The Ultimate Guide to Cruise Ships with Solo Cabins (And How Many Each Has)
- SWA Cruisers
- Feb 18
- 2 min read
Traveling alone no longer means paying twice as much. Over the last ten years, cruise lines have progressively introduced dedicated solo cabins (also known as “studio” or single staterooms) tailored specifically for one passenger, often eliminating the dreaded single supplement.
Below is an extensive guide to cruise ships that offer genuine solo cabins, including the number of solo cabins available on each ship.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Norwegian Cruise Line is the industry leader in solo cruising, introducing the Studio concept and solo lounges.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Norwegian Epic | 128 |
Norwegian Bliss | 82 |
Norwegian Encore | 82 |
Norwegian Escape | 82 |
Norwegian Prima | 73 |
Norwegian Viva | 73 |
Norwegian Aqua | 73 |
Norwegian Breakaway | 59 |
Norwegian Getaway | 59 |
Pride of America | 4 |
Why NCL stands out: Many ships include a private Studio Lounge exclusively for solo guests.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises offers studio-style solo cabins primarily on its newer ships.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
MSC Bellissima | 32 |
MSC Meraviglia | 32 |
MSC World Europa | 22 |
MSC World America | 22 |
MSC Grandiosa | 15 |
MSC Virtuosa | 15 |
MSC Euribia | 15 |
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises offers solo cabins primarily on its Edge-class ships.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Celebrity Beyond | 32 |
Celebrity Apex | 24 |
Celebrity Edge | 16 |
Celebrity Ascent | 16–32 |
Celebrity Silhouette | 4 |
Holland America Line
Holland America Line features Ocean View Studio cabins on select ships.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Koningsdam | 12 |
Nieuw Statendam | 12 |
Rotterdam | 12 |
Cunard Line
Cunard Line is well known for offering dedicated single staterooms on its fleet.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Queen Mary 2 | 15 |
Queen Elizabeth | 9 |
Queen Victoria | 9 |
Virgin Voyages includes solo insider and solo sea view cabins across its ships.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Scarlet Lady | 46 |
Valiant Lady | 46 |
Resilient Lady | 46 |
Brilliant Lady | ~46 |
Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises offers solo cabins primarily on European sailings.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Costa Fascinosa | ~17 |
Costa Favolosa | ~17 |
Costa Pacifica | ~17 |
Costa Serena | ~17 |
Costa Magica | ~14 |
Costa Fortuna | ~14 |
P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has long supported solo cruisers.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Arvia | 32 |
Britannia | 27 |
Azura | 18 |
Ventura | 18 |
Iona | ~20 |
Arcadia | 6 |
Aurora | 4 |
Oriana | 2 |
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises has added solo veranda cabins to several ships.
Ship | # of Solo Cabins |
Insignia | 14 |
Nautica | 14 |
Regatta | 14 |
Sirena | 14 |
Vista | 6 |
Allura | 6 |
Final Thoughts
Solo cruising is no longer a niche offering. Today, dozens of ships across multiple cruise lines offer dedicated cabins designed specifically for one traveler.
If you want:
The largest number of solo cabins → Norwegian Epic (128)
Luxury solo veranda options → Celebrity & Oceania
Boutique modern vibe → Virgin Voyages
Traditional ocean liners → Cunard
Solo travel at sea has never been more accessible — and with more ships adding single staterooms each year, the trend is only growing. Please know, solo cabins sell out quickly on popular itineraries.
If you want more information and or you want to book a solo cabin, please reach out to one of our agents at 616-559-0018.
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