Solo Travel Collective
Solo Travel Black Friday Deals 2025
For Women 50+ | Updated Daily
Welcome to your curated list of Black Friday 2025 solo travel deals, hand-picked for women 50+ who want safe, sociable and a little bit fancy travel.
Every offer here has been checked for genuine solo suitability — including no single supplements, reduced solo rates, solo cabins and premium-value packages.
I’ll continue adding and updating deals throughout the Black Friday/Cyber Monday period so check back regularly.
How to Use This List
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This is a curated list — not a booking engine.
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Every offer has been selected for solo-friendly value.
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Deals change quickly; booking windows are noted where available.
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To enquire or check availability, contact me directly — I’ll guide you toward the best fit for your style, comfort level and budget.
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I’ll continue updating this list each day as new offers drop.
Cruising - Ocean & Expedition
HX Expeditions
Solo-Friendly Feature:
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Up to 35% off Black Friday Sale on all-inclusive expeditions to Antarctica, Galápagos, Svalbard, Greenland, Alaska, and Northwest Passage.
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Reduced solo supplements on select voyages, generous suite options, and all-inclusive adventure
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want a big-adventure experience with premium comfort, hosted excursions, and friendly small-ship energy.
Travel Window:
Selected 2025 departures (Arctic, Antarctica, Norway and coastal expedition itineraries).
Booking Window + Deal:
Up to 35% off, including no solo supplement fares. Black Friday / Cyber Monday offer, ending early Dec
Bron’s Take:
Expedition cruising is a fab pick for solo travellers, the ships are intimate, the days are full of purpose, and you’re surrounded by travellers who love nature and exploration. HX is a great option if you want something truly unforgettable, without sacrificing comfort or safety. Amazing solo deals all year round on most cruises.
Enquire:
Want me to check dates, solo cabin availability or pricing?
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PONANT
Solo-Friendly Feature:
• No single supplement on select luxury small-ship expeditions during Black Friday.
• Savings on premium suites, solo cabins on select voyages, and curated itineraries perfect for independent travellers.
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want luxury small-ship exploration, French-inspired hospitality, and itineraries that feel exclusive, elegant and deeply enriching.
Travel Window:
Selected 2025–2026 departures (Antarctica, Kimberley, Mediterranean, Arctic, and tropical itineraries).
Booking Window + Deal:
Black Friday / Cyber Monday savings including no single supplement and up to 30% off depending on sailing. Offer ends 30 November (or when solo allocation sells out).
Bron’s Take:
PONANT offers one of the most premium solo experiences in the world: small ships, refined dining, exceptional expedition teams and a relaxed, grown-up atmosphere. Their waived solo supplements during Black Friday are rare — and incredibly valuable for women travelling alone who want something special.
Enquire:
Want me to check dates, solo cabin availability or pricing?
👉 Get in touch here.
Silversea
Solo-Friendly Feature:
Solo travellers benefit from single supplements of only 25% on selected voyages — representing one of the strongest solo travel offers in luxury cruising.
Perfect For:
Travellers 50+ who want ultra-luxury all-suite cruising with butler service, intimate ships and premium inclusions, combined with true solo value. However, most Aussies tell me they're not sure what to do with the Butler.
Travel Window:
Selected departures across Silversea’s fleet, including expedition and classic voyages, for sailings 2025-26 and beyond.
Booking Window + Deal:
Black Friday offer with 25% single supplement and savings up to US$10,000 per suite. Offer must be booked by 2 December 2025. There are some great deals for the first half of 2026
Bron’s Take:
If you’ve been waiting for a luxury solo cruise where your cabin doesn’t cost you double, this is it. Silversea’s 25% solo supplement is rare in the high-end market. Let me check the dates and cabins that qualify for your travel style. This is a very fancy brand providig great value.
Enquire:
Want me to check solo cabin availability, sailings that qualify or quote you a solo price?
👉 Get in touch here.
Cruising - River
Riviera Travel
Solo-Friendly Feature:
• Solo-only cabins / no single supplement on select European river cruises & solo vacations.
• Black Friday offers: From 7-night European river cruises starting at US $1,999pp and savings up to 50%.
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want an elegant, relaxed travel experience with the comfort of their own room, the option to mingle, and the reassurance of a well-curated small-ship or river-cruise environment.
Travel Window:
Select 2026 & 2027 European river cruise departures (and some 2025 offers) across destinations such as the Danube, Rhine, Douro and Moselle.
Booking Window + Deal:
Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale live now — “Save up to 50%” on select river cruises. Offers include no single supplement on certain sailings. Booking by 30 November 2025 (or when solo allocation sells out) is recommended.
Bron’s Take:
Riviera Travel stands out for solo women who want premium comfort with the freedom of their own cabin. Their no-single-supplement solo river departures are rare and help transform the idea of “travelling alone” into “travelling solo with ease and style”. If you’ve been waiting for a first solo river cruise, here is a brand committed to solo travellers for the long haul.
Enquire:
Want me to check solo-departure departures, solo-cabin availability or Black Friday pricing?
👉 Get in touch here.
Pandaw Asian River Cruising
Solo-Friendly Feature:
• No single supplement on select Mekong, Irrawaddy and remote Asia river itineraries.
• Boutique small ships with a relaxed, expedition-style atmosphere ideal for independent travellers.
