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Your own cabin, a variety of activities and experiences and countless opportunities to meet other guests. There's so much to love cruising solo with us.

Not only are our holidays packed with magic-making moments, they also provide a safe space and peace of mind when travelling alone. Whether you prefer to keep to yourself or make new friends, a P&amp;O Cruises adventure is full of options.
If you love to meet like-minded people, our welcoming and secure ships are the perfect place to do just that. You’ll find lots of complimentary activities to enjoy throughout your solo cruise holiday, including coffee mornings and drinks receptions held specifically for solo travellers. Each of our ships has a casino, a theatre, live music, a fully equipped gym and a choice of pools and whirlpool spas to use at your leisure. There’s even a library on most of our ships if you run out of reading material and our Oasis Spa and Salon if you feel like rejuvenating with an ocean-inspired treatment.
When dining, you might choose to eat alone or share a table with other guests. You even have the option to dine in your room with a mouth-watering room service menu to pick from… meals, desserts, snacks and drinks, all prepared with care and delivered with a smile.
If you plan on discovering yourself while exploring each destination, you’re free to adventure alone. Or you could join the friends you make during your holiday or even a shore experience group. Shore experiences are available to book up to a year before your trip, or you can visit the Shore Experiences team on board to find the ones that are right for you. If you’re looking to make lots of new friends on yuor solo cruise, there’ll be plenty of other adventurous guests waiting to meet you on board.

Are cruises good for solo travellers?

There are lots of complimentary activities held specifically for solo travellers during each holiday, such as our warming coffee mornings and welcoming drinks receptions. You’ll also find a casino, a theatre, live music, a fully equipped gym and a choice of pools and whirlpool spas on board our ships. There’s even a library on most of our ships for those days you may want to spend reading with a sea view, and our Oasis Spa and Salon can make you feel refreshed and revitalised with its ocean-inspired treatments.
When it’s time to dine, you have the option of sharing a table with other guests or eating alone if you prefer. Or, if you fancy a bite to eat in your cabin, you’ve a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from… meals, desserts, snacks and drinks, all prepared with care and delivered with a smile.
You also have the freedom of choice when it comes to exploring each destination. You may choose to wander ashore independently, join other guests you meet on your holiday or opt for a shore experience. You’ll have the chance to make lots of new friends or find yourself as you go on your solo adventure.
Shore experiences are available to book up to a year before your trip, or you can visit the Shore Experiences team on board to find the ones that are right for you.

Are there activities for single travellers?

Of course! We have dedicated Single cabins that offer everything you need. They provide ample space with a comfortable single bed for a perfect night’s sleep at sea.
You’ll find lots of complimentary activities to enjoy on board throughout your holiday, including coffee mornings and drinks receptions held specifically for solo travellers. Each of our ships also has a casino, a theatre, live music, a fully equipped gym and a choice of pools and whirlpools to use at your leisure. There’s even a library on most of our ships if you run out of reading material and our Oasis Spa and Salon if you feel like rejuvenating with an ocean-inspired treatment.
When it comes to dining, sharing a table with other guests is an option on a solo cruise, as well as eating alone if you prefer. Or, if you fancy a bite to eat in your cabin, you’ve a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from... meals, desserts, snacks and drinks, all prepared with care and delivered with a smile.
You’ll also be free to explore each destination independently, with other guests you may meet on your holiday or as part of a shore experience group. There are plenty of chances to make new friends or discover yourself as you adventure solo.
Shore experiences are available to book up to a year before your trip, or you can visit the Shore Experiences team on board to find the ones that are right for you.

Can you go on a cruise solo?

Cruising by yourself doesn’t have to be wildly different than cruising with others if you don’t want it to be. We offer Single cabins that have everything solo guests could need.
If you fancy meeting like-minded people, there’ll be lots of complimentary activities for you to join in with during your holiday, including coffee mornings and drinks receptions held specifically for solo travellers. You could also catch a show in the theatre, try your luck in the casino, get your blood pumping in the fully equipped gym, go for a swim in any one of the pools or relax in a whirlpool spa. There’s even a library on most of our ships if you run out of reading material and our Oasis Spa and Salon if you feel like rejuvenating with an ocean-inspired treatment.
When dining, you could share a table with other guests <a>or </a>sit alone if you prefer. If you fancy a bite to eat in your cabin, there’s a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from... meals, desserts, snacks and drinks, all prepared with care and delivered with a smile.
How you explore ashore is also up to you. You’re free to discover each destination independently, with other guests you meet on your holiday or as part of a shore experience group. Shore experiences are available to book up to a year before your trip, or you can visit the Shore Experiences team on board to find the ones that are right for you. You’ll have the chance to make lots of new friends or go in search of yourself while you discover new places.

How to cruise solo?

