Acknowledging the limited travel options available for mature women seeking to explore the world, the travel social network ASmallWorld has introduced The Solo Cruise Company. This cruise company specializes in crafting itineraries tailored specifically for solo female travelers aged 55 and above.
The launch follows a recent study conducted by JourneyWoman, revealing that women over 50 are increasingly independent, preferring to travel solo and seeking adventurous experiences in iconic destinations. Despite this trend, a significant majority (70%) express feeling disregarded and undervalued by the travel industry. The study highlights a perceived lack of understanding from the travel sector regarding their unique needs, including concerns such as the absence of age-appropriate imagery, terminology addressing older women, and attention to mobility and accessibility requirements.
The Solo Cruise Company is dedicated to delivering personalized service and customized itineraries designed exclusively for women aged 55 and above. The company manages all logistical aspects and planning, allowing passengers to unwind and savor a seamless journey. Each voyage offers minimal or no single supplements, ensuring luxury travel remains accessible and affordable for women embarking on solo adventures. The company prioritizes instilling confidence in passengers as they explore diverse landscapes, cultures, and communities.
To minimize unwelcome attention, The Solo Cruise Company fosters a sense of camaraderie among travelers and provides guidance from experienced guides who serve as safety buffers. Cultural sensitivity is integral to the organization's ethos, ensuring passengers seamlessly integrate into various destinations. Accommodations featured in The Solo Cruise Company's itineraries undergo stringent evaluation to guarantee the safety and well-being of guests, while multilingual guides facilitate communication.
Recognizing loneliness as a prevalent concern for solo female travelers aged 55 and above, The Solo Cruise Company actively promotes social interaction and bonding through thoughtfully curated group activities. This approach encourages passengers to connect with like-minded women who share a passion for travel.
Moreover, the company collaborates with esteemed luxury cruise lines such as Silversea, Seabourn, and AmaWaterways to offer clients exclusive and intimate voyages.
The Solo Cruise Company presents two distinct products: "Fully Hosted Journeys" and "Featured Cruise-Only Journeys." "Fully Hosted Journeys" include an experienced host accompanying travelers throughout the entire voyage, ensuring their comfort and safety as they explore iconic destinations like Antarctica, the Amazon, and the Mekong aboard a cruise ship. These trips also feature additional benefits such as pre and post-cruise land excursions, luxury hotel stays, private transportation, and cruise credit.
Alternatively, "Featured Cruise-Only Journeys" offer the same benefits as the fully hosted journeys but without a group host, catering to solo travelers seeking independent exploration. Both types of journeys welcome a small group of 15 to 20 women with an intimate cocktail reception upon boarding.