Singles cruises are not all the same. Some feel like a never-ending party, while others provide low-key opportunities to mingle. Some cruises cater to over-40 singles only, while others cater to a younger crowd. While singles surcharges are still frequent, several cruise lines provide special rates, elegant studio staterooms, and roommate-matching services to lone travelers.

We’ll take a deeper look at the many singles cruises available to help you decide where you’ll feel most at ease. Keep in mind that once you’ve reserved your cabin, you need immediately purchase travel insurance to cover your trip. If you have to cancel your vacation at the last minute and don’t have insurance, you risk losing all of your money. For cruises, the OneTrip Prime plan is the most popular. If you travel frequently, the AllTrips Executive Plan can cover all of your trips over a 365-day period.

The Best Under-40 Singles Cruises

Many of the best cruises for young singles aren’t labeled “singles cruises” at all. They’re themed cruises that naturally attract people who are passionate about subjects like music, television, sports, and fitness.

Sixthman cruises are more akin to floating festivals, with live music and collaborations between artists. The Rock Boat, a floating musical extravaganza that attracts 2,500 cruisers, is a long-time favorite. The best ways to meet people are to get into a crowded elevator and throw an impromptu Elevator Party or to dress up for one of the theme nights. Fans of Kesha, the Trailer Park Boys, and even “The Walking Dead” have flocked to other themed cruises.

The classic singles cruise, on the other hand, is popular for a reason: the organizers make it incredibly easy to meet new people. Dance lessons, trivia, a hosted cocktail party, speed dating, and informal mixers may all be part of a normal day. The most popular cruises for the 20s and 30s are Halloween and spring break trips. SinglesCruise.com, for example, is a market leader, with roommate matching services, hosted events, and optional pre-cruise meetups.

The Best Over-40 Singles Cruises

The ideal approach to meet individuals you like, just like it is for younger singles, is to go on a cruise with like-minded people. Consider going on a cruise that is centered around your favorite music. The annual Soul Train Cruise (“The Hippest Trip at Sea”) features performances by famous artists and lessons from original “Soul Train” dancers. The ’80s Cruise promises a fantastic time, complete with aerobics (don’t forget your leotard), karaoke, prom night, and a slew of celebs. Bands from the 1950s and 1960s, such as The Drifters and Paul Revere’s Raiders, perform on Concerts at Sea’s long-running Rock & Roll Cruises.

However, be sure to read the tiny print on these themed cruises. Some cater to singles by providing a limited number of supplement-free cabins, while others demand lone guests to share a cabin with another person or pay the full cabin charge.

Vacations To Go offers a full slate of hosted singles cruises each year for several age groups: 20s to 40s, 40+, and all ages. Travelers who want to avoid the all-singles party atmosphere may prefer their smaller-group model, which includes discounts, a professional host, and private activities for singles on board. VTG’s singles cruises take you to places other than the Caribbean, including Canada, New England, Alaska, and the Mediterranean.