Top 5 Reasons to Sail Solo
By Sarah Etinas
Top 5 Reasons to Sail Solo
By Sarah Etinas
Windstar Cruises has made it a breeze to set sail as a solo traveler.
Solo travel is on the rise, and Windstar Cruises is making it easier than ever to set sail on your own. Their luxurious yachts offer everything you need for a great solo trip—a comfortable stateroom, impeccable food, and opportunities to meet new pals—and all at a reduced solo traveler rate.
Well-Priced Sailings
One of the biggest deterrents to solo travel is cost. Many accommodations—on land and at sea—will often require solo travelers to pay nearly the same rate as a duo. Windstar Cruises, however, has a Reduced Single Supplement program that lets solo travelers explore the world in comfort and style without paying nearly double the fare. On average, these reduced rates cost about 120% of the per-person double occupancy rate—so just slightly more than if you were traveling as a pair—except now you’ll get to have the chic stateroom all to yourself.
Well-Priced Sailings
One of the biggest deterrents to solo travel is cost. Many accommodations—on land and at sea—will often require solo travelers to pay nearly the same rate as a duo. Windstar Cruises, however, has a Reduced Single Supplement program that lets solo travelers explore the world in comfort and style without paying nearly double the fare. On average, these reduced rates cost about 120% of the per-person double occupancy rate—so just slightly more than if you were traveling as a pair—except now you’ll get to have the chic stateroom all to yourself.
Stylish Staterooms
No matter which Windstar Cruises stateroom you choose, you’ll be living in luxury as a solo traveler. Egyptian cotton sheets, L’Occitane bath products, and waffle-weave robes are just the beginning. It’s your very own private oasis, complete with some of the most exquisite comforts at sea.
Stylish Staterooms
No matter which Windstar Cruises stateroom you choose, you’ll be living in luxury as a solo traveler. Egyptian cotton sheets, L’Occitane bath products, and waffle-weave robes are just the beginning. It’s your very own private oasis, complete with some of the most exquisite comforts at sea.
An Inclusive, Intimate Ship
While part of solo travel means learning to enjoy alone time, it can also mean making new friends. With just 148 to 342 guests on board, Windstar’s yachts foster an inviting atmosphere where solo guests can connect with fellow travelers and crew—perhaps while lounging poolside or grabbing a drink at one of the onboard bars.
An Inclusive, Intimate Ship
While part of solo travel means learning to enjoy alone time, it can also mean making new friends. With just 148 to 342 guests on board, Windstar’s yachts foster an inviting atmosphere where solo guests can connect with fellow travelers and crew—perhaps while lounging poolside or grabbing a drink at one of the onboard bars.
Social Dinners
Dining alone can often feel like the most daunting part of solo travel, but Windstar Cruises’ group dining options make it easy and inviting to connect with others. The cruise line offers a special dinner for solo guests, perfect for getting acquainted with fellow independent travelers at the start of your voyage. Additionally, every Windstar ship features at least one sit-down restaurant where you can comfortably dine and mingle with new acquaintances.
Of course, if you do decide that you’d like to enjoy a meal alone, that’s no problem either. Quick cafes, casual buffets, and room service offer convenient solo dining alternatives if you’re hoping for a little quiet time all to yourself.
Social Dinners
Dining alone can often feel like the most daunting part of solo travel, but Windstar Cruises’ group dining options make it easy and inviting to connect with others. The cruise line offers a special dinner for solo guests, perfect for getting acquainted with fellow independent travelers at the start of your voyage. Additionally, every Windstar ship features at least one sit-down restaurant where you can comfortably dine and mingle with new acquaintances.
Of course, if you do decide that you’d like to enjoy a meal alone, that’s no problem either. Quick cafes, casual buffets, and room service offer convenient solo dining alternatives if you’re hoping for a little quiet time all to yourself.
Curated Shore Excursions
Before you know it, you’ll find yourself in an extraordinary port of call, where you can explore on your own or take one of Windstar Cruises’ curated shore excursions. With the latter, you can snorkel in secluded Caribbean coves, sample tangy limoncello in Italy, take a glacier ATV tour in Alaska, or hike through the coastal jungles of Costa Rica, just to start. Even better, you can make new friends during each of these adventures—or even catch up with the pals you’ve already made while aboard the ship.
Curated Shore Excursions
Before you know it, you’ll find yourself in an extraordinary port of call, where you can explore on your own or take one of Windstar Cruises’ curated shore excursions. With the latter, you can snorkel in secluded Caribbean coves, sample tangy limoncello in Italy, take a glacier ATV tour in Alaska, or hike through the coastal jungles of Costa Rica, just to start. Even better, you can make new friends during each of these adventures—or even catch up with the pals you’ve already made while aboard the ship.
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