NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced that it is set to introduce nearly 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across its diverse 19-ship fleet. This October, NCL will open for sale for the first time three new solo stateroom categories, including Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony for future sailings starting January 2, 2024. With pricing and availability dependent on the destination and demand, solo travelers can expect to pay less than a traditional double occupancy room. 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. This announcement 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.For more information or to book a cruise, get in touch with a travel professional, call Hong Kong on +852 800 901 951 and Southeast Asia on +65 3165 1680 or visit www.ncl.com.
