in the lounge every evening. Looks like they have improved it so much since. Beautiful ship. Loved your presentation and you did a great job.
Don H Ocala Florida USA
Thanks so much, Don! The lounge is a great way to meet other solo cruisers! How do you mean they have improved it so much? What has changed?
Maybe change is not the right word but I am sure they have upgraded them considerably since I was on it. I was on the NCL Epic which was the first ship to have the solo cabins. LOVED it.
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That time between lunch and dinner sounds amazing. Free reign of everything available at the time. (Including empty public spaces like you showed.)
I love socializing, but I also love having space to myself. Being alone is wonderful if you don't feel alone : )
That time is great! But a few hours alone is very different when the rest of the day is spent with someone 😁
This is a great video. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Darla! :)
Amazing caption Ben . I have cruised on Norwegian twice. I loved it. I cruised on Carnival as well. Party party 🥳. Loved all 3 cruises. I'm looking forward to going on Virgin and Royal Caribbean.
That’s great, Monique! I’d love to try them all too 😁
I've never cruised before, but as a single guy, this looks perfect. I'm social but also happy by myself. The cabin looks absolutely fine and I'm going to investigate further 😊
Go for it, Steve! 😁
I love traveling alone. Always wanted to go on a cruise alone.
Go for it, Rob!
Nice insight into cruising on board of the Norwegian Getaway.
Cheers, Mario 👍
I went on a solo cruise on the Epic in February and it was so much fun. I really enjoyed the solo meet ups. I met some fun people and it was nice to know that I could either hang out with those people or do my own thing. The studio cabin was perfect for me and I liked having the option to go to the solo lounge when I wanted a quiet space away from the crowd.
I agree with everything you said, Jen! 😁 NCL are ery accommodating for solo cruisers!
Great video. I would love to get into traveling solo. Your content is very encouraging. Thank you 😊
Life is too short, man! Either go alone or don’t go! Always go 😁 good luck! 👍
Absolutely 👍
Thanks a lot, Ben for the wonderful video.
I am planning to travel solo in NCL. This will be my very first cruise.
After watching your video, I am now convinced that I can enjoy an affordable trip by getting a studio cabin.
I am now very excited to learn that travelling solo has its perks and it can be relaxing not just for yourself but in meeting other solo travellers as well
@@josephlalog2912 thanks for watching, Joseph! The solo cabins are hard to get because there’s not many of them but they are great! Saves you a lot of money and plenty of opportunity to meet other solo travelers. If you want to keep to yourself, you can definitely do that but if you want to make friends, you can definitely do that too! Good luck 🤞
@@TravelWithBen121 Thanks a lot, Ben
I'm glad I found this channel! Really enjoyed the video. I'm a solo cruiser, but have never been on Norwegian. I just pay double (totally unfair!) on the other cruise lines. In three months, I'm going on another cruise and, for the very first time, I'll have my sister with me. It will be weird sharing a room for the first time in 12 years of cruising. Anyhoo, thanks for the video and inspiration!! 🤗
Thank you for watching, Dr Braxy! It is totally unfair to cruise alone and pay double! 😂 I understand why they do it but it’s still not fair. That’s why I like NCL so much because solo cruisers can save so much money by only paying for 1 person. Hopefully other cruise lines will do the same! Which cruise lines have you been on? It’s surprising you’ve cruised for 12 years and never been on Norwegian. You’ll have fun with your sister! Show her the ropes 😁🙏
Thanks, Ben!! I've been on Carnival cruises, and then 2 years ago, I finally went in RCCL (I didn't like it 😔 ). You have inspired me to try Norwegian next year! 🤗⛱️
I’ve done 3 solo NCL cruises. I’m booked on another three, Alaska, a Reposition from Lisbon to Buenos Aires and an Antarctica cruise . They are great.
Wow! All 3 itineraries sounds amazing, Michael. Have you been on all of the NCL ships?
