This cruise ship will carry solo passengers solely

Cruise strains have added extra cabins for passengers touring alone, however one firm will dedicate a complete ship to solo visitors.

Riviera Travel’s MS George Eliot will start solely providing solo cruises in 2027, accommodating as much as 68 visitors crusing on their very own.

Stuart Milan, president of North America for Riviera Travel, stated the “first-of-its-kind program is a prime example of the way we’ve continued adapting our business to meet the changing needs of travelers.”

“Our solo river cruises are among our most popular itineraries,” he stated in a information launch. “With growing demand for even more solo departures, we knew it was time to dedicate an entire ship to this thriving segment of the market. With this announcement, we are proud to take the next step in redefining solo travel and to offer an all-new luxury river cruise experience.”

Where will Riviera’s solo traveler ship sail?

The vessel will sail seven-night itineraries on Europe’s Danube, Moselle and Rhine rivers beginning in June 2027.

What can visitors count on?

Riviera has provided a restricted variety of solo river cruises since 2018, however the firm will lean in additional with its designated ship. For starters, these sailings happen primarily within the spring and fall, however MS George Eliot will give “solo travelers the opportunity to choose whether they sail during peak river cruise season or at other times throughout the year,” in accordance with the discharge.

The ship was initially designed to hold 140 passengers, so visitors may have ample house in double cabins, most of which have a French balcony. Other onboard areas embody a bar, lounge and solar deck. “A welcome dinner and cocktail reception, as well as daily entertainment will let travelers connect with those who have shared interests for a social connection when desired,” Riviera added.

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How a lot do the cruises value?

Prices differ primarily based on departure date, room class and different components. Still, a seven-night cruise crusing round-trip from Cologne, Germany, on Sept. 15, 2027, at present begins at $5,199 per particular person, in accordance with Riviera’s website.

The fare consists of meals, an “all-day drink package,” shore excursions and extra, the corporate stated. There can also be no single complement (a charge many cruise strains impose to make up earnings when a solo traveler stays in a cabin designed for 2).

Nathan Diller is a shopper journey reporter for USA TODAY primarily based in Nashville. You can attain him at ndiller@usatoday.com.