This holiday season, you might be thinking about a different kind of “holiday”… as in, your next VACATION holiday! And if you’re considering adding a cruise vacation to your calendar next year, then you’re in the right place!
The Disney Fantasy
Here, we’re chatting about the kinds of deals you might find to score a major deal on your next cruise vacation on Black Friday! (P.S. Mark your calendar, because Black Friday falls on November 28th in 2025!)
What Are the Best Cruise Deals on Black Friday?
As we await the release of the 2025 Black Friday information, let’s take a look at the historical offers from various cruise lines.
Disney Cruise Line
We’ll start with Disney Cruise Line! Disney doesn’t traditionally offer specific holiday deals, per se, but the Disney website does note a few promotional deals that are available right now, including special U.S. Military Rates for select sail dates. All guests may save up to 20% on select sailings. Special deals are available for Florida Residents that can help them save up to 20% on select Caribbean cruises. And Canadian Residents can save up to 25% on select sailings.
Donald and Captain Mickey
So, while these aren’t necessarily “Black Friday” deals, they are definitely discounts you’ll want to consider taking advantage of while planning your next Disney Cruise Line adventure! Visit the Disney Cruise Line website’s Special Offers page (under the “Plan a Cruise” banner from the home page). You can also inquire with our friends at Small World Vacations for expert advice and service, as well as all the latest information on discounts.
In fact, Small World Vacations is offering an amazing Black Friday deal when you book with them! Just use the code BF24DFB when you book a 2025 cruise that is $4,500 or more on their website and you can score a $200 gift card. Yes, it’s really that easy!
If you’re looking to book something other than a Disney Cruise, you can get often find some good holiday deals from cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, and more! Here’s a breakdown of the deals we’ve previously seen available on various cruise websites:
BELOW YOU’LL FIND BLACK FRIDAY INFORMATION FOR 2024 AS WE AWAIT BLACK FRIDAY 2025!
Carnival
For Black Friday 2024, Carnival offered select options for searching cruises, saying that “BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER DEALS ARE ON NOW!” And that it’s “Time to enjoy big discounted cruise rates, free room upgrades, onboard credit, low deposits and more!”
©Carnival
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Holland America Line
2024 Black Friday Promotion
Holland America Line had a number of deals available for bookings made through December 1st, including up to 25% off cruise fares AND included pre-paid gratuities (“Crew Appreciation”)! Additionally, passengers could book with a 50% reduced deposit and take advantage of free fares for guests 3 & 4 on select sailings. This sale ended December 1st, 2024.
MSC Cruises
2024 Black Friday Promotion
The Black Friday deal on the MSC website statesdthat the 2024 Black Friday offered feature Drinks & Wi-Fi included, up to $500 Onboard Credit, and up to 40% off cruises for sailings through 2026!
Castaway Cay
The website also shared: “Discover must-see destinations in The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, the Far East, and beyond.”Â
Norwegian Cruise Lines
2024 Black Friday Promotion
Norwegian Cruise Line promoted a Black Friday Sale with 50% off ALL cruises! Additional features of the sale included Unlimited Open Bar, and $250 FREE with “CruiseFirst.”
©Norwegian Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises Black Friday sale promoted “Half the Deposit Twice the Adventure” with the following deals: “Score up to 50% off fares, 50% off deposits and up to $500 onboard credit. Whether you’re dreaming of exploring glaciers or sipping cocktails on the beach, your next adventure is waiting.”
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Black Friday preview sales and Black Friday sales included features up to $750 off, 60% off for a second guest AND Kids Sail Free!
Royal Caribbean — Enchantment of the Seas (Left) and Mariner of the Seas (Right)
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises Black Friday Sale featured savings of up to $800 per room and 75% off for a second guest!
Stay tuned to us here at the DFB, because we’ll be sharing the Black Friday deals for 2025 and MUCH MORE!
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