It’s that time of year again! If you are looking for Black Friday Cruise Deals you are in luck. It is the biggest shopping season of the year, and with the recent return to sailing, cruise lines are offering some of their biggest sales ever.
With most cruise lines expected to reach full capacity in the first half of 2022, there are plenty of options to choose from. Were expecting a lot of great sales this year, so keep checking back as we add the latest announcements and promotions below.
As always, remember to always check the terms and conditions before booking your cruise.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Each year, Norwegian offers one of the most generous Black Friday deals of all the cruise lines. And this year is no different, as they are referring to this year’s sale as the “Greatest Deal Ever.”
As a start, they are offering a discount of 70% off the second guest as well as several other incredible freebies. The freebies have a value of up to $4250 and include a free open bar, specialty dining, a credit for shore excursions, free wi-fi, and free roundtrip airfare for the second guest.
Here is the full list of benefits from the “Greatest Deal Ever”:
- 70% off second guest
- Free open bar
- Free specialty dining
- Free shore excursions credits
- Free wifi
- Discounted rates for additional guests
- Free roundtrip airfare for the second guest
- $250 CruiseFirst certificate to use towards a future cruise
Guests who book during the Black Friday cruise deal will also receive a $250 CruiseFirst certificate that can be used towards a future cruise. The deal is available on any of their currently offered sailing dates – all the way through summer 2024.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Line’s “Unwrap Fun” sale offers guests up to 40% off bookings, free room location upgrades, and price protection. In addition, select bookings will be eligible for a $50 reduction in the deposit rates.
In order to be eligible for the reduced deposit rate the sailing must not be aboard Mardi Gras, Vista, Horizon, Panorama, or Celebration, and
The reduced deposit rate does not apply to European or Alaskan or sailings aboard In order to be eligible for the reduced deposit rate the sailing must not be aboard Mardi Gras, Vista, Horizon, Panorama, or Celebration.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is becoming a household name in North America. The cruise line’s latest ships have some of the best thrills on the high seas, and they offer amazing prices on sailings.
With this Black Friday cruise deal guests can book a balcony stateroom for the price of an ocean view cabin. In addition, kids sail free on Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, and Northern European Cruises.
Passengers that opt for MSC Cruise’s flexible cancellation policy, Total CruiseFlex, will be able to change cruises up to 48 hours before sailing to another ship on any date. Total CruiseFlex is available on bookings made before December 31, 2021, and departing before September 30, 2022.
Princess Cruises
This year, Princess has announced what it calls “The Cyber Event,” with discounts available on cruises that depart March 2022 and later.
As part of the deal, Princess is cutting the deposit amount by 50% on cruise bookings and providing up to a $200 onboard credit. The credit is paid out at $50 per guest for up to four people sharing a cabin.
“The Cyber Event” runs from November 17, 2021, to November 30, 2021.
Seabourn
Luxury cruise line Seabourn has announced its “Black Friday Sail” with a simple offer. The cruise line is offering up to $1,000 off its veranda and oceanview suits in addition to a $1,000 shipboard spending credit per suite on select voyages.
“This seasonal promotion is a great enticement for travelers ready to explore the world. With select voyages scheduled through summer 2022, there’s plenty of time to travel but you only have until November 30 to take advantage of our biggest offer yet!”
Josh Leibowitz, President of Seabourn
The offer is open for select voyages through 2022.
Holland America
Holland America’s Black Friday Sale offers guests $99 deposits on select 2021-2023 cruises. In addition, the cruise line is offering its “Have it All” package that includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi.
Here are the details of the promotion:
- $99 deposit on bookings.
- Inclusive crew appreciation valued at $100 per person.
- Depending on the length of the cruise, guests receive up to three shore excursions valued at $100 each.
- Signature Beverage Package which includes a large selection of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soda, coffee and more.
- Select itineraries include a specialty dining credit.
- Wi-Fi Surf Package
The deal runs through November 30, 2021, and is available for the first and second guests in the stateroom. The promotion isn’t valid on Grand Voyages or on sailings of five days or less.
Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises is getting into the Black Friday Cyber Monday spirit with its “Black Friday Days” promotion. The cruise line is offering up to 41% in savings on select cruises. The deal applies to a selection of cruises ranging from seven to thirteen days in 2022.
“We appreciate our loyal guests and the travel advisors who have supported us throughout the pandemic and our return to operations, and this is our way of saying thank you … plus, who doesn’t love a great Black Friday deal?”
Scott Knutson, VP of Sales and Marketing for Costa Cruises North America
The deal runs through December 6, 2021.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages may be one of the newest cruise lines, but they have certainly made a splash. Their current sale, “Fall into Sun-Soaked Days,” runs through November 29, 2021.
As part of their promotion, booking on sailings from December 2021 to March 2022 are eligible for a 20% discount. In addition, guests who purchase the $300 per-paid bar tab will receive an additional $100 added onto it.
If you’ve had your eye on the new cruise line, this is your chance!
Royal Caribbean
This holiday, Royal Caribbean is offering their Thanksgiving Sale offering up to $550 off the price of a cruise as well as a 30% discount on all guests.
If you book a cruise with Royal Caribbean, keep in mind that their “Cruise with Confidence” offer you can cancel any cruise up to 48 hours before sailing. The offer applies on all cruises booked before December 17, 2021, and sailing through April 30, 2022.
Celebrity Cruises
This year Celebrity is offering what they call their “biggest Black Friday sale ever.” The promotion offers 502% off the second guest’s cruise fare, an onboard credit up to $300 per stateroom, and up to $700 off airfare.
The onboard credit varies by the length of the cruise. Here is a quick breakdown of Celebrity’s Black Friday Sale:
- Five nights or fewer receive $100
- Six to nine nights receive $200
- Ten nights or more receive $300
In addition, passengers who book a 2021 Caribbean cruise can get an additional credit of up to $200.
Let us know below which cruise line you are looking forward to sailing next year.