P&amp;O Cruises offers Single cabins that have everything the solo guest could need.
When you holiday with us, you can relax into your adventure knowing that most of what you need is already paid for. You can trust that quality always comes first – and we believe in serving that up in abundance. With <a>dining</a> for all tastes, accommodation enhanced with luxurious comforts, spectacular entertainment, one incredible destination after another and our signature service all included in the price of your holiday, there’s just so much to enjoy. We don't believe in compromise, so why should you?

Is cruising solo expensive?

A P&amp;O Cruises holiday provides a wealth of options for solo travellers. Not only are our adventures packed with magical moments, they also provide a safe space and peace of mind when travelling alone. Whether you prefer to keep to yourself or are open to making new friends, a P&amp;O Cruises holiday is all about freedom of choice.
If you love to meet like-minded people, our welcoming and secure ships are the perfect place to do <a>it</a>. There are lots of complimentary activities, including coffee mornings and drinks receptions, for solo travellers to enjoy throughout their holidays with us. You’ll also have a casino, theatre, live music, fully equipped gym and pools and whirlpool spas to discover on board. Most of our ships even have a library if you fancy a quiet moment with a sea view, and you can feel revitalised with a treatment at the Ocean Spa and Salon.
How you dine is also up to you. You can share a table with other guests, sit alone or grab a bite to eat in your cabin. You’ve a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from… meals, desserts, snacks and drinks, all prepared with care and delivered with a smile.
For a simple place to rest your head, our dedicated Single cabins are perfect. They offer everything you need, with ample space and a comfortable single bed.
When exploring ashore, you’re free to adventure independently, with other guests you meet on your holiday or as part of a shore experience group. Shore experiences are available to book up to a year before your trip, or you can visit the Shore Experiences team on board to find the ones that are right for you. If you’re looking to make lots of new friends, there’ll be plenty of other adventurous guests waiting to meet you on board.

Which cruise line is best for solo travellers?

All of the ships in the P&amp;O Cruises fleet offer single cabins that have everything the solo guest could need. You can book an inside cabin if you are travelling on a budget or treat yourself to a single balcony cabin for a more premium solo cruise adventure.

Which cruise lines have solo cabins?

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Whether you’re looking to recharge your batteries or come away with a host of new friends, a solo cruise is a perfect holiday to take by yourself. Even at sea, no two days are the same. You’ll find complimentary activities to enjoy throughout your ship, including coffee mornings and drinks receptions specifically for solo travellers.

Your time on board

We offer single cabins, or if you'd like more space, we can offer a bigger room to make your travels extra special. When you stay in our cabins, you’ll have all the luxuries that are needed to make your solo travel a home away from home. There is also a room service menu for you to enjoy as you relax in your cabin.

Dining on a shared table with other cruise guests is an option (as is eating alone if you prefer). If you fancy a bite to eat in your cabin, you’ve a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from... From healthy to decadent, from hearty to delicate, there’s a menu and a venue for every mood.

If you love to make friends while on board, we’re pleased to say guests travelling alone are welcome to join others for dining and all hosted activities such as workshops, and dance classes. Each of our ships features a casino, a theatre, live music, a fully equipped gym, and a choice of pools and whirlpools to use at your leisure.

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Your time ashore

Discover every destination, your way. Whether you want to fill your days with adventure or relaxation, the choice is all yours. You'll have local recommendations at your fingertips thanks to our new digital port guides (sent by email before your holiday). They're packed full of information and tips for all of the destinations on your itinerary – saving you time researching before you go!

To help you get to the heart of each destination, we offer a huge range of shore experiences, ideal for solo travellers. From once-in-a-lifetime adventures to personalised and accessible experiences that help you explore the places you want to see most – we offer a variety of tried and tested activities, with something for everyone. Our on-board Shore Experiences team offer a wealth of knowledge to help you choose.

Top reasons to solo travel

<h3>1. Good for the soul</h3>
Travelling on your own is a great way to relax, rejuvenate and relish some time for yourself. Escape your everyday and discover a whole new world.
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<h3>2. Making friends</h3>
If you love to meet like-minded people, our welcoming and secure ships are the perfect place to do it. Guests travelling alone can join others for dining as well as our fun hosted activities.

<h3>3. Freedom</h3>
Travelling by yourself means you’re free to adventure as you please, at your own pace. There’s no need to compromise when travelling alone – you can do as much or as little as you like.
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<h3>4. Meet the locals</h3>
When exploring ashore, chatting to the locals can help you learn more about the destination you’re in. You never know what they might teach you.

<h3>5. Explore authentically</h3>
You’ll be able to get to the heart of each destination when you travel alone. By being present in the moment you can really connect with the world around you.
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<h3>6. Our friendly crew</h3>
With our friendly crew you’ll always have someone to talk to. Our welcoming crew members are always happy to help and answer any questions you may have.

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