✨ How I Booked a 7‑Day Holland America Cruise for $355 as a Solo Traveler
Lazy Girl travel hacking at its finest.
Every once in a while, a deal pops up that is simply too good to ignore — and this February cruise was exactly that. I booked a 7‑day Holland America sailing for $355 as a solo traveler, stacked points on the fare, used miles for flights, and I will keep everything carry‑on only (because… Lazy Girl).
Here’s exactly how I did it — step by step.
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⭐ 1. The Casino Offer: $345 for a 7‑Day Cruise
I used one of my Holland America casino offers and grabbed the cheapest interior cabin available — $345, no guaranteed cabin assignment. I went full Lazy Girl on this one: cheapest option, minimal fuss, maximum value.
Itinerary:
And I’ve sailed the Eurodam before with my parents and Mary — we had a great time, so this was an easy yes.
If you’re new to Holland America or want to see all my HAL content in one place, check out my Holland America Hub.
⭐ 2. Flights on Miles (Almost Free)
February flights can be sneaky expensive, so I booked direct flights using miles:
American Airlines to Miami — 8,000 miles + $5.60
JetBlue home — 8,800 miles + $5.60
Total cash out of pocket for flights: $11.20 Total miles used: 16,800
Lazy Girl rule: If it’s direct and cheap on points, you book it.
⭐ 3. Stacking Points on the Cruise Fare
345 × 4 = 1380 miles
To earn extra points on the $345 cruise fare, I booked it using a gift card from Rove at 4x back.
No Point Left Behind — always.
This is one of my favorite ways to stack on casino offers: you’re already getting a deal, so why not earn more on top of it?
Learn more about Rove Miles
⭐ 4. Carry‑On Only (Lazy Girl Always)
I’m going carry‑on only, as usual. If you want to see exactly what I pack for warm‑weather cruises, here’s my full Lazy Girl Cruise Packing List — cute, comfortable, and optimized for small cabins.
I’ll also embed my shopping list for this sailing so you can see the exact items I’m bringing.
⭐ 5. Hotel Plans (Still Deciding)
I might stay with a friend in Miami or book a hotel — I’ll decide closer to the trip. February rates can vary wildly, so I’m keeping it flexible.
⭐ 6. Why I Jumped on This Deal
The price was too good to pass up
I already know I like the Eurodam
The itinerary is easy, warm, and perfect for a winter reset
Solo cruising is something I have been considering
If my friend wants to join me later, we can make it work
Solo cruising gives you the cabin to yourself, the schedule to yourself, and the freedom to do exactly what you want.
⭐ 7. Port Guides You Can Use for This Sailing
If you’re sailing this itinerary, here are my port guides you can link to:
These are perfect for Lazy Girl travelers who want simple, walkable, low‑stress port days.
Heading to the Caribbean too? Check out my Benable list of Caribbean cruise favorites
⭐ 8. More Lazy Girl Cruise Resources
✍️ About the Author
Hi, I’m Julie — a travel advisor, cruise‑loving mom, and creator of NoPointLeftBehind.net, where I teach real people how to travel smarter using simple systems, cozy planning, and points‑and‑miles strategies that actually fit real life.
I believe travel should feel easy, fun, and attainable, and the Lazy Girl Series is my love letter to stress‑free adventures, iced coffee, and walking cities at golden hour.
