Some cruise lines have chosen to open their sales before Friday, giving you time to take advantage of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday bargains, which include deep discounts, onboard credit, and free add-ons for your next cruise vacation. Be sure to look out for the best Black Friday cruise deals to get the most value for your money.
Almost all of the cruise lines will offer a sales promotion with additional savings off and /or onboard credit.
An instant savings offer means a discount is applied when booking. The exact amount you save depends on the stateroom category booked. Of course, the higher stateroom categories enjoy the most savings.
An onboard credit gives you extra cash to spend onboard for shore excursions, drink and dining packages or just shopping in the ship’s stores.
Some cruise lines offer special discounts to people who live in a certain state, like Florida, where many cruise ships depart.
Types of Cruise Deals to Expect
When it comes to Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals, there are several types of offers to expect that can make your next adventure both exciting and affordable. Here are some of the most common types of deals you might find:
- Discounted Cruise Fares: Many cruise lines offer significant discounts on select sailings, with savings ranging from 20% to 75% off the original price. This is a fantastic opportunity to save big on your cruise fare and enjoy a luxurious vacation for less.
- Onboard Credit: Some cruise lines provide onboard credit, which can be used towards drink and dining packages, shore excursions, and other onboard expenses. This extra cash can enhance your cruise experience without stretching your budget.
- Free Upgrades: Imagine booking a standard stateroom and getting upgraded to a balcony or suite! Some cruise lines offer free upgrades to higher stateroom categories, which can include additional perks like priority check-in and access to exclusive areas.
- Package Deals: Look out for package deals that bundle extras like drink and dining packages, shore excursions, and Wi-Fi. These comprehensive deals can offer great value and ensure you have everything you need for a memorable cruise.
- Loyalty Program Offers: If you’re a member of a cruise line’s loyalty program, you might be eligible for exclusive deals and perks. These can include discounts on drink and dining packages or stateroom category upgrades, making your loyalty truly rewarding.
Onboard Perks and Extras
In addition to discounted cruise fares, many Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals come with enticing onboard perks and extras that can elevate your cruising experience. Here are some of the most common perks you can enjoy:
- Drink and Dining Packages: Many cruise lines offer drink and dining packages that include unlimited drinks, specialty dining, and other perks. These packages can enhance your culinary experience onboard, allowing you to indulge in gourmet meals and refreshing beverages without worrying about the bill.
- Shore Excursions: Some cruise lines offer discounts on shore excursions, which can include activities like snorkeling, hiking, and cultural tours. These excursions are a great way to explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories.
- Wi-Fi: Staying connected with family and friends back home is important, and some cruise lines offer free or discounted Wi-Fi as part of their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. This perk ensures you can share your amazing experiences in real-time.
- Spa Treatments: Relax and rejuvenate with discounted spa treatments, which can include massages, facials, and other relaxing treatments. These deals can add a touch of luxury to your cruise, helping you unwind and pamper yourself.
- Priority Check-in: Some cruise lines offer priority check-in, which can include access to exclusive areas and expedited boarding. This perk can make the start of your cruise smooth and stress-free, allowing you to begin your vacation in style.
Cruise Line Offers
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival has not yet announced Black Friday offers.
Celebrity Cruise Line
Why spend your time looking for other vacation deals? Everything you need is right here. The best ships. The best places. And the best offer to go with it all. It’s the perfect time to plan the vacation that will ruin all other vacations. For a limited time, take advantage of Celebrity Cruise Lines Black Friday Kickoff and get 75% off your second guest’s cruise fare, plus save up to an additional $700 per room.* Celebrity Cruises offers substantial savings opportunities for guests booking cruises, including discounts on the second guest in the same cabin and other promotional campaigns tied to particular booking periods. Explore Black Friday Cruise Deals to Over 300 Destinations
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
BLACK FRIDAY: 60% OFF SECOND GUEST + KIDS SAIL FREE* †BOGO60 applies to new, individual, and named group bookings at prevailing rates made November 8 – December 9, 2024, on sailings departing on or after November 9, 2024, and provides 60% off the cruise fare of the second guest booked in the same stateroom as the first, full fare paying guest, as well as 30% off any additional guests booked in the same stateroom as the first full fare paying and second guest.
