December 01, 2021
(9 a.m. GMT) -- Traditionally held the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S., Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now a firm fixture on the U.K. retail calendar. Not wanting to be left out, cruise lines have been quick to contribute to the shopping frenzy, with huge savings to be had on cruise holidays in 2022 and beyond.
Here's a roundup of what's available -- including some extended offers. We'll add more offers as they are announced. If you're looking for even more deals, check out Cruise Critic's brand-new deals tool, where you can find the latest and greatest prices and perks, no matter the time of year.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Ocean Cruise Deals
Emerald Cruises Savings on Emerald Azzurra of £200 Per Couple
The Deal: Receiving savings of £200 per couple of Emerald Cruises’ yacht cruises departing in 2022 on the brand-new Emerald Azzurra. New 2022 bookings will also receive a free Premium Drinks Package. The additional saving is applied in addition to current discounts of up to 30 percent on selected itineraries when paid in full by 30 November 2021. Sailings including the eight-day Mediterranean Enchantment itinerary, departing from Athens on April 9, 2022, with calls to Cephalonia Island, Corfu, Sarandë, Kotor and Dubrovnik. Fares from £3,760 pp, including return flights, airport transfers, a free Premium Drinks Package, selected excursions, Wi-Fi, port taxes and charges and all gratuities.
Eligible Voyages: Select 2022 departures
Expiration Date: December 3, 2021
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Drinks & Tips Included on All New Bookings
The Deal: A complimentary all inclusive drinks package and tips included on all new bookings made until 1st February 2022.
Eligible Voyages: More than 130 itineraries feature within the Cruise Sale, including scenic journeys made possible by the smaller size of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' ships, as well as those timed to coincide with special events ashore.
Expiration Date: Feb 1, 2022
The Deal: HAL is throwing in tips, shore excursions, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and drinks for just £99 deposit on selected 2021-2023 sailings.
Eligible Voyages: Select 2021-2023 cruises.
Expiration Date: December 7, 2021
The Deal: Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a 35 percent off all cruises, including fly-cruise packages, sale to coincide with the release of through to Summer 2024. Along with the 35 percent-off offer, passengers can also get four Free at Sea upgrades (Open Bar, Speciality Dining, Shore Excursion Credit and Wi-Fi) from just £49pp. Options include a seven-day Greek Island cruise from Rome onboard Norwegian Jade, with highlights including Santorini, Rhodes and Istanbul, from £1,140pp, departing March 2022. There’s a nine-day Northern Europe sailing on Norwegian Getaway, departing Southampton, in October 2022, April 2023 and May 2024, from £695pp, and Caribbean cruises on Norwegian Encore with departures from January to March 2022, from £743.
Eligible Voyages: The ‘Greatest Deal Ever’ is available on all itineraries from 2021 through to summer 2024.
Expiration Date: December 9, 2021**
The Deal: Sail Croatia will match deposits of £50 with a £50 discount on select 2022 sailings. The offer applies to hundreds of small ship cruises, covering 16 itineraries, from April-October 2022, departing Split or Dubrovnik. All cruises are for seven days, starting from £359pp with the discount offer. Fares include a buffet breakfast and three-course lunch daily, tour manager and Wi-Fi.
Eligible Voyages: Select 2022 sailings
Expiration Date: December 1, 2021
Scenic Offering 30 Percent off North, Central and South America Coastal Sailings
The Deal: Scenic is offering a guaranteed 30 percent off cruise fares on selected North, Central and South America voyages on Scenic Eclipse. The all-inclusive sailings include flights, transfers, all dining options onboard, excursions and drinks (as per Scenic's standard all-inclusive offering). Among the offers is Scenic Eclipse’s 17-day Chilean Fjords & Cape Horn voyage from Valparaíso to Ushuaia, taking in Puerto Montt, Castro and the Inner Fjords and Punta Arenas. Fares start from £9,205pp (was £11,825), departing October 28, 2022.
Eligible Voyages: North, Central and South America coastlines voyages in 2022.
Expiration Date: December 3, 2021
Black Friday 2020 River Cruise Deals
The Deal: Book selected Scenic 2022 European river cruises between November 19 and December 3 and receive a guaranteed £2,200 per couple saving and complimentary private door-to-door chauffeur transfers. In addition, pay in full by December 3 and get an extra 10 percent off.
Eligible Voyages: Selected 2022 European itineraries
Expiration Date: December 3, 2021
The Deal: Save up to £2,000 per couple, enjoy a free Premium Drinks Package and receive €200 onboard credits per cabin on Emerald Cruises' Europe river cruises. Save an additional 10 percent on select cabins by paying in full by November 30, 2021. Sailings include the eight-day Sensations of Lyon and Provence cruise from Lyon to Marseille, from £1,795pp. Fares include return UK flights or Eurostar travel, transfers, all meals onboard, a free Premium Drinks Package, selected excursions, Wi-Fi, port taxes and charges and all gratuities.
Eligible Voyages: Select 2022 Europe sailings
Expiration Date: December 3, 2021
The Deal: Save £750pp (based on double occupancy) on 2022 river cruises if you book by December 31, 2021. Viking is also offering a limited-time offer on its Elegant Elbe river cruises for selected March 2022 departures. The 10-day Berlin to Prague voyage is available from £1,995pp. All of Viking’s river sailings include select numbers of guided tours, return flights to select UK airports, all meals including wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi and gratuities. To receive the discount or book the limited-time offer, call 0800 319 6660.
Eligible Voyages: The discount is available on 2022 river cruises, excluding the Mississippi and is subject to availability. The limited-time offer is available on the Elegant Elbe itinerary.
Expiration Date: December 31, 2021
