Traveling solo doesn’t have to mean traveling alone — and it certainly doesn’t mean compromising on the experience.

More cruise lines and tour companies are recognizing the growing demand for solo travel, offering accommodations, pricing and itineraries designed specifically for travelers exploring on their own. Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing cruise, an escorted European journey, an African safari or an adventure with a small group of like-minded travelers, there are more options than ever.

At WorldTravelService, our Travel Advisors can help you compare these choices and find the experience that fits your travel style, comfort level and budget.

Cruising Solo

Cruising can be especially appealing for solo travelers. Your accommodations, dining, entertainment and transportation between destinations are all conveniently combined, while onboard activities make it easy to be as social — or as independent — as you choose.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has been a leader in creating accommodations specifically for solo cruisers. In addition to its popular Studio staterooms, Norwegian now offers Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony accommodations, giving independent travelers more choices at different price points.

These accommodations are priced for one guest rather than using traditional double-occupancy pricing. On select ships, Studio guests can also enjoy access to a dedicated Studio Lounge, creating an easy place to meet other solo travelers. Availability and Studio Lounge access vary by ship.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean offers Studio staterooms on select ships, with configurations varying by vessel. Depending on the ship, options can include interior studios, virtual-view accommodations, ocean-view rooms and studio balcony accommodations.

Because these rooms are limited and aren’t available across the entire fleet, working with a Travel Advisor can make it easier to identify the right ship, itinerary and available solo accommodation.

Celebrity Cruises

For solo travelers looking for a more elevated cruise experience, Celebrity Cruises offers Single Staterooms designed specifically for one guest.

On Celebrity Edge®, Celebrity Apex®, Celebrity Beyond® and Celebrity Ascent®, travelers can find the Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda, offering 184 square feet of living space plus a 42-square-foot Infinite Veranda. It’s an appealing choice for someone who wants a private space designed for one without giving up the experience of enjoying the ocean from their own veranda.

Virgin Voyages

Looking for an adults-only getaway? Virgin Voyages is exclusively for adult travelers and offers the Solo Insider, a cozy interior cabin specifically designed for one Sailor.

Solo Insider cabins feature a large single bed, rain shower, mood lighting and Virgin’s cabin technology. Virgin’s energetic dining, entertainment and social atmosphere can also make it easy for solo travelers to meet people while still having a private retreat at the end of the day.

Guided Tours for Solo Travelers

Prefer exploring on land? Guided and small-group tours offer another great solution. You can travel independently while enjoying the convenience of planned transportation, accommodations, sightseeing and knowledgeable guides — plus the opportunity to meet other travelers along the way.

Tauck

For travelers seeking an upscale, highly inclusive guided experience, Tauck offers some particularly attractive opportunities for solo guests.

On Tauck’s European river cruises, Category 1 cabins have no single supplement, meaning the single price is the same as the per-person double-occupancy price. Tauck also offers solo savings on select other river cruise cabin categories and select land journeys.

With Tauck Directors, included sightseeing and thoughtfully planned experiences, this can be an excellent way to enjoy independent travel while still having the camaraderie and support of a group.

Abercrombie & Kent

For the luxury solo traveler, Abercrombie & Kent offers several ways to explore. Solo travelers can join A&K’s expertly guided group journeys or choose a private, tailor-made journey built around their individual interests.

A&K’s private journeys can be customized around how and where you want to travel, providing the freedom of solo exploration with expert planning and an international support network behind your trip.

Intrepid Travel

For travelers who enjoy immersive experiences and small-group adventures, Intrepid Travel is another solo-friendly option. Many travelers join Intrepid trips on their own, making the group environment a natural way to meet people with similar interests.

Solo travelers can generally share twin accommodations with another traveler, or on most trips choose to pay an additional single supplement for a private room.

G Adventures

G Adventures is another strong option for travelers who want the independence of traveling solo combined with the social benefits and convenience of a small-group trip.

On many G Adventures group trips, solo travelers can share accommodations with another traveler without paying a single supplement. Private-room options may also be available on certain itineraries for an additional charge.

Brendan Vacations

Dreaming of Ireland or Scotland? Brendan Vacations offers guided vacations as well as customizable travel throughout the Celtic destinations.

For travelers exploring on their own, Brendan promotes low single supplements and room-sharing options on eligible guided vacations, which can help reduce some of the additional costs traditionally associated with solo travel.

Why Work With a Travel Advisor for a Solo Trip?

Solo travel comes with a unique set of considerations. Is a dedicated single cabin actually a better value than paying a supplement on a standard room? Would you prefer a group with plenty of social interaction or more independent time? Which itinerary feels comfortable for your first solo international trip?

That’s where we come in.

A WorldTravelService Travel Advisor can compare cruise lines, ships, cabin categories, tour companies and itineraries to help find the right fit. We can also assist with flights, pre- and post-trip accommodations, travel protection and the many details that can make traveling independently feel much easier.

You may be traveling solo, but you don’t have to plan solo.

Ready to see the world on your own terms? Contact WorldTravelService and let one of our experienced Travel Advisors help you find your next solo adventure.