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The 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cruise Deals You Don't Want to Miss

Labadee (Photo:Royal Caribbean)
Labadee (Photo:Royal Caribbean)
Editor
Jorge Oliver

Last updated
Nov 24, 2023

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12 min read

The most wonderful time of the year is finally here for cruise bargain hunters.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023 deals are making waves, with cheap cruises and enticing bargains galore. Whether you have your heart set on cabin upgrades, free shore excursions, rock bottom fares or all sorts of onboard goodies, Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals are your best bet to snag an irresistible bargain.

As with all holiday sales, the flurry of cruise deals can be overwhelming. But fear not: Cruise Critic’s mission is to round up the best cruise bargains, so you don't have to. Bookmark this space to track Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023 cruise deals that are best for you. We will continuously update the information below as cruise lines announce their sales.

Also, be sure to check out Cruise Critic's very own Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deals!

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American Cruise Lines Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Free Airfare and $1,000 Off Mississippi Cruises

Exterior shot of American Jazz
American Jazz (Photo: American Cruise Lines)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: American Cruise Lines’ Black Friday deal bring savings for Mississippi River cruise lovers. For a limited time, travelers can get free airfare and $1,000 off on Spring 2024 cruises sailing the Mississippi River.

Eligible American Cruise Lines Cruises: The Black Friday cruise deal from American Cruise Lines Voyages is good for all February and March 2024 departures of the cruise line’s Historic Mississippi River (roundtrip from New Orleans) and Lower Mississippi River cruises (between Memphis and New Orleans).

Good to Know: American Cruise Lines Black Friday deal applies to new bookings only.

American Queen Voyages Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deal: Save up to $2,500 per Stateroom + Free Roundtrip Air

Exterior shot of American Countess on a sunny day on the Mississippi, during the ship's christening
Save on American Queen Voyages Black Friday deals (Photo: American Queen Steamboat Company)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: American Queen Voyages’ deal can bring savings of up to $2,500 for cruisers. Additionally, travelers can score free roundtrip air on select 2024 voyages.

Eligible American Queen Voyages Cruises: The Black Friday cruise deal from American Queen Voyages is applicable to select 2024 sailings on American Queen, American Countess and American Empress.

Good to Know: American Queen Voyages’ Black Friday deal applies to new bookings only. Offer runs from Nov. 22 to Nov. 27.

Avalon Waterways Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: $500 Off, Free Air and Free Gratuities

Avalon Envision (Photo: Avalon Waterways)
Avalon Envision (Photo: Avalon Waterways)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: With Avalon Waterways’ Black Friday deal, cruisers can save on select 2024 river cruises. The deal offers three ways to save: with free gratuities, up to $500 off per couple and free air from select U.S. cities.

Eligible Avalon Waterways Cruises: The Black Friday cruise deal from Avalon Waterways is applicable to select 2024 European river itineraries.

Good to Know: Avalon Waterways’ Black Friday deal applies to new 2024 bookings only. Offer runs from Nov. 12 to Nov. 28.

Atlas Ocean Voyages Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Buy One Get One Free and Free Cabin Upgrades on Select Sailings

World Navigator in Porto Venere, Italy (Photo: Chris Gray Faust)
Bag an buy-one-get-one-free deal with Atlas Ocean Voyages (Photo: Chris Gray Faust)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering cruisers fares from $1,999 per passenger and the second passenger sails free (a BOGOF deal), plus book an oceanview cabin and get a free upgrade to a balcony cabin.

Eligible Atlas Ocean Voyages Cruises: A selection of 2023 and 2024 Antarctica, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and Caribbean sailings. 

Good to Know: Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Black Friday deal is valid through November 30, 2023.

Celebrity Cruises Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: 75% Second Passengers Plus Up to $300 Onboard Credit

Celebrity Edge (Photo: Celebrity Cruises)
Celebrity Edge (Photo: Celebrity Cruises)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Celebrity Cruises’ Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal offers cruisers the opportunity to save 75% off a second passenger, as well as up to $300 on onboard credit, depending on the book cabin category.

Eligible Celebrity Cruises: The Black Friday and Cyber Monday cruise deal from Celebrity Cruises is applicable to nearly all itineraries through April 30, 2026, including sailings on the line’s newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, scheduled to debut in December 2023.

Good to Know: Celebrity’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is applicable for new sailings only. Offer runs from Nov. 10 to Dec. 5.

Azamara's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Upgrades, Savings and Onboard Credits

White Night Deck Party on Azamara Pursuit (Photo: Cruise Critic)
White Night Deck Party on Azamara Pursuit (Photo: Cruise Critic)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Azamara is offering cruisers a plethora of perks for its Black Friday sale, including double stateroom upgrades, $1,500 onboard credit, and 20% off suites on select 2024 sailings in Australia, Asia, Europe, South Africa, and South America.