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want an intimate, culturally rich experience through Asia’s waterways with gentle adventure and comfort combined.
Travel Window:
2025–2027 departures (depending on itinerary).
Booking Window + Deal:
Black Friday solo offers include no single supplement and up to 10% savings on select voyages. Offer end dates vary; many deals active through November.
Bron’s Take:
PANDAW’s ships feel like floating boutique hotels. With small groups and generous solo allowances, it's a brilliant way to explore Asia without the chaos — peaceful, meaningful and beautifully hosted.
Enquire:
Want me to check availability or solo-friendly sailings?
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Scenic
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Emerald
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Touring
Intrepid
Solo-Friendly Feature:
• No single supplement on many itineraries (if sharing is acceptable).
• Heavily discounted Black Friday pricing on premium, comfort and original styles.
• Very high proportion of solo women 50+. More than half of their business!
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want a safe, supportive and meaningful small-group adventure with plenty of connection and “no forced fun”.
Travel Window:
Thousands of departures in 2025–2026.
Booking Window + Deal:
Black Friday offers with up to 20% off select tours. Deals run through the Black Friday / Cyber period (typically until early December).
Bron’s Take:
Intrepid is consistently strong for solo women because the groups are friendly, diverse and very well supported. The Black Friday discounts make long-haul options more accessible — perfect if you want a meaningful, immersive adventure without planning stress. Intrepid is always a favourite with our community. They are B Corp-certified and use local guides in each country.
Enquire:
Want me to recommend an itinerary or check solo availability?
👉 Get in touch here.
G Adventures
Solo-Friendly Feature:
• “My Own Room” upgrade available on most tours with Black Friday pricing.
- Fabulous range of "Soloish" tours
• High proportion of solo women 50+.
• Guaranteed departures across all itineraries.
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want a small-group adventure with excellent safety, great guides and a meaningful, social experience.
Travel Window:
Departures now through 30 April 2026.
Booking Window + Deal:
Black Friday sale with up to 30% off select tours.
Secure pricing with a $350 deposit by 30 November.
Bron’s Take:
G Adventures is a favourite for independent women because the tours are purposeful, warm, and incredibly well supported. The Black Friday discounts — especially on the Solo-ish range — make it a brilliant time to lock in your next adventure.
Enquire:
Want me to check dates, solo suitability or the mix of travellers already booked?
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Collette
Solo-Friendly Feature:
• No single supplements on select escorted tours.
- Very committed to solo travellers
• Premium hotels, comfortable pacing, and itineraries well-suited to mature solo travellers.
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want a premium, slow-paced, comfort-focused escorted experience with beautiful fancy hotels and great inclusions.
Travel Window:
2025–2026 departures worldwide.
Booking Window + Deal:
- Save up to 25% on all tours, all departures worldwide + Past Collette Travellers receive an additional $200 off tour extensions, air and optional extras.
- Black Friday savings vary; many itineraries offer reduced pricing + waived single supplements.
Deals run through to 4 December.
Bron’s Take:
Collette is brilliant for women who want reassurance, comfort and high service levels — especially if you’re newly solo. Their no-supplement Black Friday offers are exceptional value for the standard of accommodation.
They are a lovely family business - I got to lunch with the owner Dan Sullivan when he was in town. He genuinely loves, loves his clients and his staff.
Enquire:
Want me to check if your preferred destination has a solo-friendly tour?
👉 Get in touch here.
Wendy Wu Asia
Solo-Friendly Feature:
• Wendy Wu is exceptionally solo-friendly — many tours offer no or reduced single supplements, plus a high proportion of solo women 50+ on Classic and Fully Inclusive journeys.
• Their strong Black Friday promotion includes big savings on Japan, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, China & more, across Fully Inclusive and Go Beyond tours.
• Escorted from start to finish — ideal for women who want maximum safety, connection and simplicity.
Perfect For:
Women 50+ who want a premium, fully escorted, no-stress tour experience with every detail handled — visas, flights, meals, sightseeing, tipping, and your own professional guide from start to finish. Wendy Wu is especially good for first-time solo travellers or anyone who wants total peace of mind.
Travel Window:
Selected 2025 & 2026 departures across Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, India, Sri Lanka, South Korea & Central Asia.
Booking Window + Deal:
Black Friday 2025 offers include up to $1,500 per person off, free upgrades on select tours, and discounted single supplements on many departures.
Deals typically end on 30 November (or when the allocation sells out) — early booking is strongly recommended for solo spots.
Bron’s Take:
Wendy Wu remains one of the safest, smoothest and most reliable ways for solo women to travel through Asia. Everything is taken care of — from visas to tipping — and the groups are incredibly warm and inclusive. Their Black Friday reductions combined with reduced solo supplements are some of the best-value offers for women 50+ wanting a confidence-building adventure.
They are dedicated to the solo travel market with Solo-only departures on selected tours and otherwise happy to match you up with a room buddy.
Small groups of 18 only.
Enquire:
Want me to check availability, solo supplement reductions or recommended destinations for a first-time solo Asia trip?
👉 Get in touch here.
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What This Page Is About.
This page contains curated Black Friday solo travel deals for women aged 50+, including no single supplements, reduced solo supplements, solo cabins, small-group tours and premium retreats.
All deals are updated daily during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel period.
These offers are selected based on safety, solo suitability and value for women travelling on their own.
