Want to save 40 or 50 percent off your cruise fare? What about free onboard credit or discounts on drink packages, wifi, or excursions? If your answer is yes, you don’t want to miss this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals.
November is a great time to book a cruise as cruise lines across the board — from mainstream all the way to luxury — are offering some of their best deals of the year. In this guide to Black Friday cruise deals, we’re covering the types of cruise deals you can expect, how to secure the best deals, and we’re giving you a roundup of all the Black Friday cruise deals for the 2025 season.
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When do Black Friday cruise deals start?
While Black Friday deals historically happened on, well, Black Friday, nowadays these promotions often span weeks or even a month around the Thanksgiving season. The exact dates that cruise lines are running their Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions varies depending on the brand. This year, many lines began running their Black Friday promotions within the first week of November.
Below, we have compiled a list of announced Black Friday cruise deals, along with the dates the sales will be running in 2025.
The Types of Cruise Deals to Expect
Cruise fare discounts are the most popular form of a deal that you’ll find from cruise lines for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Sometimes the deal is a percentage off the cruise fare for all guests, while other lines will offer discounts for just the second passenger (and beyond) in a cabin. Other common deals you might find include reduced deposit rates and free onboard credit.
How to Find the Best Black Friday Cruise Deals
There is no singular best Black Friday cruise deal. Each cruise line offers different savings and perks, and choosing a cruise almost always will come down to more than just what deals happen to be on offer. However, our biggest recommendation for finding the best Black Friday cruise deals starts long before November even rolls around.
If you’re planning enough in advance and want to wait to book during a Black Friday or Cyber Monday promotion, price out cruises months prior to November. Check back in periodically to see how the prices fluctuate. Then when the Black Friday deals arrive, you’ll know which promotion is offering YOU a better deal.
While there truly are many Black Friday cruise deals to be had, many cruise lines offer other promotions that are similar throughout the rest of the year. They might even inflate the “list price” during such a promotion period to make it seem like the percentage off is better than it really is.
What happens if you book your cruise earlier in the year but then realize you could have gotten a better deal if you waited for Black Friday? You could try asking for a fare adjustment in the form of onboard credit, but you’ll have better luck just canceling and rebooking the sailing under the new fare. The benefits of this, of course, do depend on whether there are any cancellation fees and whether you’ve already made your final payment. Also remember that when rebooking a cruise, you’ll lose any limited-time perks you might have gotten from the original booking.
Honestly? We recommend booking a cruise as early as you can. Cruise prices tend to be better the further out you book. You’ll have a better selection of staterooms to choose from as well.
Black Friday Cruise Deals: Commonly Asked Questions
When is the best time to book a cruise during Black Friday?
The general rule of thumb is that you should book a cruise as soon as you’re ready to commit to the trip. The sooner you book — whether during a sale or anytime — the better rate you’ll likely get, and the larger selection of cabins you’ll have. It will also allow you to make reservations for things like specialty dining and shore excursions as soon as they open up vs. those who wait until the last minute to book their cruise. If the time you’re ready to solidify plans happens to line up with the October-November timeframe, that’s great.
Can I use a travel agent for Black Friday cruise deals?
Yes, and we recommend you do! Not only do travel agents have access to the same deals you do, but they might have even better deals and other perks (like onboard credit) they can offer that you wouldn’t otherwise receive on your own. Our preferred travel partner is MEI-Travel. If you’re looking to book MEI-Travel offers no obligation quotes and will be happy to provide advice and assistance at no additional cost to you.
Can I cancel or change a Black Friday cruise booking?
This answer depends on the cruise line you’re booking with. For the most part, the usual cancellation and adjustment policies apply to Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise bookings just as they would any other time of the year.
Do all cruise lines participate in Black Friday sales?
While we can’t speak on every cruise line — from tiny local brands to the big mainstream companies that everyone knows — it’s safe to say that pretty much all well-known mainstream, premium, and luxury cruise brands offer some sort of promotion for Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday.
What’s the difference between Black Friday and Wave Season deals?
Wave Season, if you’re unfamiliar, is the time period from January through March when many people start to plan their vacations for the year. It’s winter, in many places it’s cold, and travelers begin dreaming up the exciting (and often warm!) places they want to visit. Because this is a peak planning season, cruise lines tend to offer lots of discounts and other promotions to entice people to book with them.