Eligible Azamara Cruises: Azamara's 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is available on select 2024 cruises to Australia, Asia, Europe, South Africa and South America.

Good to Know: Azamara's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is limited to new bookings made between November 15 and December 1, 2023.

Celestyal Cruises "Big Blue" Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Offers Voyages from $279

Celestyal Cruises' latest ship Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Discovery will debut in March 2024 (Photo: Celestyal Cruises)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Celestyal Cruises' "Big Blue Day" Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale offers voyages from just $279, including sailings aboard the line's two newest ships, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery.

Eligible Celestyal Cruises: Most Celestyal Cruises itineraries are available for this promotion.

Good to Know: This offer is available for new bookings made between November 16 and November 30, 2023.

Cunard Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Up to 40% Off Launch Fares and up to $1,000 Onboard Credit Per Cabin

Queen Mary 2 (Photo: Cunard)
Cunard's Black Friday deals are available fleetwide, including Queen Mary 2 (Photo: Cunard)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Cunard’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal includes discounts of up to 40% and onboard credit of up to $1,000 per cabin on select sailings in 2024 and 2025.

Eligible Cunard Cruises: The deal is available on select itineraries from January 2024 through May 2025 on all four Queens, including the line’s new ship, Queen Anne, including the Transatlantic, Alaska, the Norwegian Fjords and the July 4th holiday in New England. During the promotion, applicable itineraries start at $799 per person.

Good to Know: The offer is available on new voyages booked through December 4, 2023. Use promo code RD5 when booking. Offers apply to the first two passengers per booking.

Emerald Cruises Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Savings of up to $6,000 or No Single Supplement on Select River and Ocean Voyages

Emerald Azzurra (Image: Emerald Yacht Cruises)
Emerald Cruises' luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra (Photo: Emerald Yacht Cruises)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday DealEmerald River Cruises and Emerald Yacht Cruises is offering suite savings of up to $6,000 on a two-for-one deal or no single supplement for solo travelers on select sailings.

Eligible Emerald Cruises: The deal applies to select Europe and Southeast Asia river cruises, such as "Danube Delights" and "Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards," and select voyages on the line’s two luxury ships, Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, including an eight-day "Grenadines & Grenada Adventure" and "Eastern Caribbean with St. Barths".

Good to Know: Bookings must be made by November 30, 2023.

Holland America Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Prepaid Gratuities, Up to 30% Off

Rotterdam at anchor off Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Rotterdam at anchor off Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. (Photo: Aaron Saunders)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Holland America Line is offering inclusive gratuities (which the line calls "crew appreciation"), along with up to 30% off fares a multitude of sailings departing from December 2023 to select voyages up until 2025.

Eligible Holland America Line Cruises: Prepaid crew appreciation applies to the first and second guests in a stateroom. Travelers can take advantage of the Black Friday Sale on more than 800 departures, from December 2023 through select 2025 cruises. Value of gratuities ranges from $112 for a seven-day cruise to $688 for a 43-day sailing, per person.

Good to Know: Holland America Line's Black Friday deal does not apply to the line's Grand Voyages or sailings of five days or less.

Margaritaville at Sea Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Cruises for Two Starting at $89

Pool on Margaritaville at Sea (Photo/Chris Gray Faust)
Pool on Margaritaville at Sea (Photo/Chris Gray Faust)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: With Margaritaville at Sea’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal, travelers can book a cruise for two for as low as $89. Additionally, the deal includes up to 30% off specialty dining, beverage packages, shore excursions and signature packages.

Eligible Margaritaville at Sea Cruises: The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is applicable to Margaritaville at Sea’s 2-night cruises sailing through July 30, 2024 aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.

Good to Know: Margaritaville at Sea’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal includes one interior stateroom with dual occupancy, but cruisers have the option to upgrade to an Ocean View stateroom for a standard upcharge.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Up to 50% Off Expedition Cruises

Hurtigruten Expedition's ship MS Roald Amundsen in Alaska. (Photo: Jorge Oliver)
Hurtigruten's Expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen in Tracy Arm, Alaska. (Photo: Jorge Oliver)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: HX's (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal can bring deep savings on bucket list expedition destinations. When booking a cruise with HX from Nov. 1 to 30, passengers can save up to 50% off fares.

Eligible Hurtigruten Cruises: The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal from HX includes select expedition itineraries to Galapagos, Antarctica and West Africa that sail between Nov. 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.

Good to Know: The deepest savings (up to 50% off) can be found on Galapagos and West Africa itineraries, while Antarctica sailings can fetch savings of up to 30%. The offer is combinable with HX's 1893 Ambassador loyalty program and applies only to new bookings.

