Singles cruises

[Willie]

Hi...anyone cruising on Princess Enchanted in June (singles cruise)?

[3Sisters]

@Willie This sounds so fun! I have noticed a few people on the boards commenting about upcoming cruises with Enchanted Princess. Will this be your first time on the ship? Will you be cruising a Western or Eastern Caribbean itinerary? How does a singles cruise work? Are only singles welcome aboard this itinerary? Enchanted Princess is a pretty large ship for a singles-only experience! I have yet to cruise solo so I'm very curious how it all works. 

[Willie]

Hi 3Sisters...I am so looking forward to this cruise,  I've been on about 14 cruises,  this will be my first singles cruise and my first  Princess cruise. This is an Eastern Caribbean itinerary, it's a hosted singles cruise, a host will set up certain events for singles however, there will be regular guests also,  I hear it's so much fun,  I'll tell you all about it or maybe you should come!

[3Sisters]

@Willie That's very impressive! You are a pretty avid cruiser. I have heard wonderful things about Princess Cruises, but I have yet to cruise with the line. I can't wait to hear about what your experience is like as a first-timer with Princess Cruises. Have you done a singles cruise with another line in the past? You will have a blast in the Eastern Caribbean with many singles ready to have a good time! As long as you are able to avoid hurricanes, this itinerary in June should be a great one. Usually the hurricane season starts off slow, and you will be towards the beginning of the season anyhow. Thanks for explaining how the whole single cruise works. I thought that the entire ship would be filled with singles, which sounds pretty fun! I can only imagine the group will be so lively and adventurous. Will any of the singles group be booking excursions together? 

[Willie]

I've never done a singles cruise before,  excited about this one,  not sure if other singles have booked excursions,  I haven’t yet,  are you planning a cruise soon?

[3Sisters]

@Willie It would be cool if you could book an excursion as a singles group! I'm sure it would be difficult to get everyone onboard to book the same excursions for every port, but maybe a few of you could agree on one or two. I am planning a family cruise for early 2026! I just cruised last month and hoping to possibly squeeze another in 2025, just haven't decided when and where yet. In 2025 I have a few on land obligations and celebrations that will take precedence over a cruise next year, but I still have intentions of squeezing one in. Do you have any other cruises planned other than this exciting singles cruise?

[Willie]

I'm sure I'll plan another one for 2025!

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@Willie I hope you have a lovely time on your upcoming singles cruise. I can't wait to read about what you thought of Princess Cruises in comparison to other cruise lines. Most guests who cruise with Princess Cruises fall in love with the line, and I have heard the food quality is better than most. What is typically your favorite cruise line? 

I would assume after this cruise experience you would book another for the coming year. I recommend looking into booking your future cruise onboard your upcoming Enchanted Princess sailing. Usually, the rates, deposits, and onboard credits can be really great, better than booking off-ship. I recommend looking into itineraries that you could potentially be interested in beforehand and see the costs of those itineraries if you were to book on the ship! You never know; you could be pleasantly surprised.

Edited March 20 by Kendall James-Vargas

[Willie]

I've cruised with Royal Caribbean about 13 times,  I'm very excited for my 1st Princess cruise,  sure I'll be booking my next one on board!

[3Sisters]

@Willie Does RCL offer any singles cruises as well? Since you have been loyal to RCL I would imagine you would enjoy a RCL singles cruise unless you are switching lines for a reason. I have heard that Princess Cruises is a more upscale line, attracting a more mature crowd. What are some things you like/dislike about RCL? That's a great plan on action booking onboard because you can save some major bucks by doing that. 

[Willie]

I'm not sure if RCL offer singles cruises,  I booked mine through Vacations to go, RCL has become a bit too pricey,  I think I'll enjoy this Princess cruise maybe a little more than RCL, don't really have any dislikes on RCL other than price.

[3Sisters]

@Willie After doing some digging, I discovered RCL doesn't offer special prices for single occupants. Considering that, I would imagine RCL singles cruises are likely few and far between. For your upcoming Princess cruise, did you receive a special/better rate as a single occupant? Many cruise lines, like RCL, don't give a good enough price break for solo occupants. That's such a bummer because solo occupants end up having to absorb all of those extra costs as if there were double occupants in the stateroom! I agree RCL's prices have gone up, but I was under the impression Princess Cruises is more exclusive than RCL. If you are getting better rates while cruising withe Princess Cruises, that means RCL's prices are getting significantly higher!

[Willie]

No better rate however,  I have the option of splitting the cost with a roommate,  my cruise is paid in full and I  can tell you that Princess's prices overall are better than RCL, the excitement is building!!

[Cruising Caribbean]

@Willie I hope you have a great cruise!I love cruising in June. The weather is typically warm and sunny, and it's the perfect time of year to enjoy tropical paradise in the water. I would have never assumed Princess Cruises prices would come out cheaper than RCL's! That's very surprising to me. Your cruise is only 2 months out, and I'm sure you make some incredible memories. Does Princess Cruises offer a randomized roommate option or do you have to bring your own roommate along?