Black Friday-Cyber Monday bargains at 10 cruise lines could send you packing
Some cruise lines got an early start on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, starting their sales before Thanksgiving. Here are some that are underway or beginning over the holiday weekend — and you don’t need to go farther than your laptop to find them.
Carnival Cruises
The cruise line offers passengers a blog post on how to navigate Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but isn’t giving away exactly what its 2017 deals will be.
Right now, an Autumn Chill Sale offers prices as low as $184 per person for a three-day cruise in mid-January from Long Beach to Ensenada, Mexico. The sale ends Thursday. Info: Carnival Cruises Deals, (800) 764-7419
Celebrity Cruises
This line also isn’t tipping its hand about discounts beforehand. The website suggests checking its website Friday to see what deals appear. Info: Celebrity Cruises, (888) 751-7804
Crystal Cruises
You can save 10% to 15% on more than 110 of Crystal’s ocean, river or yacht expeditions. Prices start at $2,095 per person for a cruise to Puerto Rico in 2019.
The offer may be combined with other promotions, such as Crystal Clear Choices, Kids Sail Free, Early Booking Savings, but must be booked by Dec. 15. Info: Crystal Holiday Savings Event, (888) 722-0021
Cunard
Take 50% off the cost of third and fourth passengers in your cabin and receive free gratuities, on selected itineraries. Prices start at $899 for Transatlantic crossings on the Queen Mary 2.
Deposits reduced to $200. Available now through Thursday. Info: Cunard’s Black Friday Sale, (800) 728-6273
Holland America Line
Book on 1,000-plus cruises that are on sale and you’ll receive prepaid gratuities and up to $50 beverage credit per stateroom.
The offer is on now through Tuesday. Info: Holland America Line Cyber Sale, (877) 932–4259
Hurtigruten
Here’s your chance to save up to 20% on coastal Norway cruises as well as bucket list Explorer Cruises to destinations such as Antarctica, the Canadian Arctic, Greenland and other destinations. Book now through Dec. 2. Info: Hurtigruten Black Friday Sale, (888) 478-0787
MSC Cruises
Free upgrades on MSC means getting a balcony room at ocean view prices on selected cruises. Prices start at $599 per person on seven-, 10- and 11-day Caribbean sailings.
If you want to take advantage of this deal, book a balcony room now through Wednesday. Info: MSC Cruises Black Friday Free Upgrade Event, (877) 665-4655
Norwegian Cruise Line
Score all of the cruise line’s perks in the Take 5 Offer for passengers who reserve in ocean view, balcony or mini-suite cabins on selected cruises. The five extras include: Ultimate Beverage Package, specialty dining package, 250 minutes of free internet, $50 credit for each shore excursion, and third or fourth person in a cabin sail free.
Sale is on now until 8:59 p.m. Pacific Friday. Info: Norwegian Cruise Line, (866) 234-7350
Princess Cruises
Princess divides its cyber sale into “sail now” or “sail later.” For cruises this winter through spring 2018, you can save up to $1,000 per stateroom and receive discounted fares for third and fourth guests.
For cruises in summer 2018, you receive a free cabin upgrade, free gratuities, free on-board credit (up to $150 per guest). The sale is on now and ends Wednesday. Info: Princess Cruises’ Cyber Sale, (800) 774-6237
Royal Caribbean International
Take 50% off the cost for a second guest and 25% off third and fourth guests in a single cabin. You also can earn up to $400 credit per cabin (cruise five nights or less, $50 credit for an interior or ocean view room, $100 credit for a balcony room and $150 credit for a deluxe room).
Book from Friday until 8:59 p.m. Pacific on Monday. Info: Royal Caribbean International, (866) 562-7625
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