MSC Cruises Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Free Drinks, Wi-Fi, Kids Sail Free & Onboard Credit

MSC Seascape in New York (Photo: Jorge Oliver)
MSC Seascape in New York (Photo: Jorge Oliver)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday DealMSC Cruises is offering included drinks and Wi-Fi on new bookings, plus up to $500 of onboard credit and kids sail free.

Eligible MSC Cruises: The line's Black Friday deal is available on a selected sailings, from the Bahamas to the Mediterranean, in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Good to Know: MSC Cruises’ Black Friday sale ends November 24, 2023.

Oceania Cruises Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Savings of up to $5,400 per Stateroom

Sailing the Mediterranean aboard Oceania's Vista (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Sailing the Mediterranean aboard Oceania's Vista (Photo: Aaron Saunders)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Oceania Cruises’ ‘Best-Ever Black Friday Sale’ allows cruisers to save up to $5,400 per stateroom on more than 100 global voyages in 2024.

Eligible Oceania Cruises: Oceania Cruises’ Black Friday deal is applicable to more than 100 of the cruise line’s 2024 voyages booked between Nov. 14 and Dec. 5, including itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America that range from seven to 34 days in length.

Good to Know: Oceania Cruises’ Black Friday deal runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 5.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal Offers 50% off Cruises

Norwegian Viva docked in Trieste, Italy (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Norwegian Viva docked in Trieste, Italy (Photo: Aaron Saunders)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Norwegian Cruise Line is kicking off its Black Friday promotion earlier than ever before, offering 50% off cruises, including sailings aboard the new Norwegian Prima and sister-ship Norwegian Viva.

Eligible Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises: All sailings are eligible for this promotion, which can be combined with NCL's "Free at Sea" perks.

Good to Know: This Black Friday Deal runs through December 8, 2023 and is applicable for new bookings only.

Paul Gauguin's Cyber Monday Deal: Savings of Up to $2,800 Per Person

Paul Gauguin anchored in Huahine (Photo: Chris Gray Faust)
Paul Gauguin anchored in Huahine (Photo: Chris Gray Faust)

The Cyber Monday Deal: Paul Gauguin's "Best Gift, Ever" Cyber Monday sale offers travelers up to $2,800 per person in savings on a variety of cruises to French Polynesia and the South Pacific departing between 2023 and 2025.

Eligible Paul Gauguin Cruises: Select 7, 10, 11 and 14-night cruises are eligible for Paul Gauguin's Cyber Monday deal.

Good to Know: Paul Gauguin's Cyber Monday deal is applicable on new bookings only made between November 27, 2023 and January 2, 2024, using promo code XMAS10.

Princess Cruises Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: 50% off Cruise Fares and Deposits

Discovery Princess in Ketchikan, Alaska (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Discovery Princess in Ketchikan, Alaska (Photo: Aaron Saunders)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: For a limited time, Princess Cruises is offering passengers the chance to save 50% off cruise fares and 50% off deposits on 2024 and 2025 voyages. And, on sailings booked through November 30, 2023, the 50% off sale applies to all fare types including the line's inclusive Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages.

Eligible Princess Cruises: Princess Cruises’ Pre-Black Friday deal is applicable on the cruise line’s 2024 and 2025 voyages that are 45 days and under in duration.

Good to Know: Princess Cruises’ Pre-Black Friday limited-time sale runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 12. Discounts on Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages run through November 30.

Riviera River Cruises Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: $500 Per Person Discount

Douro Splendour (Photo: Riviera Travel)
Douro Splendour (Photo: Riviera Travel)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Riviera River Cruises is offering travelers the opportunity to save $500 per person on the cruise line’s 22 itineraries on 10 European rivers and waterways.

Eligible Riviera River Cruises: The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is applicable to Riviera River Cruises’ 2024 or 2025 itineraries from eight to 15 days.

Good to Know: Riviera River Cruises’ Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal excludes single-occupancy cabins, group bookings and yacht cruises. The offer expires on Nov. 30.

Quark Expeditions Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Up to 50% Off + Free Cabin Upgrades

Quark Ultramarine (Photo/Tim Johnson)
Quark Ultramarine (Photo/Tim Johnson)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Quark Expeditions’ Black Friday deal offers cruisers two ways to save this year. You can save up to 50% on select Antarctic cruises, or up to 40% on select Arctic cruises. Select Antarctic voyages are also eligible for a free cabin upgrade.

Eligible Quark Expeditions Cruises: Quark Expeditions’ Black Friday is applicable to select 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Antarctica cruises, and select 2024 Arctic cruises.

Good to Know: Quark Expeditions’ Black Friday deal is valid on new bookings only. Offer expires on Nov. 27, 2023.

