4 posts — Solo travel considerations including single supplements and cabin sharing.
Experienced cruisers and people who swear they would never get on a cruise ship can both find comfort and pleasure on an expedition voyage. They key is finding the right operator and vessel to suit your style.
Yes, you can go to Antarctica solo. The experience works well for independent travelers. The single biggest practical challenge, the single supplement, is manageable with the right approach.
Despite how it feels, a single supplement isn't intended to be a penalty. It is an operator's attempt to recover revenue from a cabin that will be generating less than its expected income. Seen from the operator's side, it is actually a discount.
Operators pair same-gender passengers only and make a reasonable effort at compatibility, but this is not a college roommate matching process. You’re sharing a small cabin on a moving ship for ten days. The upside can be a lasting friendship. The downside is usually a snorer.
The Clear-Eyed Guide to Antarctica Travel