Fantastic price! Have cruised solo several times & with friends & family other times. Solo cruise Hawaii to Vancouver is booked for next year. Lots of sea days! 😀
Right, Juanita! I was very lucky! Wow, thats great! Hawaii is on my bucket list 😁 enjoy!
I think going solo sometimes is great. I like taking road trips by myself also. I can do what I want. I like to workout in the morning and enjoy the area.
Sounds great, James!
I have been on 2 TAs as a solo, they both were amazing. One was on the Getaway in 2019 and the second on the Breakaway. The opportunities are endless. Everyone should try it at least once. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I agree with you! You have a lot of time to be busy in the ports and relax on the sea days. I’d love to do another one soon 😁 thank you for watching 🙏
I might just have to try it! Thank you for the detailed tour of a solo cruiser.
Go for it, Deb! 😁 I had a great cruise 🚢 Thank you for watching 🙏
You know, sometimes people need to get our of their comfort zone. I'm sure it would be fun. You learn to do something new. I'm always open to that!😊
@@debmele48 I agree 😁 life is too short.
Wow, very interesting. Great price too. I didn’t realize they had studio cabins. It looked like the cruise was not full. Not huge crowds either.
This cruise wasn’t 100% full! Studio cabins are great 👍 a money saver for solo cruisers.
Awesome video here Ben, and thanks for highlighting what cruising is like solo! 😎
I'm a habitual solo traveller myself (I have pretty strong ASD, so it comes with the territory 🌻) and the few times I've travelled with others I've found travelling _en compagne_ surprisingly difficult, especially where decisions on what to do and transport connections are concerned. Yet I've often felt uncomfortable with the idea of cruising solo part for the (typically) higher fares, and also the concern that through my ASD and difficulty mixing with others I'd experience such solitude that a cruise might affect my mental health. 🤯
I've been watching a lot of cruise related content lately (I'm getting close to _that_ age, so I suppose YT's algorithm is working properly! 😆) and I think I'd love to give it a go if I could afford it...But for a solo traveller with significant ASD and very underdeveloped social skills would this really be a wise thing for me to consider? 🤔
‘That age’?! How dare you!! 😂 only joking. Cruising used to only be for older people but it’s definitely not anymore. I understand what you means when traveling with a group and you all need to decide/agree on what to do and it can be very frustrating as everyone has things they want to do but feel like they should stay together. Cruising solo literally gives you the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want. If you want to sleep in until noon, you can do that. If you want to have 3 dinners, you can do that. No compromises and no one telling you what to do. When it comes to meeting people, it’s really up to you and your mood. There were some days when I wouldn’t speak to anyone all day, because I didn’t want to 😂 but there were other days where I would chat to people in the lounge, play a game show with strangers, have a drink at the bar and chat, chat to people next to me at dinner. Definitely do a cruise if you can, it’s a great experience and the environment is very relaxed so no pressure to do anything! Good luck 🤞
I think that cabin is great!
Me too, Regina! Perfect for 1 👍
I travelled on the Getaway solo last year Transatlantic. I absolutely loved it. Looking at it again for this year
Great! Did you have a studio cabin? I loved the Getaway very much. I’d love to cruise again 😁👍
I have taken several cruises by myself. I love it.
Great, Barbara! 🚢
Looks good! I’m disabled too so would need to check if everything is accessible!
Cheers, Anthony! I don’t know officially but I’d say studio cabins are not accessible, they might have accessible studios but you’d need to ask! The lounge on the Getaway is on deck 10 with accessibility from deck 10 and 11, cabins on both decks. I’ve been told that solo cruisers staying in regular cabins can also request access to the studios lounge, which is great! Good luck 🤞😁
You aren't alone you are by yourself. Solo travel down time is what gets people, but you are a secure person, those down times don't really matter
I was alone 😁 not lonely! Sea day down times were great! Very relaxing 👍
secure singles never really get lonely as they are happy with their own company as much as with others
I will be doing the transatlantic crossing solo from Southampton to Miami next February on the Bliss. I can't wait! The Bliss has an Observation Lounge which is great for a chilled time in late afternoon
That’s great, Helen! Wow, observation lounge sounds like a great spot to relax! The Getaway is the only NCL ship I’ve been on so I’d love to check out the Bliss and the other ships! Enjoy your cruise! 🚢
Recent widow cruise lover too. I'm ready to go again, you give me hope it's ok to go aline, and still have fun
Go for it, Nanci :) Enjoy your cruise!
