- Cruise lines began their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales as early as October and November, extending many offers through December.
- Royal Caribbean offers instant savings up to $\$1,000$ and introduced an “All-In Package” bundling drinks, dining, and Wi-Fi.
- Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Voyages are focusing on high second-guest discounts, offering up to 75% off and 80% off, respectively.
- Norwegian Cruise Line is selling 50% off all cruises combined with its popular “Free at Sea” extras package valued at over $\$2,000$.
A large number of cruise lines are offering extensive Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions early this year, allowing travelers to secure deals for 2026 and 2027 voyages ahead of the traditional shopping days. Sales cover a wide range of experiences, from mainstream to luxury and adult-only cruising.
Royal Caribbean International launched its sale from November 7 through December 8, offering instant savings of up to $\$1,000$, complimentary cruise fares for third and fourth guests, and pre-cruise savings up to 50% off extras. They also introduced the “All-In Package,” which bundles drinks, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi for $\$109$ per person, per day. Celebrity Cruises, a sister brand, is offering up to 75% off the second guest fare and up to $\$700$ in additional savings for bookings through May 2028. Both lines are running similar Visa Signature credit card offers.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is featuring 50% off all cruises, bringing back the popular “Free at Sea” package, which offers over $\$2,000$ in extras, including specialty dining and Wi-Fi. Margaritaville at Sea is offering up to 60% off cruise fares with free third and fourth guests. For adult-only cruising, Virgin Voyages is offering 80% off the second sailor and up to $\$400$ toward an onboard bar tab. Luxury line Oceania Cruises is providing up to 50% off 170 voyages for 2026 and 2027, with its “Your World Included” amenities package. These deals provide significant value and savings across the industry’s most popular destinations.