Black Friday cruise deals: Save on Caribbean, European escapes
A look at Nice, France, one of the stops on the Virgin Voyages cruise, Riviera Charms, Rome & Corsica. Credit: Virgin Voyages
Cruise lines are joining the Black Friday rush with deep savings on sailings across the globe. From Caribbean escapes to European adventures, travelers can save on everything from interior rooms to suites, bring additional guests for free and enjoy perks like onboard credit, drink and Wi-Fi bundles and specialty dining. Many departures are conveniently located at East Coast ports, including Cape Liberty, New Jersey, Boston and Florida, making it easy for Long Islanders and New Yorkers to sail without long flights.
"If you're even considering a cruise for next year, now is the time to book," says Nicole Brown, Islip-based travel agent of Wonderland and Beyond Travel. "There are so many incredible deals that even surprised me that travelers should definitely take advantage of."
Virgin Voyages
The Virgin Voyages Beach Club in Bimini in the Bahamas. Credit: Virgin Voyages
This adults-only cruise line is offering Black Friday savings on a variety of cruises through 2027. Travelers can buy their ticket and get the second 80% off, with a bonus of up to a $400 bar tab. Select itineraries are also available for $99 per voyage, per night, making it an ideal time to book longer or premium voyages. The promotion applies to all available inventory and includes modern ships with multiple dining options, wellness amenities and entertainment at sea. Virgin sails directly from Manhattan and Brooklyn cruise terminals as well as Boston, Bayonne, New Jersey, Cape Liberty and Charleston, South Carolina.
- Cost: Buy one ticket, get second 80% off; select sailings $99 per ticket/night.
- More info: virginvoyages.com
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean is offering up to $1,000 off cruise fares, free third and fourth guests and up to 50% off onboard extras. Sailings are available on Icon, Wonder, Star and Utopia of the Seas, with the exclusive "All-In Package" starting at $109 per person, per day. These ships sail from East Coast ports, including Cape Liberty, making them convenient for Long Islanders seeking Caribbean escapes.
- Cost: Up to $1,000 off; free third and fourth guests; All-In Package from $109 per person/day.
- More info: royalcaribbean.com
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises’ monthlong Black Friday event runs until Dec. 8, with savings of up to 75% off the second guest. Select sailings booked by Nov. 24 offer up to $800 in savings. Offer is valid on voyages through May 10, 2028, across more than 600 itineraries worldwide, including Celebrity Xcel. Long Islanders can conveniently depart from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, or Boston, with additional departures from Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
- Cost: Up to 75% off second guest; up to $800 savings on select bookings; Through Dec. 8.
- More info: celebritycruises.com
Margaritaville at Sea
A room with an ocean view aboard the Margaritaville at Sea ship. Credit: Margaritaville at Sea
Travelers can book 60% off cruise fares, bring the third and fourth guests for free and save up to 50% on the Cruise+ Bundle with drinks and Wi-Fi. Sailings include new Caribbean destinations such as St. Thomas and San Juan, and packages start at $349 per person. The Cruise+ Bundle combines beverages and Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.
- Cost: 60% off fares; free 3rd & 4th guests on select sailings; Cruise+ Bundle from $199.
- More info: margaritavilleatsea.com
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is offering Black Friday deals including $200 onboard credit for balcony and suite bookings, up to $250 savings, 50% off select sailings and free third and fourth guests. Featured itineraries include a seven-day Western Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale at $469 for an interior room (taxes included) and a six-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral at $480 for an interior room.
- Cost: 50% off select sailings; $200 onboard credit for balconies/suites; free third and fourth guests.
- More info: princess.com
Norwegian Cruises
Norwegian’s Black Friday Cruise-A-Thon offers up to $1,000 onboard credit and 50% off all ships and destinations worldwide. The promotion includes 2026 sailings on the new Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna, along with multiple perks such as unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, excursion credits, free airfare for the second guest and kids sail for free as third and fourth guests.
- Cost: Up to $1,000 onboard credit; 50% off sailings; third and fourth guests; perks included.
- More info: norwegiancruises.com