The difference between how a cruise line handles its Black Friday vs. Wave Season promotions is dependent entirely on the specific line. Some brands may offer similar deals during both promotional periods. Other lines will have entirely different savings opportunities and perks for each sale.
How much deposit do I need for Black Friday cruise deals?
Unless a reduced deposit is included as part of the promotion, expect to pay the usual deposit amount when booking a cruise during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday season. The exact amount varies wildly not only depending on the cruise line, but also potentially on other factors like the itinerary and length of the sailing. With that being said, reduced deposits are part of the Black Friday deals for some lines. It’s also common for Carnival to offer reduced deposits (often just $50 per person) during many of its promotions throughout the year.
Cruise Deal Roundup: Here are the Black Friday cruise deals for 2025
Atlas Ocean Voyages
What: Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering up to 40 percent off select Arctic, Antarctic, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe sailings during its Black Friday Sale. Travelers can also choose one of the following perks for their trip: an air credit savings of up to $2,000 per stateroom, a one-night pre-expedition hotel or land package, or an enhanced wifi package.
When: Now through December 5, 2025
Azamara
What: Azamara’s 2025 Black Friday Flash Sale offers up to $4,000 off select 2025-2026 sailings, plus up to $500 in onboard credit per stateroom depending on the length of the cruise.
When: November 18 to December 2, 2025
Celebrity Cruises
What: Celebrity Cruises‘ Black Friday sale offers savings of up to 75 percent off the second guest in a stateroom, plus up to $700 in savings per stateroom (based on the cabin category and length of the cruise) when booking by November 10th. The offer is valid on sailings departing through May 10, 2028. Galapagos and Celebrity River Cruises are not applicable.
When: Now through December 8. 2025
Costa Cruises
What: Costa’s Black Friday sale offers fare savings starting at just $52 per person, per day on select Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, and South America voyages. Featured cruises in the sale are offered across eight ships for interior, oceanview, and balcony cabins. This promotion is valid for residents of North America only.
When: Now through November 30, 2025 for select sailings through May 2026
Explora Journeys
What: Explora Journeys’ Black Friday sale offers up to 40 percent off the cruise fare. The line is also offering five percent deposits to book a voyage. The Black Friday promotion applies to all suite categories (the ships are suite-only) on all sailings.
When: Now through December 1, 2025
Margaritaville at Sea
What: Margaritaville at Sea‘s “Biggest Black Friday” sale offers 60 percent off cruise fares, free third and fourth guests in a cabin, and up to 50 percent off beverage and wifi packages.
For the first time ever, the line is also offering a new ‘Cruise+ Bundle’ which is only available at the time of booking. This bundle includes the Ultimate Beverage Chill Package and the Basic WiFi Plan for one device. Pricing starts at $199 for two-night Bahamas voyages.
When: Now through November 30, 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line
What: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Black Friday Sale offers 50 percent off the cruise fare, plus the Free at Sea package which is back by popular demand. The Black Friday sale applies to all NCL itineraries and ships, including the new Norwegian Aqua and upcoming Norwegian Luna.
When: Now through November 12, 2025
Oceania Cruises
What: Oceania Cruises is offering up to 50 percent off the cruise fare for over 170 cruises setting sail in 2026 and 2027. The line says that this is the first time it has opened its Black Friday promotion ahead of the traditional holiday period.
When: Now through December 2, 2025
Royal Caribbean International
What: Royal Caribbean is offering up to $1,000 off the cruise fare, plus the third and fourth guests in a stateroom sail free. The Black Friday promotion also includes discounts on drink packages, wifi packages, and excursions. Additionally, the promotion includes an exclusive package called The All-In Package. Hovering at around $100 per person, per day (depending on the cruise), it includes unlimited deluxe beverages, unlimited specialty dining, and a streaming wifi package.
When: Now through December 8, 2025
Virgin Voyages
What: Virgin Voyages is offering a BOGO 80 percent off cruise fare deal, where the second guest in a stateroom gets 80 percent off their cruise fare. Select sailings are available for $99 per person, per night (which is the lowest fare Virgin Voyages has ever offered!). The line is also offering an up to $400 in Bar Tab promotion, which is onboard credit for drinks.
When: Now through December 4, 2025
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