Sail Away With These 20 Black Friday Cruise Sales (Starting at $79 Per Night)
If you’ve been thinking about booking a cruise for 2026, don’t let these Black Friday sales and savings sail by. Most cruise lines, even luxury and award-winning ones, are offering promotions for lower fares, free third and fourth guests, and included add-ons that represent some of the best deals of the year.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries and award-winning, extraordinary service. With a fleet of 11 vessels, it visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries worldwide. They have sailed Alaska for more than 75 years — longer than any other cruise line.
Take advantage of 30 percent off cruise fares, free prepaid crew appreciation of approximately $175 a person, 50 percent reduced deposits, and free or reduced third and fourth guests on most December 2025 to October 2027 cruises. This offer is combinable with the popular ‘Have It All’ package, which includes shore excursions, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and a beverage package.
MSC Cruises
The world’s third-largest cruise line, the market leader in Europe, and a strong, growing presence in North America, is offering cruises starting at $199. With 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories for less.
This year, families can save significantly by booking by November 28, 2025. For example, a family of four sailing on a 4-night MSC Seashore cruise from Port Canaveral for Spring Break 2026 would pay around $2,400, but booking now and bundling drinks and Wi-Fi at the time of purchase, they’ll pay around $1,800. For that same family, a 7-night MSC World America cruise for Summer 2026, they’ll pay about $5,000, save $1,600, and receive onboard credit.
Royal Caribbean
For more than 50 years, Royal Caribbean’s game-changing ships and exclusive destinations have revolutionized vacations. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean sails to more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
And with promotions and flash deals from November 7 through December 8, the brand is offering its highest-ever instant savings. Score up to $1,000 off cruise fares, third and fourth guests sail free, and 50 percent off onboard extras like drink packages, internet, and excursions. In addition, the Black Friday exclusive “All-In Package” includes unlimited deluxe beverages, unlimited specialty dining, a day pass to the forthcoming Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, and streaming Wi-Fi, starting at $109 per person per day.
Cunard
Cunard, a luxury British cruise line renowned for creating unforgettable experiences worldwide, is offering fares from $899. There’s no better time to book a Cunard experience built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. Every detail has been meticulously crafted to provide an unforgettable getaway.
The Black Friday Sales Event includes 145 sailings across Cunard’s iconic four ships with voyages in Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Panama Canal, Canada, as well as World Voyage segments and Transatlantic Crossings aboard the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. Their best sale of the year ends on December 8, 2025.
Celebrity Cruises
For 35 years, Celebrity Cruises has offered an elevated premium vacation experience across its fleet of ships, traveling to over 300 destinations in more than 70 countries spanning all seven continents. Uniquely offering the intimate feel and thoughtful service of small vessels, with the variety and excitement of bigger ones, guests can explore the world or get away from it for a little while.
For sailings departing now through May 10, 2028, guests can save up to 75 percent on the second guest in their stateroom and $800 in additional savings when booking by November 24, 2025. Note, this offer does not apply to Galapagos or Celebrity River Cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 59 years. They now offer curated, effortless experiences that cater to every type of traveler – from seasoned cruisers to families of every size, even solo travelers with cabins built for one. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sails to nearly 350 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas, and Harvest Caye, its resort destination in Belize.
Their biggest sale of the year applies across all itineraries and ships, including the All-New Norwegian Aqua and the soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna. Combine this 50 percent off promotion with the beloved Free at Sea package, which offers guest-favorite amenities valued at over $2,000.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world’s most iconic cruise brand that delivers millions of guests every year to the most sought-after destinations. Sun Princess was named Condé Nast Traveler Mega Ship of the Year for a second consecutive year. Their large ships offer the elite service, personalization, and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Create meaningful connections and moments in the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, and Antarctica.
Move over Black Friday with this “Blue Friday” deal featuring instant savings of up to $250, 50 percent off cruise fares, and complimentary fares for third and fourth guests through Monday, November 24. If you need more time to book, enjoy Instant Savings of up to $800 from November 25 to December 2.
