Score some of the best bargains for future cruises during Black Friday.
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From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, and now Travel Tuesday, cruise lines unveil some of their best deals of the year. Many of these have already started with the number of sailings where they are available dwindling in number, especially if you are looking for the newest ships or itineraries. According to the latest McKinsey research, last year’s Travel Tuesday alone was responsible for a 54% growth in the number of cruise bookings made. These are some of the best deals available for 2024 and beyond.
MSC Cruises’ Black Friday Sale
MSC Cruise Virtuosa leaving the port of Lisbon at sunset.
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Take up to 35% off the cruise fare with this Black Friday sale from MSC Cruises. It also includes a drink package, Wi-Fi and up to $400 in onboard credit. On a seven-night sailing, that represents $1,000 in savings. The deal is valid on the entire fleet, including the MSC World America, set to launch next year.
Free Drinks And 80% Off Second Sailor On Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages is offering a buy one, get the second person for 80% off deal for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Put another way, this is 40% off each person. The promotion also includes up to $300 in free drinks depending on the length of the sailing. Book your trip before Dec. 3 for any sailing through November 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Best Sale Of The Year
Norwegian Viva and Prima side by side
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Take 50% of your next Norwegian cruise, including sailings on its newest ships like Norwegian Viva and Prima or the yet-to debut ships Norwegian Aqua and Luna. This discount is combinable with the More At Sea package that includes an open bar, free Wi-Fi, specialty dining reservations and shore excursions. The offer is valid through Travel Tuesday.
Up To Half Off Hurtigruten Expeditions
Score an amazing savings on these expedition sailings to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard and South America among others. The discounts are available on select sailings between now and Dec. 9.
Azamara Black Friday Flash Sale
The pool deck of Azamara Journey
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On select 2025 sailings, Azamara is offering as much as $4,000 off the total stateroom price. This complements the November Brand Offer, providing as much as $750 off the cabin cost, based on the length of the sailing. Reserve your cruise before Dec. 4.
20% Off Select Ecoventura Sailings
Rarely put on sale, Ecoventura’s Galapagos sailings aboard the only Relais & Chateaux-ranked ships in the region are available for a 20% discount. Make a reservation between Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 to snag one of the discounted cabins on select sailings (equal to $2,100 per person).
Save Big With Celebrity
Celebrity Edge is an Edge-class cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises.
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Celebrity Cruises is offering mega discounts through Dec. 9, with savings up to 75% on the second guest in the same cabin for sailings through May 10, 2027. This is valid for the nearly 300 destinations the cruise line serves and the chance to experience Celebrity’s latest ship Celebrity accelerate, which sets sail in November 2025.
Aurora Expeditions Polar Discounts
Shave as much as 25% off select Antarctica voyages in 2024 and 2025 or up to 20% plus cabin upgrades in the Arctic in 2025. Select Arctic voyages are available for solo travelers at up to 20% off with no single supplement. Book by Dec. 3 to land the deal.
Viking Offers Month-Long Deals
The savings are available on select sailings.
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Viking is offering several promotions for its cruise, river and expedition sailings during the month of November. All-inclusive river trips from $1,999 are offering free international airfare on some sailings while ocean trips are offering reduced rates and airfare starting at $799. Also, select expedition sailings are offering free airfare and discounted cruise fares.
Big Savings From Holland America
Score as much as 25% off a Holland America cruise between now and September 2026 on select itineraries. Be sure to book by Dec. 1, and some sailings also include complimentary gratuity, reduced deposits and the third and fourth person in the same cabin for free.
Big Savings On Regent Seven Seas
Score as much as a 40% discount on your next Regent Seven Seas cruise if booked by the end of the year. Another bonus for Black Friday is receiving up to $1,000 in onboard credit per suite when booked by the end of November.
Silversea Sail Away Promotion
Between now and Dec. 2, travelers can save as much as $6,000 on a suite for more than 500 sailings, including Antarctic, Mediterranean and Caribbean trips as well as transoceanic cruises. The deal is available on trips between now and 2026.
Stateroom Upgrades And Discounts For Oceania Cruises
An Oceania cruise ship in the Caribbean
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Bookings made before Dec. 10 and using promotional code UGBF are eligible for a wide range of perks that can improve the sailing. These include stateroom upgrades of as many as four categories, premium drink packages, reduced or free airfare, and onboard credits of as much as $1,000. The deal is available on more than 90 sailings in 2025 and 2026.
