Single cruisers, double fares
Regarding “Recognize the Power of One” [Letters, Oct. 24]: Single cruise passengers should pay double what couples pay because they occupy twice as much space. If cruise lines gave a private cabin to everyone who asked, they might sail with half as many passengers. Couples might demand two adjoining cabins to get additional bathrooms and space.
Single cruise passengers aren’t as desirable to cruise lines, because they deny cruise lines the opportunity to sell more short excursions, spa services and onboard shopping. It’s clearly in the cruise lines’ interest to sail with a full ship. They are entitled to make a profit.
James Fuhrman
Beverly Hills
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