Margaritaville at Sea
In three short years, Margaritaville at Sea has carved out its own place in the sand with a unique vibe and affordable fares. The line has also received No. 1 “Cruisers’ Choice” in Cruise Critic’s 2024 “Best in Cruise” Awards, No. 1 “Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers,” No. 2 “Best Ocean Cruise Line,” and No. 3 “Best Cruise Line for Families” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Parrotheads and ‘regular people’ alike can take advantage of significant cruise savings, new bundled upgrades, and exclusive preview pricing for the highly anticipated Beachcomber, setting sail from Port Miami in 2027. Promos include:
- 60 percent off all cruise fares across the fleet, and guests sail free on select dates.
- Discounts on the 2026 Paradise Pass, offering limitless cruises with flexible booking and special perks.
- Sail from Palm Beach, Florida, from $79 per night.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages, the award-winning, exclusively adult cruise line founded by Sir Richard Branson, is offering its biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal yet. With four stunning ships and more than 150 destinations, Virgin Voyages offers an escape designed for travelers who value authenticity, wellness and value. In 2026, Virgin Voyages will expand westward for the first time, introducing sailings from Los Angeles and Seattle in addition to its signature Caribbean and Mediterranean routes.
Book now to receive buy one Sailor, get 80 percent off the second Sailor, and up to a $400 Bar Tab on them. Book by December 4, 2025, for voyages through 2027 across Virgin Voyages’ fleet, including the brand-new Brilliant Lady. Secure a four-night journey to Key West and Bimini, with cabins starting around $1,100 for two people. Or starting at $3,200 per cabin, sail the Amalfi Coast, Cannes, and Ibiza on a six-night Mediterranean voyage. The brand is also offering select sailings from just $99 per Sailor per night.
Scenic Cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has more than 39 years of experience creating unforgettable, award-winning river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys. Since 2008, they’ve set the benchmark in truly all-inclusive, luxury five-star river cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia. In 2019, they introduced Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht, a 228-guest ultra-luxury ship, and Scenic Eclipse II, in April 2023, taking guests to all four corners of the globe.
For a limited time, luxury is on sale with bonus savings on river and yacht cruises. Solo travelers can secure a free single supplement on select departures with a full trip payment. Book by November 30th to receive bonus savings of up to 35 percent per suite, combinable with 2-for-1 Fares, on select 2025-2027 Scenic itineraries.
Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys brings a luxury boutique hotel vibe to the sea. In two short years since their first sailing, they’ve won acclaim from discerning guests worldwide. Its blend of carefully curated itineraries, immersive cultural moments, elegantly relaxed onboard design, and exceptional service has redefined what it means to journey at sea. Families are welcome with dedicated spaces for children and teens, while adult-only areas offer tranquility and exclusive experiences.
Until December 1, 2025, book an ultra-elegant adventure up to 40 percent off. The sale applies to all suite categories on all Journeys Collections, spanning extraordinary destinations across the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Asia, the Red Sea, Arabian Peninsula, South America, the Amazon, and the U.S. & Canadian coasts.
Avalon
With a fleet of 16 award-winning Suite Ships sailing iconic rivers of Europe and Southeast Asia, the Nile and Amazon, Avalon delivers a boutique-hotel experience on the water. Known for their Panorama Suites and Open-Air Balconies, they offer a deeper, more dynamic way to explore destinations.
Travelers who book by December 10, 2025, can receive free airfare from select U.S. cities or savings of up to $5,200 per couple and free pre-paid gratuities on select 2026 and early 2027 cruises. Depending on the cruise and booking window, additional savings of $1,000–$3,000 per couple are possible to help turn dream destinations into departures.
AmaWaterways
Named the best River Cruise Experience for 2025 by luxury travel agents, this family-owned and operated company is renowned for providing unforgettable travel experiences. One key to their success is fewer guests on board. That’s especially felt on AmaMagna, the ship deemed one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places. Twice the width of traditional river cruise ships, yet welcomes only 20 percent more guests, it offers generous personal space and four on-board dining options.