Kids Sail Free applies to new, individual, and named group bookings at prevailing rates made November 8 – December 9, 2024, on select sailings 3 nights and longer departing on or after November 9, 2024, and provides $0 cruise fare for additional guest 12 years old and younger as of the departure date booked in the same stateroom as the first full fare paying and second guests. Taxes, fees, and port expenses are additional and apply to all guests. Kids Sail Free excludes all sailings departing on or during any of the following dates November 22 – 29, 2024; December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025; March 7 – 28, 2025; April 12 – 24, 2025; May 22 – August 29, 2025; November 20 – 28, 2025; December 18, 2025 – January 5, 2026; March 6 – April 9, 2026; May 21 – September 4, 2026; November 19 – 27, 2026; December 17, 2026 – January 4, 2027; Alaska Cruise Tour sailingsdeparting May 16 – September 12, 2025; May 15 – September 11, 2026; Anthem of the Seas sailings departing November 21 – December 28, 2024 and Chinese New Year on Anthem of the Seas departing January 27, 2025.
Kids Sail Free excludes all sailings departing on or during any of the following dates November 22 – 29, 2024; December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025; March 7 – 28, 2025; April 12 – 24, 2025; May 22 – August 29, 2025; November 20 – 28, 2025; December 18, 2025 – January 5, 2026; March 6 – April 9, 2026; May 21 – September 4, 2026; November 19 – 27, 2026; December 17, 2026 – January 4, 2027; March 5 – April 1 2027; Alaska Cruise Tour sailings departing May 16 – September 12, 2025; May 15 – September 11, 2026; Anthem of the Seas sailings departing November 21 – December 28, 2024 and Chinese New Year on Anthem of the Seas departing January 27, 2025.
Black Friday Beat the Rush Extension applies to new, individual, and named group bookings at prevailing rates made November 26 – 27, 2024, on sailings departing on or after November 23, 2024, and provides an instant savings per stateroom, varying by stateroom category booked, sailing length as follows: 5 nights or less, savings of $100 USD for Inside and Ocean View, $175 USD for Balconies, and $300 USD for Suites; 6 nights or longer, savings of $175 USD for Interior and Ocean View, $250 USD for Balconies, and $750 USD for Suites.
Combinability: BOGO60 and Kids Sail Free are combinable with each other and Black Friday Beat the Rush Extension, as well as promotional OBCs, Next Cruise offers, instant savings, restricted discounts (for example, Seniors, Residents, Military), Promo Code driven offers, Free Upgrades, and Shareholder Benefits. BOGO60 and Kids Sail Free are also combinable with Crown & Anchor discounts; Black Friday Beat the Rush Extension is not combinable with Crown & Anchor discounts. BOGO60, Kids Sail Free and Black Friday Beat the Rush Extension are not combinable with any other offer or promotion, including, but not limited to, Ultimate World Cruise, Standard Group, Interline, Travel Agent, Travel Agent Friends and Family, Weekly Sales Events, and Net Rates.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Start your engines with our Black Friday cruise deals! Get ready to splash into good times aboard our award-winning ships during our 2024 Black Friday cruise deal offering 50% Off All Cruises. Get started on our thrilling, multi-level racetrack on board our newest ships including Norwegian Viva. Catch some sun and a sea breeze along The Waterfront or Ocean Boulevard as you discover your favorite restaurant or bar. When the sun goes down, your evening heats up. Check out a comedy club or cash out your winnings in our casino. There’s something exhilarating (or relaxing) for everyone around every corner of our ships.
When you book one of our Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals, Norwegian’s More At Sea is included with your cruise fare. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the ultimate all-inclusive cruise vacation package. Why stay land-locked in a resort for your entire vacation when you can find a cruise with Norwegian and visit several incredible and exotic destinations on a single trip? We’ve got your vacation covered from air to sea with Free Airfare^. Why pay for handcrafted cocktails and delicious gourmet meals? We’ll pick up the tab with Unlimited Open Bar and pick up your check at your Specialty Dining meal. There is always MORE when it comes to the entertainment on our cruises. Bringing the kids? Great, sign them up for our Free youth programs where they will have a blast! Whether you’re exploring Alaska, Europe, or The Caribbean, the best cruise deals are with Norwegian.
Holland America Cruise Line
Up to 25% Off 800+ Itineraries!
From Alaska’s glacier-carved beauty to the Caribbean’s tranquil islands, immerse yourself in world-class experiences and effortless indulgence while enjoying a 50% Reduced Deposit, FREE fares for Guests 3 & 4 and FREE prepaid Crew Appreciation. Combine these savings with our Have It All package and more offers! Ends December 1.
