Hopping aboard a Black Friday or Cyber Monday cruise deal can help you save money while snagging perks like onboard credit and complimentary bevvies. To get the best discount, you may need to be flexible about the itinerary you choose, since cruise lines usually slash prices on select routes instead of offering sitewide blowouts.
Top Cyber Monday cruise deals for 2021
Some of the best cruise deals available right now include:
60% off your second guest plus kids sail free on select cruises with Royal Caribbean
Up to 50% off select cruises from Hurtigruten
Carnival cruises from $65 per day
Up to $1,200 off and $200 in onboard credit with MSC Cruises
30% off all Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
30% off European Waterways cruises through France
Up to $400 in onboard credit with Virgin Voyages
Free drinks, gratuities and signature dining with Holland America Line
Up to $1,000 in onboard credit and cabin upgrades with Azamara
Fare from $999 per person plus 50% off deposits with Cunard
Some cruise lines, like Norwegian Cruise Line, kick off Black Friday deals on the Monday before Thanksgiving. So if you're eager to book, you could start shopping on November 23 this year — or even earlier. But most cruise deals will drop at midnight on Friday, November 27, continuing through the weekend and into Cyber Monday.
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What to expect
Expect discounted rates on select cruises, along with freebie shore excursions, dining and drink packages, Wi-Fi and more from this year's Black Friday cruise deals. To get the biggest bang for your buck, bring someone along — you'll likely see BOGO deals for the second passenger to cruise at a reduced price.
Here's where cruisers have saved during Black Friday in the past:
Carnival. Up to 35% off bookings, plus $50 onboard credit and discounted deposits.
Celebrity Cruises. $25 deposits, plus $100 onboard credit for all cruises.
Disney Cruise Line. Up to 25% off cabins on select bookings.
MSC Cruises. Free drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities on select seven-night cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line. 30% off all cruises, plus five free perks per booking.
Royal Caribbean. Up to $300 off select cruises, plus 60% off fare for a second passenger.
Princess Cruises.40% off select cruises or up to $800 in onboard credit, plus free Wi-Fi for one guest.
Viking River Cruises.Free airfare to the departure port on select itineraries, and discounts on select cruises.
Are Black Friday cruise deals only available online?
No — most cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean and Carnival, will honor deals over the phone, too. But you may need to reference the deal specifically when booking with a sales rep, to make sure the discount is applied to your total.
Which cruise lines offer Black Friday cruise deals?
Most cruise lines offer Black Friday deals, especially more budget-friendly lines like Carnival, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Some luxury lines also offer reduced fare, but your options may be limited. We'll round up all the deals here, from the upscale Seabourn to Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, to help you sort through the discounts to find the experience and price that suits you best.
Traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, monitor and understand the risk assessment levels for your destination when planning your trip, before departure and on arrival. Follow safety measures that include wearing a mask in public settings, maintaining social distancing and washing your hands. If you are diagnosed, have symptoms of or are waiting for test results for COVID-19 — or are otherwise at risk of illness — do not host, attend gatherings or travel for 14 days. Note that the CDC warns against cruise travel at this time.
Cruise deals available over Black Friday and Cyber Weekend:
Up to $1,000 to spend on board with Norwegian Cruise Line
Just book your next cruise vacation with Priceline Cruises and get up to $1,000 to use as a liquor, dining, and spa credit, along with other purchases made on the ship! T&Cs apply.
Exclusive – up to $1,000 to spend on board, plus 10% off shore excursions! T&Cs apply. Ports of Call: Miami, Fl, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Miami, Fl
Bahamas Paradise 2-night cruise deal for two: $69 per person
All meals onboard (alcoholic beverages and specialty restaurants not included). Theater shows, live music, pool-deck parties, day in The Bahamas. Spa & beauty salon and full casino available. 2 nights of accommodations.
Put your dream vacation on the calendar now, and pay for it later! In addition, choose to streamline payment even further by splitting your fare into easy monthly installments with 0% interest! T&Cs apply.
Join Costa Club for discounts of up to 20% on cruises worldwide
As a CostaClub member you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, and they will increase over time. On land you’ll have special discounts of up to 20% on lots of departures, while on board gifts, privileges, surprises and further. T&Cs apply.
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