Just two years ago, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced plans to introduce nearly 1,000 new dedicated solo staterooms across their fleet, including Solo Inside, Ocean View, and Balcony categories. Now, the parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), has reversed course.In this episode, we dive into:Why NCL is reducing its solo cabin offerings and what this revenue-driven decision really means for the bottom line.The irony of this change, given the initial success and dedicated Studio Lounges on ships like the Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Bliss.The frustrating reality of the single supplement—paying double occupancy for a room you occupy alone.How other lines, like Royal Caribbean and Cunard (Queen Mary 2), have handled solo cabins, and why some ships still don't have them (looking at you, Queen Anne!).Anthony's recent booking experience for a solo ocean view room, where the fare was a reasonable $875 (less than the $1,600 double occupancy rate).Our top tips for solo travellers on how to socialise on board and our thoughts on the real value of those small Studio rooms (around 99 square feet / 9.2 square metres).We're very keen to hear about your experiences as a solo cruiser. Do you book dedicated solo cabins, or do you wait for the single supplement to drop closer to sailing? Let us know in the comments below!—✅ DOWNLOAD your own "Yes - I Watch The Expert Cruise Show" sign here: https://www.chriscunard.com/wp-content/uploads/YES-Expert-Cruise-Show.pdf 🛳️ Subscribe to Chris' Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com🚢 Read Chris' Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com📚 Browse Chris' Books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books👕 Support the channel at our Cruise Merch store: https://chrisframeofficial.teemill.com✅ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join--🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP & THE CRUISE GLOBE: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it.GET YOUR OWN CRUISE CARD FOLDER: https://thecruisemaps.com/pages/cruise-cards-album/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it.--Disclaimer: ‘The Expert Cruise Show’ is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisation or company they may be affiliated with, nor that of the hosts Chris Frame or Anthony Davis. ‘The Expert Cruise Show’ is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, and is not intended as professional, personal or financial advice - always consult with a qualified professional for guidance. The hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented in ‘The Expert Cruise Show’. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech (USA) and the right to freedom of opinion and expression (Australia). --Tags: * #TransatlanticCrossing * #QM2* #Cunard* #OceanLiner* #CruiseTravel* #ExpertCruiseShow* #ShipHistory* #NorthAtlantic* #QueenMary2* #TravelVlog* #Cruise* #Cruising* #CruiseLife* #ShipLife* #SeaDays* #MaritimeHistory* #Titanic* #whitestarline* #Travel* #cruisenews* #titanic * #cruisenewsupdate * #oceanlinerdesigns * #QueenVictoria* #QueenElizabeth* #QueenAnne* #QE2 * #QE2dubai * #celebrityedge * #celebritycruises Image Support:NCLChris FrameAnthony Davis