Black Friday Sale Offer Details:Don’t let this deal sail away! Our Black Friday Sale offers some of the best prices of the year on 800+ itineraries! Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and available for 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom on new bookings only.
– Up to 25% Off Your Cruise Fare – 50% Reduced Deposit. – Free Prepaid Crew Appreciation. – Free Fares for Guests 3 & 4. – Ends December 1
Black Friday Sale Terms & Conditions: Fares are based on Promo(s) OG*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruises or cruisetours only. Advertised Fares include Taxes and Fees. Offer is available on select 2024, 2025, and 2026 voyages departing December 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026. Offer excludes full-length Grand Voyages, 2026 Alaska cruisetours, and cruises lasting less than five days.
Black Friday Offer: Crew Appreciation: Receive prepaid stateroom gratuities on board. Limit one (1) Crew Appreciation Offer for 1st/2nd guests only per stateroom, per booking. Gratuities for other services, including, but not limited to, bar, dining room, wine accounts, and spa/salon services, are not included. Offer is subject to availability, for new bookings only, for 1st/2nd guests only, applies only to the cruise portion of 2025 Alaska cruisetours, and does not include 2026 Alaska cruisetours except when booking with the Have It All Early Booking Bonus (N2/O2) fare. Offer is neither transferable nor refundable. Reduced Rate: Guests who make an eligible booking through this Offer will receive up to 25% off their cruise fare. Up to 25% off discount is based on cruise-only launch fare. Free & Reduced Kids’ Fares: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel with free and reduced fares (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select cruises.
Princess Cruise Line
Half the deposit, twice the adventure. Score up to 50% off fares, 50% off deposits and up to $500 onboard credit. Whether you’re dreaming of exploring glaciers or sipping cocktails on the beach, your next adventure is waiting. Offers only available to legal residents of North America. Offers only available for new bookings, on select cruises, on a limited availability, are capacity controlled (regardless of stateroom availability), and may not be combined with other offers or promotions (aside from those listed herein). Other exclusions may apply; void where prohibited. Changes or refunds may not be permitted. Offers and their parts (if any) are not transferable, not substitutable, and not redeemable for cash. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (“PCL”) is not responsible or liable for any errors, including printing or other errors. PCL may change or revoke Offers at any time. A deposit is required for all stateroom guests. All values quoted in USD. Offers valid on bookings made 11/26/24 – 11/29/24. Please refer to princess.com for terms, conditions, and details that apply to all bookings.
Up to $500 Onboard Credit per stateroom (up to $250 per guest) is applicable to the first two guests in a stateroom and amount awarded varies based on cruise length. Onboard Credit is awarded as a credit (“Credit”) that is applied to the guest’s folio and is awarded in the currency corresponding to the ship’s onboard currency. Voyages 1-3 days in length will receive $25 Credit per guest. Voyages 4-6 days in length will receive $50 Credit per guest. Voyages 7-11 days in length will receive $100 Credit per guest. Voyages 12 days or longer will receive $250 Credit per guest. Offer does not apply to additional guests than guests indicated above. Guests with single occupancy will receive single, per guest Credit amount ($25-$250). Credit must be used on the single voyage that it was awarded in connection with, is not redeemable for cash, cannot be used in the casino, is not applicable during the land portion of cruisetours, and expires at the end of that voyage.
Up to 50% off fares Offer – Discount based off applicable Launch Fare, which fare excludes government-imposed taxes, fees and expenses. Offer available on a space-available basis at time of booking, on select categories and sailings. Discount applies to cruise standard fare element only and is based on destination and stateroom category and does not apply to Princess Plus or Premier packages, or any cruise tour and/or land tour elements, even when included in the cruise fare. Discount only applies to first two guests in a stateroom.
Free 3rd & 4th guest offer applies to cruise fare only for recipient and guests covered by the complimentary offer (if any) and excludes Government Taxes & Fees, and the Required Cruise Fees & Expenses. Also excludes required deposit (if any) and other cruise-related expenses and travel expenses. Actual amounts owed by recipient and applicable guests may vary and shall be calculated at the time of booking. First or Second guest in stateroom will be responsible for their cruise rates as well as the free guest’s out of pocket charges and expenses. Offer only applies: to Offer recipient and guests covered by the complimentary cruise Offer (if any) and (ii) to the third or fourth guests booked in the same stateroom as the first and second guests. Approximate value of free sailing for 3rd and 4th guests varies from $99 to $6,759 USD per person. There is no guarantee of Free Offer availability at time of booking. Offer is available on select voyages and guest will know if their selected voyage is available for free 3rd/4th guests if, when selecting to travel with 3rd or 4th guests, whether the fare summary page lists $0 or whether it lists an actual cruise fare amount for such guests.
