Ever wonder why solo cruisers pay more than couples? Here’s the real reason behind the “single

Cruise pricing is based on double occupancy, meaning every cabin is priced as if two people are sailing.

When just one person books that same cabin, the cruise line still loses that second stream of revenue.

Some newer ships are changing the game with solo staterooms, smaller cabins designed for one person with lower fares and even exclusive solo lounges.

Norwegian was the first to really do it, but Royal, Virgin, and Celebrity are slowly catching on.