Norwegian Cruise Line’s Spacious Solo Balcony Staterooms Will Now Be Available Across the Entire Fleet, Including the All-New Norwegian Viva
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PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2023 • 4 min read
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With the growing demand of individuals looking to travel on their own, Norwegian Cruise Line has now expanded single occupancy staterooms to 1,000 across their fleet. The new solo stateroom categories, including Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony set sail for future sailings starting in January 2024.
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Guests who stay in the new solo stateroom categories will also have access to the key card entry only Studio Lounge, available on select ships, which features a dedicated space to relax, a bar equipped with beer and wine and a variety of snacks served daily. In addition to their own lounge, solo cruisers can enjoy activities scheduled for single travelers to mix and mingle.
With the capacity of solo stateroom categories expanding from nine ships to the full 19-ship fleet, single cruisers have more opportunities to visit bucket-list worthy destinations such as Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand on vessels which historically have not had this unique offering.
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These award-winning studios are the first accommodations specifically designed and priced for solo travelers. Running up to 100 square feet, they are an industry first, giving solo cruisers the most affordable and stylish way to cruise.
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Exclusive Amenities
Private keycard access to a Studio stateroom and the Studio Lounge—a private lounge shared only by Studio guests
The Studio Lounge is the perfect space to spread out, have a drink, enjoy a book, watch TV and meet your neighbors
Complimentary coffee, espresso, and snacks available throughout the day in the Studio Lounge (not available on Pride of America)
TV, safe and hair dryer
Ice bucket available upon request
24-hour standard room service menu
Continental breakfast menu
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To view upcoming cruises with solo accommodations, click here.
This comes in response to a recent surge in the popularity of solo travel within the tourism industry, with a growing number of individuals choosing to travel the world solo, rather than traditional group travel with friends, family or partners. According to a study by Travelport, solo travel made up nearly 18% of global bookings in the travel industry.
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More recently in solo travel statistics, there was a 267% increase in online searches for the term “solo travel” between December 2020 to April 2022. From 2019 to 2022, Norwegian saw an increase in guests booking accommodations as a single occupant in non-studio staterooms.
Note: This information was accurate when this article was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.