Why single supplement charges on cruises? |
Q: I booked a cabin on a cruise that was advertised for $700, but when my agency billed me, the cost was $850. When I asked, I was told that because I’d be alone in the cabin, I had to pay a single supplement. Just because I’m single, why should I have to pay that extra charge? A: Single supplement charges are the usual practice for a valid reason, at least for the cruise line’s balance sheet. Cabins are intended to have two passengers, and if you had signed up to cruise with a companion, the cabin would’ve brought in $1,400. The cruise line partially makes up for what it considers a loss by charging singles another $150, which is somewhat reasonable. Some cruise lines charge the equivalent of two full fares for cabins with just one single occupying it.
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