5 Black Friday cruise deals worth booking now

With Black Friday set for 29 November, leading cruise lines are rolling out promotions that give travellers the chance to save on sailings through 2026 and beyond. Along with discounted fares on worldwide itineraries, many cruise lines are sweetening deals with extras, such as free guest fares and savings on stateroom upgrades.

 

Here is a roundup of key limited time offers available during 2025’s Black Friday period. 

 

1 Norwegian Cruise Line

Promotion dates: 5 November to 8 December 2025

NCL is providing a 50% discount on all its cruises and ships, including the new Norwegian Aqua and upcoming Norwegian Luna, with Black Friday deals covering various itineraries across the Caribbean, Europe and Alaska. 

 

The Free at Sea package also returns, offering up to US$2,000 (AED7,300) in savings through discounted amenities such as WiFi, speciality dining, unlimited drinks and shore excursion credits. Families can also save with free sailings for kids on more than 650 voyages. 

 

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2 Silversea Cruises

Promotion dates: 11 November to 2 December 

Silversea Black Friday deals are live, with discounts on more than 900 sailings across all seven continents. The cruise is offering up to US$10,000 (AED36,700) per suite on Expedition Voyages and up to US$6,000 (AED22,000) on Classic Voyages. Reduced deposit fees, starting from 15%, are also available on the brand’s All-Inclusive and All-Inclusive Plus fares. 

 

Featured sailings in the promotion include multiple voyages across Europe, with prices starting from US$3,600 (AED13,200) to US$9,900 (AED36,300), varying based on specific itinerary and fare types. 

 

3 Celebrity Cruises 

Promotion dates: 14 November to 17 November

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a range of Black Friday offers across more than 300 destinations. The line is featuring 75% off the fare for the second guest and free fares for additional guests on select sailings. Travellers can also save up to US$800 (AED2,900) on staterooms and an extra US$100 (AED360) off select Caribbean voyages, including the new Celebrity Xcel. 

 

Bookings must be made during the promotion period to access these savings. The deals apply to cruises of three nights or longer departing from 7 November 2025 to 10 May 2028, as well as select Alaska voyages in 2026-27.