by Donald Wood
Last updated: 4:00 PM ET, Thu March 10, 2016
Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line
To help promote SinglesCruise.com's roommate matching program, the largest organizer of hosted singles cruises in the United States has compiled a list of five tips on how to share a cabin successfully.
SinglesCruise.com's roommate matching program helps cruisers traveling alone to connect with fellow passengers of the same gender and similar age at no additional charge. Last year, the company helped 535 SinglesCruise.com clients saved money by using the service.
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For travelers looking to take advantage of the roommate matching program, SinglesCruise.com is looking to make the process as easy as possible. The first tip to making the service work is to plan ahead with the person you are matched with. Figuring out each other's sleeping patterns and getting to know them are essential steps in making the trip as enjoyable as possible.
The second tip is to respect your roommate's sleep habits by not turning lights on, keeping television volume low and trying to avoid waking them up. Another tip is to bring ear plugs and a sleep mask to make the process even easier.
Two additional tips involve the even split of drawers, hangers and counter space. This is in line with the fifth and final tip; treat others as you would expect to be treated. Sharing a cabin with someone can be a pleasant experience as long as you show the other person the proper respect.
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SinglesCruise.com's Sharon Concepcion released a statement about the roommate program:
"By the very nature of our business, we encourage and celebrate getting out and seeing the world - and our specialty is promoting a welcoming environment for those who may not have friends and family who can join them in the adventures. So providing our complimentary roommate matching option is a cornerstone of SinglesCruise.com's benefits, particularly on cruise vacations. It's one way to make the journey more pleasurable and affordable. Our goal with the roommate matching program is to help foster the development of new friendships and offer the opportunity to save money by avoiding any single supplement charge imposed by the cruise lines for single cabins."
For more information on SinglesCruise.com's roommate matching program, check out the company's official website.
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