Great video Ben. Actually it's even worse for solo travelers... They now started charging MORE than twice the rate, stating that a second person would also spend more money on the ship as well. It certainly would be nice that they would cater to solos, but on the newer ships, it's not the case. Thanks for the review!
Thanks, JP! You’re right, I’ve seen some cruises priced at over 200% for solo travellers. I understand why they do it but that’s why solo cabins are so valuable! Thank you for watching 😁👍
I have gone on Princess and Celebrity - they both had freestyle dining, however, I think the travel agency we went through procured that as one of our perks for taking the cruise. I believe some people had assigned dinner times. I wouldn't like that. Also, it is really enjoyable to watch this. I am really looking forward to cruising alone in the future. I have cruised twice with a friend, but I did, or didn't do things I would like to have done (or not done). We had somewhat different priorities and travel styles, so I am looking forward to going it on my own next time.
I want to eat dinner whenever I want to 😁 not when I get told to. It’s great traveling alone and with others but you can do whatever you want if you go alone! Enjoy your next cruise 🚢
@@TravelWithBen121 Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for the info
Thanks, Charles! 🙏
Thanks for sharing. I've never been on a cruise but this is really making me want to go on a cruise😊
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching, Olivia 😁 Your cruise is waiting for you! 😁
That is admirable what you are doing. I would definitely go on a cruise by myself though I worry about safety especially for a solo woman traveler. No pressure of what others want to do and I would have so much time to think, to reflect, to write. To sleep!! The older I get, the more I welcome solitude.
I definitely understand your feelings but there is always opportunities to meet other solo travelers (many solo women) and explore the ports with them if you want. I’d say you’re in absolutely no danger being a solo woman on the ship, but of course be smart, but there were over 200 solo cruisers on this cruise, many women. Also a lot of time to relax and do whatever you want! Thank you for watching 😁🙏
@@TravelWithBen121 wow. Beautiful! Thank you for responding. Safe travels.
I always respond 😁 take care!
Fun thing if you’re ever in Memphis, you can tour the studio where that Million Dollar Quarter jammed! That was a great tour.
No way?! That’s so cool! I’d love to do that tour 😁
@@TravelWithBen121 yep, $15 and you will get an opportunity to have your picture taken in that very spot. Sun Studios. 10/10 recommend, would do again. A must for music lovers.
Sounds amazing! I’ll go there one day 😁
Memphis my favorite city!! Graceland also a must see !! 🎉❤
I like the freestyle of cruising. I've been on two & had a ball. Have fun!
I agree, Cheryl Ann 😁 a lot of freedom to do whatever you want. Plenty of food, activities, entertainment and friends to be made!
Really interesting video. I’m considering going alone. Can’t believe how quiet the ship is. No crowds as is usual.
It was a great cruise! Thank you for watching 🙏
The Norwegian solo cabins are pretty good, but sometimes a regular inside cabin on the same ship can be cheaper even for one person. So you need to look for that. Also, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have solo balcony cabins on some ships. (Real balconies, not just the virtual ones.)
You’re right, David! Luckily I got a good price on the studio cabin but it’s good to shop around for good deals. I’ve heard some cruise lines will start to offer solo balcony cabins and inside cabins so that’s great!
I cruise solo quite often and I can never find good deals like that. I’ve tried booking myself, with different agencies and as I said ….Never!
