Black Friday Cruise Deals 2026
The dates, the usual offers and a plan for the weekend.
Get My Best Cruise PriceNo prices here, on purpose. Cruise fares change daily, so we explain when to book rather than quote numbers that would be out of date by tomorrow. For live offers, see WaveSeason.com and Cruising for Less, or ask our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise.
Black Friday Cruise Deals 2026: The Dates
Thanksgiving is Thursday 26 November 2026, which makes Black Friday cruise deals 2026 centre on Friday 27 November, with Cyber Monday on 30 November. In recent years many cruise lines have treated the whole week, and sometimes longer, as a sale period, so it pays to be ready before the weekend.
What Black Friday Cruise Promotions Tend to Look Like
- A headline offer on fares for selected sailings, often for a limited number of days.
- Bonus perks: onboard credit, drinks packages, Wi-Fi or specialty dining.
- Reduced deposits, so you can lock in a cabin for spring or summer.
- Flash offers on particular ships or departure ports.
We do not list this year’s offers here because they change by the hour; WaveSeason.com and Cruising for Less carry current promotions, and the Mister Cruise cruise-offers newsletter sends them to you.
A Black Friday Game Plan
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Early November | Choose your trip, shortlist ships and dates, and note today’s regular fares for comparison |
| The week before | Ask your advisor to watch your shortlist; check passports and party details |
| Black Friday to Cyber Monday | Compare offers against your notes; check the fare type and deposit rules |
| After booking | Keep watching: if a better offer appears before final payment, ask about re-pricing |
Black Friday is especially useful for the following spring and summer, including Alaska. Combine it with early planning for flights via Cruise Airfare, and consider insurance once you pay a deposit — Cruise & Travel Insurance explains the timing.
Black Friday or Wave Season? A Quick Way to Decide
| Your situation | Lean towards |
|---|---|
| Sailing next spring or summer, dates fixed | Black Friday, or earlier |
| Sailing late next year or the year after | Either; compare both |
| Very flexible on dates and ship | Wave Season, for the widest range of offers |
| Want a specific cabin, suite or family room | Book now, then watch for a better offer |
Whichever you choose, read the terms. Black Friday offers in particular can be short, tied to new bookings only and limited to certain ships, so it helps to know your preferred sailing before the weekend starts. Cruise Coupon explains how promo codes and offer codes work.
Black Friday Cruise FAQ
When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2026?
Thanksgiving falls on 26 November 2026, so Black Friday is 27 November and Cyber Monday is 30 November. Many lines start earlier and run promotions through the week.
Are Black Friday cruise deals better than Wave Season?
Neither is reliably better. Black Friday comes earlier, which helps for next spring and summer; Wave Season usually has a wider range of offers.
Ready for Black Friday?
Give our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise your shortlist now, and we will compare the Black Friday offers for you.
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