Regent Seven Seas Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: 30% Savings and Shipboard Credits

It's easy to make a grand entrance aboard Seven Seas Explorer (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
It's easy to make a grand entrance aboard Seven Seas Explorer (Photo: Aaron Saunders)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Luxury line Regent Seven Seas is offerings savings of up to 30% on most sailings, along with generous onboard credits of up to $1,000 per suite on select cruises departing in 2024 and 2025.

Eligible Regent Seven Seas Cruises: The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is applicable to new Regent Seven Seas bookings for select voyages in 2024 and 2025.

Good to Know: Regent Seven Seas' Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer expires November 30, 2023.

Royal Caribbean's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: 30% off Cruises and Kids Sail Free

Central Park aboard Wonder of the Seas sparkles by night. (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Central Park aboard Wonder of the Seas sparkles by night. (Photo: Aaron Saunders)

The Black Friday & Cyber Monday DealRoyal Caribbean is offering passengers up to 30% off select cruises, along with Kids Sail Free and up to $700 off base fares.

Eligible Royal Caribbean Cruises: Royal Caribbean's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal applies to select cruises across the line's entire voyage calendar.

Good to Know: Bookings must be made within the applicable booking window shown on the Royal Caribbean website. If you miss the first one, don't worry: the line has a habit of extending sales beyond the initial offering period.

Scenic Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deal: Savings of up to $15,000 on Ocean, $5,000 on River, No Single Supplement on Select Sailings

Scenic Eclipse II in Greenland (Photo/Chris Gray Faust)
Scenic Eclipse II in Greenland (Photo/Chris Gray Faust)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Luxury cruise line Scenic is offering Black Friday & Cyber Monday savings of up to $15,000 on suites on select far-flung ocean voyages, $5,000 savings on select river cruises or no single supplement for solo travelers.

Eligible Scenic Cruises: Savings are being offered on 25 2024 voyages. Ocean voyages include 'Beyond the Antarctica Circle,' 'Discover the Kimberley Coastline' and 'Passage through Melanesia: Solomon Islands & Vanuatu,' while suite savings include including itineraries on the Seine, Douro and Mekong.

Good to Know: Bookings must be made by November 30, 2023.

Seabourn Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Veranda Suite Upgrade, up to $2,000 in Onboard Credit and 50% Reduced Deposits

Seabourn Encore (Photo: Seabourn)
Seabourn Encore (Photo: Seabourn)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Seabourn’s ‘Black Friday Sail’ deal gives cruisers three incentives to book this Black Friday Season. The luxury cruise line is offering a two-category veranda suite upgrade, up to $2,000 in shipboard credit and 50% reduced deposits.

Eligible Seabourn Cruises: The Black Friday Sail deal is applicable to select 2024 Seabourn itineraries on the cruise line’s classic and expedition ships.

Good to Know: Onboard credit amounts vary based on the accommodation category booked. Offer expires Dec. 4, 2023.

Silversea's Black Friday ad Cyber Monday Deal: Suite Upgrades and Shipboard Credits

Silversea's Silver Dawn on its sea trials (Photo: Silversea Cruises)
Silversea's Silver Dawn on its sea trials (Photo: Silversea Cruises)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Silversea is offering two-category suite upgrades (one category on expedition voyages); up to $1,000 per cabin shipboard credit; and refundable 15% deposits on select luxury ocean and expedition cruises.

Eligible Silversea Cruises: Available on select cruises departing from 2024 to 2025.

Good to Know: New bookings made by November 30, 2023 only.

Virgin Voyages' Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Includes 30% Off Sailings, Bar Credits

Valiant  Lady (Virgin Voyages)
Valiant Lady (Virgin Voyages)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Virgin Voyages is offering passengers up to 30% off all sailings between now and the end of 2024, plus a $600 bar credit for sailings over 7 nights ($300 for cruises of 4-6 nights; $125 for cruises 3 nights and less).

Eligible Virgin Voyages' Cruises: Virgin's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is valid for sailings departing between November 16, 2023 and December 31, 2024.

Good to Know: Bookings must be made between November 16 and November 30, 2023.

Windstar Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: One Free Hotel Night or Up To $1,000 Onboard Credit

Wind Spirit (Photo: Windstar)
Wind Spirit (Photo: Windstar)

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal: Windstar Cruises’ ‘Thankful for Travel’ Black Friday/Cyber Monday cruise deal gives travelers two perks to choose from. Cruisers can opt for one free hotel night that can be used pre- or post-cruise, or up to $1,000 in onboard credit. Additionally, Windstar’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale has reduced deposits of 5% on all staterooms and suites.

Eligible Windstar Cruises: Windstar’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale Sail deal is applicable to sailings booked between Nov. 21 and Dec. 1.

Good to Know: Onboard credit amounts vary based on the accommodation category booked. Offer expires Dec. 1, 2023.

Publish date November 25, 2022
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