50% off deposits applies to full, standard deposits only and shall not further reduce already reduced or discounted deposits. Discount already reflected on listed/advertised deposits. Offer is valid on new bookings made November 26, 2024, through November 29, 2024. Offer not available on World Cruises, Full suites, Sanctuary Collection categories, cruises 45 days or longer, and cruises in which final payment is required. Offer is not transferable, not redeemable for cash, and may not be combined with other offers. Offer and its terms are subject to change. Voyages eligible for select Instant Savings offers require a non-refundable deposit.
*Fares are per guest and apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space available basis at time of booking. Fares for other categories may vary. Fares are non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two guests in a stateroom only. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth guests. All cruise fares are inclusive of government-imposed taxes and fees. Government-imposed taxes and fees include but are not limited to any and all fees, tolls and taxes imposed by a governmental authority such as wharfage, head taxes, dockage, Panama canal tolls, US Customs fees, immigration and naturalization fees, government inspection fees, hotel or VAT taxes as part of a land tour, air taxes, and similar government-imposed taxes and fees for the performance of the cruise. Government-imposed taxes and fees are subject to change and PCL reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. Sale Offer Expiration: November 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m. PT)
Virgin Voyages
80% off 2nd Sailor + drinks or $99 rates
This Black Friday we’re all about giving you options. Whether it’s rates from just $99 per Sailor per night or up to $400 in free drinks plus 80% off your 2nd Sailor, these offers are here for a splash… and they’ll be gone just as fast. Offer Details. Virgin Voyages is offering reduced voyage fares of $99 USD per person per day on our Insider “Lock-It-In Rates” and $100 USD promotional Bar Tab on select voyages and cabin categories. Eligible Bookings. Booking window: 12:01 a.m. US east coast local time 25 November 2024 to 11:59 p.m. US east coast local time 03 December 2024. Restrictions/Exclusions/Caveats. The Virgin Voyages’ Black Friday 2024 Offer, is subject to the following restrictions and exclusions.
How to Find the Best Cruise Deals
Finding the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals requires some research and planning. Here are some tips to help you secure the best offers:
- Research Cruise Lines: Start by researching different cruise lines and their offerings. Each cruise line has its own unique deals and perks, so understanding what’s available can help you make an informed decision.
- Compare Prices: Don’t settle for the first deal you find. Compare prices across different cruise lines and travel agencies to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money.
- Look for Package Deals: Package deals that include extras like drink and dining packages, shore excursions, and Wi-Fi can often be a great value. These comprehensive deals can enhance your cruise experience without breaking the bank.
- Check for Loyalty Program Offers: If you’re a member of a cruise line’s loyalty program, check for exclusive deals and perks. Loyalty programs often offer additional discounts and benefits that can make your cruise even more enjoyable.
- Book Early: Booking early can help you secure the best deals, as many cruise lines offer limited-time discounts and promotions. Don’t wait too long, as the best deals can sell out quickly.
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday Deals
While both Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer significant savings on cruise deals, there are some key differences between the two shopping events:
- Black Friday Deals: Black Friday deals tend to be more focused on discounted cruise fares. Many cruise lines offer significant discounts on select sailings, making it an ideal time to book your next cruise at a lower price.
- Cyber Monday Deals: Cyber Monday deals, on the other hand, tend to be more focused on onboard perks and extras. Many cruise lines offer discounts on drink and dining packages, shore excursions, and Wi-Fi, enhancing your overall cruise experience.
- Limited-Time Offers: Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are limited-time offers, but Cyber Monday deals tend to be more limited, often available for just 24 hours. This means you need to act fast to take advantage of these exclusive offers.
- Online-Only Deals: Cyber Monday deals are typically only available online, while Black Friday deals may be available both online and in-person. This makes Cyber Monday a great opportunity for those who prefer to shop from the comfort of their home.
By understanding these differences, you can strategically plan your shopping to maximize your savings and get the best cruise deals available.
Stay tuned as more discounts are offered.