@@mikiweaver3558 Same here. When the price seems too good to be true, watch out. If you have to fly to another state or country to board, that's an addded expense plus hotel, ubers, meals, etc. A solo 7 day cruise, on Norwegian, to Alaska from Seattle, was advertised at $1465. I booked it and it ended up costing me $4000 and I live in Florida!
You had me at Solo, the price just sealed the deal.
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Great showing of your Solo cruise. I travel alone mostly. I'll stay 8-10 at a Resort & love doing whatever I want whenever. Have done only 1 cruise, not a water person. Shared with my sister in law who plans group cruises each year...waiting to hear back what she thought, etc.
Sounds great Rhonda! Solo traveling gives you the freedom to do whatever you want! 8-10 days at a resort would be sooo great 😊
I did my second solo cruise last month, I love it !! P&O have two set dining times, but in MDR I always sat on a table with other solo cruises, it’s a GREAT way to make friends, because we were all solos!! Had a solo, ocean view cabin as well and saved a tonne of money doing that too !!! Never felt lonely. Always had something to do 😀
Sounds great, Jackie! There's always something to do and people to talk to! :) When is your next cruise?
I went solo a year ago, I made two friends that I still talk to. One I went on another cruise with and the other, we are going to Japan cruise next year.
That’s amazing, Keon! There’s plenty of opportunities to meet others on a cruise. Enjoy Japan!
I am 63. I went on a cruise with my sisters at 27 and with my husband on our honeymoon, both Norwegian. We had to dress to have dinner in the dining room, and there was assigned seating and an assigned time. We selected the early seating and did the shows and clubs after dinner. With my sisters, there were three of us and we had dinner every night with a guy in his 60s traveling with his two girlfriends who were sisters in their early thirties. We had the impression that he hired them for the trip. We were courteous and friendly but we had nothing in common. 😅 I would love to cruise again and I love the idea of not having assigned seats and assigned times and not getting dressed up. I like the idea of just sitting with new people and enjoy meeting many people. Can you do the whole thing in casual clothing?
Sounds like fun cruises! Getting dressed up totally depends on the cruise line / itinerary / ship. This cruise was completely casual so they did have 'theme nights' but it was totally optional. Some cruise lines are more strict with the themes, so on formal night, they won't let you into the main dining room if you're not dressed correctly. The dress code only applies for the main dining room, definitely no dress code for the buffet, so if you don't plan on going to the main dining room, you can wear casual clothes everyday if you want. I love the freestyle dining, I want to eat dinner when I want, not when I get told to. The good think about not having a regular dinner time is you can sit with different people each time if you want to. Thanks for watching!
A sun dress, is enough for any dining room, nice sandals, simple, no formal bologna for me. 🧓🧳👗🥿
Thanks for your video. About pricing you didn't mention the NCL daily service charge (kind of gratuity) of 20 $ per day/person, which is automatically charged to every passenger's onboard account. Means, in your case there is an additional amount of 260 $ (13 day cruise) to pay. Otherwise passengers can decide to reduce or even have removed the service charge at guest service desk right in time before onboard account is closed at midnight the day before disembarkation.
I was solo traveller in November 2023 on Norwegian Bliss and had a Solo Studio. And in December 2023 I was solo at Norwegian Spirit in "normal" cabin for solo use (12 days going home from USA to French-Polynesia). Both cruises as solo traveller were great, I met a lot of interesting and nice people from all over the world. And great friendships have developped since then.
By the way NCL offers on each ship cabins for solo travellers (smaller ships do not have the Studios).
Next cruise in 2024 will be together with my son - we have 2 Solo Studios, so each of us has privacy.
Greetings from our paradise island Moorea 🌴🏖🇵🇫🇫🇷🇪🇺
Thank you, Monika. 😁 gratuities are a private matter, no one should tell you how you spend your own money, so I won’t be talking about that. I’ve never been to French-Polynesia but I’ve been to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji! Enjoy the next cruise with your son! 😁🙏
Thank you Ben!