Their current Anniversary Sale offers savings up to $2,500 per stateroom on select 2025 and 2026 sailings in Europe, Asia, Egypt, and Colombia when booking by December 31, 2025. Between November 24 and December 2, 2025, extend your journey by up to 4 nights with a Complimentary Land Package and receive $250 off sailings as part of their Black Friday offer. Available on select 2026 and 2027 departures through Europe and Colombia, you can enjoy additional nights pre- or post-river cruise in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, and Medellín.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
“When guests sail aboard The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet, our goal is always to provide a seamless and carefree travel experience that is unrivaled at sea, exceeding each guest’s unique expectations in every way, said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Travel the world in sumptuous all-suite accommodations for less with their Black Friday bonus. With up to 40 percent savings, play a $500 shipboard credit per suite, take your pick from exotic destinations across the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia on 70 different voyages.
Seabourn
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel choices by professionals and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications. Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for hand-selected itineraries that take people to places beyond the reach of larger ships.
Luxe cruising and expedition travel is now on sale, through December 2, 2025. Select 2026 and 2027 luxury ocean and expedition voyages across all seven continents qualify for up to $2,000 shipboard credit per suite in Penthouse and Premium Suites, up to $1,000 shipboard credit per suite in Oceanview or Veranda Suites, and a two-category Veranda suite upgrade.
Uniworld
One look inside Uniworld’s fleet, and you’ll see how they set themselves apart in luxury river cruising. It’s a boutique hotel that floats and also reflects the destination, grounding travelers in a luxe sense of place where no request is too large and no detail is too small.
The popular 12 Days of Christmas event returns on Black Friday, with daily savings and surprises on select sailings ranging from 50 percent off popular cruises to free trip extensions, waived solo traveler supplements, and more. A new offer will be unveiled each weekday for 12 days, starting on November 28, 2025.
Crystal
For more than 30 years, Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages. Since joining Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group in 2022, its two vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, have been ushering in a new era of being ‘Exceptional at Sea’ following a $170 million refurbishment. The reimagined ships boast larger, updated suites with artisanal finishes, and almost one crew member per guest. No wonder they won the Top Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 readers’ survey, again.
From November 20 through December 5, 2025, guests who book select 2026 and 2027 sailings across The Americas, Europe & Mediterranean, Asia, Africa, Alaska, and beyond will receive a $500 ‘As You Wish’ Shipboard Credit per suite. Black Friday bookers will also receive complimentary laundry and pressing service, so pack light!
Windstar
For four decades, Windstar Cruises has been reimagining small-ship cruising with a distinctive blend of relaxed luxury and genuine connection to destinations around the world. Take your pick from sailings to more than 330 ports across Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Alaska, Canada and New England, Japan, the South Pacific, and Asia. Unlike most cruise lines, they sail year-round in the Mediterranean and Tahiti, offering different destination experiences seasonally.
From November 18 to December 16, 2025, their “Thankful for Travel” promotion, worth $1,350 a couple, adds a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade covering select drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities on every Windstar voyage through March 2027.
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is built by foodies, run by foodies, for foodies. Food is at the heart of everything they do, with two Master Chefs of France helming The Finest Cuisine at Sea. They have the highest percentage of culinary personnel dedicated to the dining experience, with one chef for every 10 guests. As with any great restaurant, all dishes are prepared à la minute, using only the freshest ingredients.
Foodies and discerning travelers can save up to 50 percent on select luxury cruises when booking by December 2, 2025. From the wilds of Alaska to the enduring charms of Europe and beyond, you’ll enjoy exceptional savings while indulging in a refined experience at sea. Pick from expertly curated travel experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships that call on more than 600 ports in more than 100 countries across seven continents with a maximum of 1,250 guests.
Celestyal
Celestyal, an award-winning year-round cruise company, offers experiences in the Greek Islands, the Adriatic, and the Arabian Gulf, with exceptional hospitality and genuine cultural immersion. Each year, 140,000 travelers from 130 different nationalities sail with Celestyal. There’s no better time to book a getaway and join them.
Their limited-time Black Friday promotion offers savings of up to 70 percent and more across their Arabian Gulf cruises through to March 2026, and up to 67 percent off their 2026 Adriatic sailings. With limited availability, set a date between November 26 and December 2, 2025, to secure your spot for less.
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