Today is an exciting day in the world of solo cruising!
The process of awakening the cruise lines to the changing demographics and increasing numbers of solo cruisers has been long and difficult. However, they are beginning to listen... and more importantly make changes!
We all by now know that Norwegian has 4 ships (Epic, Breakaway, Getaway and Pride of America in Hawaii) with dedicated Studio Single cabins. Royal Caribbean has retrofitted a few cabins on existing ships, but more importantly is building single inside AND balcony cabins on the Quantum Class. Luxury, river and specialty lines such as Crystal, Azamara, Oceania, Compagnie du Ponant, Voyages to Antiquity, AmaWaterways, Viking and Uniworld regularly offer reduced and/or no single supplement sailings, some with dedicated single cabins.
But today, an iconic brand has announced they are bringing back single cabins. Who, you ask?
Cunard!
The historic Queen Elizabeth II had a number of dedicated single cabins, most of which had originally been maids' quarters. It was a sad day to lovers of classic ocean liners when the Queen Mary 2 was announced without similar accommodations.
However, after a number of conversations with Cunard over the years regarding the demand, they today are reviving the tradition of single occupancy cabins on the Queen Elizabeth!
There are 8 outside and one inside cabin available, starting with the December 16, 2014 sailing (Q422).
Called the Britannia Single Staterooms, they feature an ideal mid-ship location on Deck 2, close to the social hub of the ship, including the Empire Casino, Royal Court Theatre and the Queens Room. Featuring single bed (47" width), large windows in the Oceanview staterooms, and all the lovely service and tradition of Cunard, these staterooms are exactly what we have been asking for!
Please help me in showing Cunard "the love" from solo cruisers by calling or emailing me now to book your cruise or voyage on the Queen Elizabeth in 2014, 2015 and beyond! We need to show them (and by extension their sister brand Princess... hint hint) that if they build it, we will book!
As your solo occupancy expert, I look forward to assisting you in all your cruise bookings. It is my mission to get you the best possible option for your vacation desires.
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