Your video was excellent!
I am now inspired to live on the Norwegian Getaway liner for the next year.
It will save me tremendously in my living expenses and seems a good hiatus to me.
All of God's blessings be upon you and your future!
I would love on there too, Sean 😂 Thank you for watching!
Norwegian is my favorite cruise line 🛳 🚢
They’re great, Adam!
I've been on 3 cruises alone, 1 with friends. I had a better time on the solo cruises and I am going solo on a Cunard cruise in October.
That’s great! Advantages to both kinds of cruises but the freedom to do whatever you want is great 😊 enjoy your cruise! 🚢
I LOVE travelling solo on Norwegian! You were lucky to get a solo cabin at that reduced rate...in my experience they sell out FAST! You've got me itching to book my next adventure!
Norwegian was great! I had no complaints, I’d love to cruise again with them. You’re right, I had good timing and lots of luck to get this deal! It’s always time for another adventure 😁🙏
This was awesome. Ty for the education.
Thanks for watching!
That’s an amazing price for13day holiday
I agree! ☝️
68yo, single 55.
Jan 5-12 NCL Prima solo cabin #13577 Seven days. Galveston to 4 ports in Carribean. $1,800? included taxes, tips, alcohol, excursions. Donna Summer show was EXCEPTIONALLY GREAT. Food couldn't be beat.
Volunteer flight bumped home = $1,000 voucher.Booked 1st class Duluth MN to Miami.
Breakaway Dec 1-12 for 11day, 9 ports! Deck 10 so no stairs to main floor of solo Lounge. $1,550 - $100 for "next cruise",
plus port tax, tips, 10 excursions (two free). I'll have a Great time for sure, despite paying more than your $600
Sounds amazing Connie, enjoy your cruises!
Gosh!! What a Great deal Ben!! Thanks so much for doing the video! I do and enjoy travelling alone and I completely can relate to what you are saying about being free to do what you want at your own time own target! This is what holidays should be all about isn't? Definitely will check out the the Norwegian because the single cabin is perfect and so affordable!
Thanks, Jenny! Check out the other cruise videos if you didn’t see them, I had a great time! I agree, I got a great deal on my cruise and the studio cabin is perfect for 1 person! Of course, a vacation is supposed to be whatever you want it to be! Do whatever makes you happy 😁 Thank you for watching!
You are inspiring me to cruise by myself! And the price is unbelievable!!
Go for it, Brenda! I agree :)
***@Travel With Ben, which travel agent di dyou use to receive this price?? Or did you go directly to the NCL website? How far in advance before departure did you book and receive this deal? I called the NCL company directly and their communiation on what they offer is horrible! Thanks for your info!
I booked directly on the NCL website and I booked only 2-3 weeks before the departure date :) Good luck!
I wouldn't have enough vacation time to do a 13 day cruise, but I did a 7-night Alaska cruise (plus 3 days in Seattle before/after) and a solo cruise is the BEST solo vacation- it's SO easy. Personally, I had planned to film youtube videos, but ended up not doing it (I don't really do travel content and thought I might want to, but it's just not my niche), but I brought tons of art supplies and basically had an art retreat. I read 8 books, did a ton of paintings, and just had the most relaxing time ever. I met lots of people, but mostly just enjoyed time by myself. It was expensive though- my solo cruise cost as much as it would have been to bring my family of 4. In alaska, I wanted a balcony.
Sounds great! Enjoy your next cruise 🚢
Great video, love it, good Job Ben.
Thank you, Augusto! 😁👍
I'm 68 and have NEVER heard of cruises for one person!!! I wish I had known sooner in life, I've missed out on so much travel I've so desperately wanted/needed... I'm a new subscriber BECAUSE of this post!!! Thanks so much!!! 🇺🇸💟
Thank you, Patricia! No need to wait around for someone to join 😊