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Five luxury cruises for solo travellers

By LLM Reporters   |  

Travelling solo has become a much-desired holiday experience, with the number of solo traveller bookings increasing year by year. Cruising is an incredibly popular form of travel, and when holidaying alone, it’s probably one of the most fulfilling.

Little can compare to waking on your cruise ship with a host of new experiences to be had, new destinations to be explored and new friends to be made. Fran Hayden, Marketing Executive at ROL Cruise, looks at five luxury cruises for solo travellers – because why shouldn’t you treat yourself once in a while?

Monte Carlo to Venice in Ultra-Luxury

Silversea is the epitome of ultra-luxury and booking a solo voyage from Monte Carlo to Venice with this stunning cruise line would be a real treat. Silversea offer a butler service for all suites, personalised service with a staff to guest ratio of nearly one-to-one, all-inclusive luxury and exquisite on board amenities meaning that on your solo cruise, your desires will be fulfilled before you’ve even realised them.

Departing from Monte Carlo, you will arrive in unforgettable destinations such as Rome, Sorrento, Valletta and Dubrovnik before arriving in Venice – each place that you come across will create memories to last a lifetime and each experience will give you stories to regale when you return home.

Find out more about the ultra-luxury voyage from Monte Carlo to Venice, here.


Treasures of the Indian Ocean in 5★ Luxury

With a friendly and elegant ambience on board, 5★ Oceania Cruises® are the perfect choice for a traveller wishing to cruise alone. This unforgettable voyage showcases some of the most unique treasures of the Indian Ocean and takes in South African gems, the paradise island of the Seychelles and beautiful wonders such as Thailand and Malaysia – this exotic and exciting itinerary is perfect for one wishing to indulge in something truly unforgettable.

Nautica radiates her own unique warmth and character; with four open-seating restaurants (perfect for meeting other travellers), eight lounges and bars, professionally trained staff and with nearly 70% of the accommodation featuring private verandas, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

Discover the Treasures of the Indian Ocean in 5★ Luxury here.


The Ultra-Luxury Voyage to Alaska & Canada – feat. Rocky Mountaineer

With this once-in-a-lifetime voyage, you will be able to take advantage of Silversea’s award-winning, all-suite luxury and trademark intimate ambience – perfect for the solo traveller. Whilst a voyage with Silversea is an exceptional event itself, it isn’t the highlight of this cruise – that would be the exclusive opportunity to ride aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train through the Canadian Rockies. A world of incomparable beauty and luxury awaits as you traverse the stunning Rockies whilst enjoying your award-winning GoldLeaf seat, gourmet cuisine, knowledgeable and attentive hosts and breathtaking scenery. If you’re a solo traveller then you need look no further for a cruise holiday that will absolutely take your breath away.

Find out more here.


Sail the Shores of Indonesia

If you are seeking an experience unlike any other, then this Indonesian exploration might just be the cruise for you. Star Clippers are proud of their small fleet, and rightly so! True ships, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present day, Star Clipper is a modern cruise ship in every way, created for luxury-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships.

Not only can you witness sailing evocative of a bygone era, but with this stunning voyage to the shores of Indonesia, including destinations such as Bali, Komodo, Pink Beach and Satonda Island, you are unlikely to want for anything more.

Sail the shores of Indonesia, here.


Luxury Mekong with Eastern & Oriental Express

Akin to a 5★ boutique hotel, Scenic are pioneers of luxury river cruising, and this unique experience is perfect for those who wish to travel solo. Offering unrivalled amenities and cutting-edge features including a steam sauna and open-air cinema, this all-inclusive river cruise will tick all of your boxes – and more so when you realise what this promotion offers. Featuring a river cruise in the finest luxury of the Mekong River, you will then disembark and join the Eastern & Oriental Express.

Encompassing all things luxury, the Eastern & Oriental Express offer cocktails, fine dining, convivial company and unforgettable views. As a solo traveller, this is the ideal opportunity to go forth and discover things about yourself that you never knew.

Embark on a 5★ luxury river cruise & Eastern & Oriental Express journey here.

For more individual advice or questions, contact a member of the ROL Cruise Concierge team by calling free on 0800 251 1005.