Black Friday Cruise Deals 2018

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So is Black Friday a good time to book cruises?  Yes (& no!)

Here is the deal….Black Friday cruise deals 2018 do exist and we recommend you take advantage of them, BUT use a travel agent. Why? Well you want to make sure that you are aware of all of the booking terms and conditions.  You don’t want to get stuck in a non-refundable cruise fare for example, when it’s possible that a better cruise deal will come along in the coming months.  This is why we offer the Free Cruise Price alerts. It gives you the advantage of getting an perks being offered during Black Friday, but then the program will monitor the sailing for you to make sure you are getting the best deal possible.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Black Friday Special
Choose Up to 6 free Offers: Free Unlimited Open Bar for Guests 1 & 2, Guests 1 & 2 enjoy a 3-Meal Specialty Dining Package on 3 to 9 day cruises or a 4-Meal package on cruises 10 days or more, Receive free $50 Shore Excursion Credit per port, Guests 3 & 4 enjoy complimentary cruise fares on select cruises, Guests 1 & 2 enjoy Free or Reduced Round trip Airfare to the port of departure on select cruises, or Stay connected with friends and family back home while you’re at sea with an Internet Package Time Plan—post, update, tweet, pin and more with WiFi you can use anywhere on the ship. Browse NCL cruise deals.

Princess Cruises Cyber Event
Save up to $900 Offer for Winter 2018 through Spring 2019 or Summer 2019 through Spring 2020 or Enjoy 3 Free perks for Summer 2019 through Spring 2020 sailings such as FREE Stateroom Location Upgrade, Free Gratuities, and Free Onboard Spending Money.  Browse all Princess Cruise Deals.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Cyber Weekend Sale
When you book now, you’ll enjoy up to $300 off your next getaway, plus 60% off your second guest. And bring the whole family, because right now kids sail free on select sailings. Valid only from November 22 – 27, 2018.  Browse all Royal Caribbean Cruise Deals.

Silversea Cruises Black Friday Sale
Don’t let these sail away! With our Black Friday Sale you can now get great value on a selection of worldwide voyages departing in the next few months. You will benefit from one-category suite upgrade, up to $500 savings per person AND an onboard credit of $1,000 per suite, which you can use for shore excursions, spa treatments, specialty restaurants and more.  Browse Silversea Cruise DealsIf the one-category upgrade is not available, guests receive instead $500 onboard credit per suite for a total of $1,500 onboard credit per suite.

Celebrity Cruises Black Friday Cyber Sale
For a very limited time, November 22 – 27, 2018,  book your cruise with just $25 per person plus Free Drinks. Applicable for March 1, 2019 through May 11, 2020 in an Inside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, or AquaClass. Not applicable to Celebrity Edge, Galapagos sailings, Celebrity Explorations, Alaska Cruisetours, Groups or Suites. Browse all Celebrity Cruise Deals

Hurtigruten Black Friday Savings
Beginning Tuesday, November 20 through next Tuesday, November 27, 2018, you have two ways to save big: Save up to 20% on select expeditions to Antarctica or save $1,000 per person on select expeditions to the Arctic—or take advantage of both! Browse all Hurtigruten Cruise Deals

Cunard Line Black Friday Sale
Free Double Upgrade and Reduced Deposit on Select 2019 Sailings PLUS, Free Drinks Package and Gratuities in Grill Suites! Valid for new bookings made November 20 -25, 2018. Browse all Cunard Line Cruise Deals

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Black Friday Event
Upgrade & Indulge – Free Two (2) OR Three (3) Category Suite Upgrade on Select 2019 Sailings. Valid for new bookings made November 16 -30, 2018. Browse all Regent Seven Seas Cruise Deals

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published with 2018 information and has been retained as a useful reference. Cruise itineraries, pricing, and ship deployments change seasonally. For current 8+ year updated availability, pricing, and itinerary details, contact Atlas Travel Center — our advisors track every cruise line’s current offerings in real time. We’ve been booking cruises since 1987 and can find you the best available options today.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.