Cruising solo, but not alone

We've got a modern spin on taking a singles cruise.

It's so simple, and easy to join. Just pick your cruise group, book with us, and we join you with the group. There's an instant group of dinner buddies and ship meet ups with our other Cruise Circle for Solo members while at sea.

Whether you’re a seasoned independent traveller, you’ve always wanted to try going alone, or you just can't find a travel partner, there’s a lot to love about solo cruises.

Love the idea of cruising, but not the idea of cruising alone?

With our exclusive Cruise Circle for Solos
® you:

*  won't have to rely on anyone else   
can still enjoy your ‘me’ time   
* can set your own pace


And most of all, you can do whatever you want — whenever you want! But for all the great things about cruising solo… there are some downfalls that seem unavoidable. Now, this is where we step in! And this is where you can see the simple new take on a singles cruise – why didn’t someone think of this sooner?

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CRUISE SOLO, NOT ALONE

Cruise Circle for Solos is a unique concept for cruising solo:  it's cruises for solo travellers who want to enjoy the benefits of solo cruises without the drawbacks of travelling alone.

The idea is simple: we create exclusive travel groups — just for solo travellers like you, to join. 

That means you can enjoy the luxury of a beautiful cruise vacation — without the usual problems of a solo trip, like being stuck alone when you are yearning for some company , or having nobody to split the room fees with. In short, it’s the best of both worlds!

And with a wide range of destinations including the South Pacific, New Zealand, Transpacific, around Australia, and more to come, Cruise Circle for Solos is the first offering on this scale in Australia’s history — and solo cruise fans are excited!

Does any of this sound familiar to you?

 

It’s great having freedom to cruise solo… but then I get to dinner and I’m embarrassed to sit alone.

I enjoy solo cruises, but having a drink at the bar or dancing is no fun by yourself.

If so, you’re not alone. And what's more, until now, your options for cruising solo and finding cruise buddies have been pretty limited.  But we live for the solo travel experience. And in 2011 we decided to reinvent singles cruises, with our groups for solos.

And who else wants to avoid feeling like this?  "I hate having to answer everyone's questions about why I'm travelling alone."

Cruise Circle for Solos

WHY JOIN A CRUISE CIRCLE FOR SOLOS GROUP?

Designed with the independent solo traveller in mind. So when you book, you’ll get stuff that actually matters to you, like being able to: 

  • Dine the way you want, every night.  Feeling social? Enjoy a meal with the group. Want some time to yourself? Dine solo tonight -  freedom to choose how you want to dine.

  • Travel with friends, not strangers. Before every cruise, we’ll give you the chance to get in touch with the others cruising with you, before you even set foot on the ship.  

  • Enjoy pre-arranged drink meeting times. There's pre-arranged meeting times and venues on board - no more solo drinks (unless you want to drink alone).
Cruise Circle for Solos

A GROUP FOR SOLOS CRUISING

Join our Facebook group to find about more about joining our cruise groups just for singles. 'Single' or 'Solo' - it's for anyone cruising alone that loves the idea of connecting with others doing just the same.

Join 100's of other cruise fans that cruise solo. Our Facebook group is a dedicated space for singles cruise fans to chat; ask questions or post the answers. Share your experiences, post about your next cruise plans with us

Cruise Circle for Solos are groups created exclusively by us, on board Royal Caribbean ships.


The ‘Not-So-Fine’ Print

We truly believe this is going to be an AWESOME opportunity for singles cruising. But before you rush to book, there are a few things we do want you to know: 

  • Mos are unescorted cruises! We’ll provide the bookings, the meal reservations, the bar times, and the friends — but the rest is up to you. Yes, we know this freedom is exactly why you want to do this. But we’ve got to be clear!

  • Circle Join Fee - a group joining fee, the 'Circle Join Fee' applies to our cruise groups and is advised with quotes.

  • We’re keeping it friendly. We know some people hear ‘singles cruising’ and think ‘dating’… but that’s not what we’re about. If you share, you’ll be partnered with a same-gender roommate, for obvious reasons. That’s not to say you won’t meet your match on board… but if that’s your main goal, Cruise Circle for Solos probably isn’t the right place to find it!

  • Specialty restaurants. For cruise groups with Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants are not included. You’re always free to choose to book yourself — or even go with others you meet in the group!

  • No inside rooms for room sharers. As experienced cruisers know, if you’re in an inside cabin, there’s two light settings: on, and pitch dark! And even if you and your roommate are the best of friends, a night owl and a sleepyhead might not get along well at 5am when the light suddenly starts blazing overhead… so to keep the peace, we keep shared rooms to outside cabins.

  • Help your roommate sleep! We want to make sure that when you cruise, you get a great night’s sleep — so when you book, we ask for honesty about your sleep habits: snoring, CPAP machines for sleep apnoea, insomnia, or other things that might disturb a roommate. If everyone’s honest, we can make sure everyone gets a good night’s sleep!

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