The solo travelers lounge, available 24 hours a day to passengers booked in studio cabins aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. PRIME photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line
Travel providers with solo programs
PRIME – August 2014
According to a recent article in Travel Age West, the following travel providers are also taking notice of the solo travel market:
AmaWaterways – This company waives the single supplement on select departures of its river cruises.
www.amawaterways.com
Classic Journeys – This company tries to keep its single supplement fees at an average 15 percent.
www.classicjourneys.com
Contiki Vacations – This company specializes in travel for the 18 to 35 year-old market, helping travelers connect and set up rooming arrangements before they travel.
www.contiki.com
G Adventures – Instead of charging single supplements, this tour company charges travelers on a twin share basis. For those preferring solo accommodations, the company offers "My Own Room" at an additional price.
www.gadventures.com
Holland America Cruise Line – This company will help pair up solo travelers of the same sex to help guests avoid the 150-to-200 percent single supplement markup. If the cruise line cannot find a second guest, single travelers can cruise at the double occupancy rate.
www.hollandamerica.com
Insight Vacations – On most of its tours, this company offers to match travelers of the same sex to avoid the single supplement charge.
www.singlesupplement.com
