Last-Minute Travel Deals for Solo Senior Travelers | September 23, 2026

Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT)

Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) is clearly one of the companies most committed to offering trips with no single supplement. Its Special Offers section lists a variety of current deals, including substantial savings on departures in the coming months.

Here are just a few:

Japan's Cultural Treasures - Save up to $2,700 on November and December departures.
16-day tour for as low as $3,495. (Rates shown generally do not include airfare.)

Ultimate Australia - Save up to $3,500 on November and December departures.
18-day tour for as low as $2,995.

Egypt and the Eternal Nile - Save up to $5,000 on October through December departures.
16-day tour for as low as $2,295.

China's Imperial Cities - Save up to $5,000 on October through December departures.
21-day tour for as low as $2,495.

South of India: The Colorful South - Save up to $2,400 on November and December departures. 18-day tour for as low as $1,995.

China's Imperial Cities - Save up to $3,300 on November through December departures.
21-day tour for as low as $4,495.

Other tours are available with NO single supplement.

Go to the OAT website (OATTravel.com) and click the Special Offers button.

EXTRA $100 SAVINGS OFFER

REMINDER: Get an extra $100 savings for first-time OAT bookings.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE SPECIAL REFERRAL CODE.

Grand Circle Travel

Grand Circle Travel is OAT's sister company and also offers opportunities for solo travelers, including reduced or waived single supplements on some departures. However, its website doesn't make these opportunities as easy to find as OAT's Special Offers.

That said, here are some of the current last-minute travel deals I found. All four are European river cruises:

• Seine: Paris & Heart of Normandy — $5,190, down $1,500

• Rhône: Lyon to Provence & South of France — $3,690, down $2,000

• Danube's Imperial Heart — $4,090, down $500

• Romantic Blue Danube — $5,190, down $500
  

If any of these trips interest you, I recommend calling Grand Circle and specifically asking whether a space is available with no single supplement. Availability can change quickly, and the answer may depend on the particular departure. Call 800-221-2610.

And remember: If this is your first trip with Grand Circle, you may be entitled to a $100 referral discount. Simply say that you were referred by Jesse Slome, #932019 when making your reservation.

Globus

A little Thrifty Senior Traveler research found that single supplements are being waived on select 2026 and 2027 Globus Escapes Europe vacations.

There are limits, however. The offer initially applies to the first five solo passengers per departure, with additional spaces potentially available at a cost.

If you're interested in one of these vacations, I would call Globus and ask specifically about the availability of a waived single supplement for the departure you're considering.

Phone: 866-755-8581

Road Scholar

Road Scholar also has information about river cruises without single supplements for solo travelers.

The offers can be limited to particular dates, cabins, or programs, so it's important to check the details before booking.

If you're considering a Road Scholar river cruise, I recommend calling the company and asking specifically whether a no-single-supplement space is available for your preferred departure.

Phone: 800-454-5768

A Final Tip for Solo Travelers

Last-minute travel deals can disappear quickly, and a deal that is available today may be gone tomorrow. If you see a trip that interests you, don't wait too long to check availability.

And if you're traveling alone, always ask about the single supplement before booking. A low advertised price can look very different once a single supplement is added.

That's one of the reasons I created Thrifty Senior Traveler. I believe traveling solo shouldn't automatically mean paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars more simply because you're occupying a room by yourself.

I'll continue looking for last-minute travel deals and travel opportunities with no single supplement and will update this page with new offers as I find them.

Check back for the next edition.

Travel prices, availability, departure dates and single-supplement offers can change without notice. Always confirm the current price and single-supplement terms directly with the travel company before booking.