Top Black Friday cruise deals so far
From up to 80% off guests with CruiseDirect, there are loads of cruise discounts to snatch up during the Black Friday cruise sales.
Check the best of them out here.
Cruise deals for Black Friday, Cyber Weekend and Cyber Monday
Search in the box below for a destination, cruise line or booking site to find a bargain:
Viator
Australia tours, sightseeing and cruises from $22.44
Save on selected tours and cruises in Australia with these special offers at Viator. Book for as low as $22.44. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
Up to 30% off hot deals
Enjoy huge discounts on selected day tours, attractions, cruises, and other activities for the whole family at Experience Oz. Limited time offer. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Up to 84% off Carnival Cruises from Brisbane
Discount applies on brochure price of select Carnival Cruise vacations. Valid on select 3- to 7-night Carnival Cruises departing Brisbane on select dates for 2024. T&Cs apply.
Pure Milford
Only glass roof vessel at Piopiotahi / Milford Sound
Available for travel on select dates and locations. T&Cs apply.
Pure Milford
2-hour cruises on Gem of the Sound
Available for travel on select dates and locations. T&Cs apply.
Pure Milford
Guaranteed window seat on Fly Cruise Fly tours
Available for travel on select dates and locations. T&Cs apply.
Pure Milford
Free tea and coffee on all cruises
Available for travel on select dates and locations. T&Cs apply.
TourRadar
Up to 55% off select family trips and adventures
Available on selected child-friendly activities and adventures at TourRadar. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Up to 45% off Australia and New Zealand cruises
Available on select dates in 2023 with Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and more. Sample rate is for a 3-night cruise with Carnival Cruises.
Adrenaline
Australia sightseeing cruises from $140
Available on select travel dates until 2024, including Easter and school holidays. Activities include whale- and dolphin-watching and lunch and sunset cruises in Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth and Melbourne. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
Sydney whale watching cruises from $54.30
Selected whale watching tours in Sydney available from May to November at Experience Oz. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Kid-friendly activities in Sydney starting at $1
Applies to selected Sydney tours, packages, entries and activities on offer at RedBalloon. T&Cs apply.
MSC Cruises
Up to 40% off cruises
Get up to 40% off cruises + drinks & Wi-Fi included + up to $400 onboard credit + kids sail free at MSC Cruises. Destinations include the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Bermuda, and Europe. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Royal Caribbean Cruises: Up to 60% off your 2nd guest plus kids sail FREE
Available for travel on select dates until 31 December 2025. Destinations include the Bahamas, Alaska, the South Pacific, and more. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Up to 50% off Norwegian cruise line + FREE open bar, dining, and Wi-Fi
Get up to to 50% off sailings aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line and enjoy unlimited drinks, FREE specialty dining, and FREE Wi-Fi at sea. Limited time offer. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Royal Caribbean Cruises: Up to 30% off plus kids sail FREE
Available for travel on select dates until 31 December 2023. Destination includes the Bahamas, Alaska, South Pacific, and more. T&Cs apply.
AnyBoat
20-pax private harbour cruises from $315/hour
Book a private cruise in Sydney for up to 20 guests for as low as $315 an hour at AnyBoat. T&Cs apply.
Canadian Affair
Get 3 free amenities with Celebrity Cruises
Available on Alaska cruise in 2023. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Up to 71% off international holiday cruises
Available on select cruise dates. Destinations include Alaska, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, Australia and more aboard popular cruise liners such as Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises and more.
Uniworld
Up to $50 off your first cruise
Sign up for Uniworld's newsletter and get a discount on your first cruise with them.
CruiseDirect
3+ nights last-minute cruises from US$89
Available on select travel dates with Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and more. Sample rate is for a 3-night Bahamas cruise with Carnival Cruises. Destinations include Australia, Japan, Vietnam, Italy and Alaska. T&Cs apply.
Let's Ferry
Greece: Blue Star Ferries tickets from EUR€20
Available on select travel dates for economy class. T&Cs apply.
What are the best Black Friday cruise deals in 2023?
Here's some of the strongest cruise deals we've seen sail out of port so far this Black Friday:
- Uniworld: Up to $2,000 savings on select all-inclusive luxury river cruises.
- Celebrity Cruises: Up to 75% off 2nd passengers, up to $800 in onboard credit and $800 off each stateroom
- Flight Centre: Up to 50% off cruises on Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian, Viking and Hurtigruten cruises
- Princess Cruises: Free upgrade on 2023 and 2024 sailings across Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Japan. There is also up to 30% off fares, plus up to UD$300 in onboard credit
- Carnival Cruises: Follow the Fun sale has $50 deposits and free upgrades within room category
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Second guests free to Europe, Alaska and The Caribbean, free unlimited open bar, free specialty dining, free shore excursion credit and free WiFi - plus US$200 in onboard credit.
- Holland America Line: Up to US$400 in onboard credits on sailings until 2024
- Royal Caribbean: Up to $600 off sailings, 30% off all guests, up to half-off kids prices and half-off deposits
How do the 2023 sales compare to previous Black Friday cruise sales?
With various ship types, sailing lengths, ports of call and rooms, comparing the deals year-on-year or against other cruise lines is like comparing apples to pears.
Each deal reads differently to each traveller and their needs and wants from their trip.
To give you an idea of what sorts of deals are worth it this year - and what might not be quite good enough - these were the highlights of 2022:
- Flight Centre: Australia sailings from $349, 40% off river cruises and cruise packages with flights from $1,290
- G Adventures: Up to 30% off marine tours
- Uniworld: Up to $4,500 off river cruises, plus an extra 10% off European sailings
- Royal Caribbean: Up to $250 off sailings, up to US$400 in onboard credit and up to 60% on the second guest in a cabin
- Princess Cruises: Up to $200 onboard credit plus 50% off deposits
What do I need to know about cruising post-pandemic
Australias ports reopened in April 2022 and cruises have begun sailing to, from and around Australia again.
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, from 21 November P&O Australia, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line have reintroduced mask mandates on Aussie sailings. Masks must be worn in all public indoor spaces. They are not required while eating, drinking or in the privacy of your state room.
Guests must also be fully vaccinated, unless they have a medical exemption. As a rule, at least 95% of guests must be vaccinated.
Before boarding, all passengers 2 years or older must show a negative RAT test within 24-hours of boarding, or a PCR within 48-hours of boarding.
How do I get the best Black Friday cruise deals?
- Don't cruise solo. We hate to break it to you, but the cheapest cruises are twin or quadruple shares. Coordinate with your cruising crew before the sales arrive to let you book those larger cabins that are a cheaper per person price.
- Forgo the window. Interior cabins are often the featured price in a sale. If you're not fussed about the view, it's a great way to keep costs down.
- Consider the deal. Certain cruise deals offer you freebies and while this might sound like a bargain, sometimes it's as trivial as a free ice cream per day. Instead, look out for crazy discounts on your sailing itself or free flights and transfer to the port.
- Book with a cruise line that suits your travel needs. Cruises are wide and varied. Some have water slides and zip-lines ideal for families and youthful voyagers, while others are more luxurious and include formal and themed nights for a more mature taste. If in doubt, consult our list of best cruises for your needs before you book.
- Book early. This goes without saying. The early bird does catch the worm – or in this case, the Black Friday deal.
- Consider the deposit and cancellation policy. It's all too easy to get lost in the frenzy and book without considering prior commitments and other travel buddies. Before you press "go", suss out the cancellation policy in case your plans change.
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