When it comes to saving money on your cruise vacation purchase, nothing beats Black Friday and the start of Wave Season, the prime period when cruise lines discount their fares. If you want super Black Friday savings, check out these deals from several cruise lines below.
A previous blog earlier this week also provided five more Black Friday deals to peruse. Hint? Those offers hailed from Oceania Cruises, Seabourn, Globus, Windstar Cruises and Atlas Ocean Voyages.
So, what’s up this time? Keep reading below to find out about more Black Friday savings for Azamara, Silversea, Holland America Line and Riviera River Cruises.
As with our blog about deals earlier this week, no prices are provided below for this “general detail.” Talk one-on-one with your travel advisor about Black Friday savings and applicable sailings.
Fares are based on the specific travel date, your personal accommodations choices and other elements. They’ll happily provide all the pricing details.
(Shown above are four ships from Azamara, now with Black Friday savings offers to consider. Photo by Azamara.)
1. Black Friday Savings: Azamara
Azamara, a leader in destination immersion, has rolled out a significant Black Friday savings offer. Guests can explore the world in sophisticated style while enjoying exceptional value.
Azamara’s “Black Friday Flash Sale” provides a discount of up to $4,000 on the total stateroom price for select 2025 sailings.
Even better, these offers are combinable with the line’s “November Brand Offer,” which provides a $750 onboard credit per cabin, tiered based on the length of the sailing.
But you need to act quickly. The booking window to get your Black Friday Savings is now through December 4, 2024.
Black Friday Savings: Applicable Sailings
So, where can you explore on a pampering Azamara voyage? Here are just a few of the sailings for which this deal applies. Azamara’s ships carry about 700 or so passengers.
- “Carnival Rio & Amazon Voyage” — Departing February 25, 2025, this 25-night sailing on Azamara Journey will travel from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Bridgetown, Barbados.
- “Treasure of Asia Voyage” — On March 14, 2025, Azamara Onward will set sail on this 20-night cruise from Singapore to Luang Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand.
- “Spring Mediterranean & Grand Prix Voyage,” a 12-night itinerary departing May 20, 2025. This voyage on Azamara Journey sails between Civitavecchia (Rome) and Lisbon, Portugal.
Talk with a skilled personal travel planner about the best Black Friday or Wave Season deal and learn about specific discounts or perks. Also, the advisor will assist you with getting the best price based on your specific selection of accommodations.
And remember the current Azamara “Black Friday Sales Event” ends December 4, 2024.
2. Silversea’s Black Friday Savings
Ultra-luxury Silversea has launched its most generous offer ever in the lead up to Black Friday. It’s offering savings of up to $6,000 per suite on a global selection of voyages departing 2024 through 2026.
The Black Friday offer, called “Sale Away,” is available on Door-to-Door and Port-to-Port All-Inclusive fares for more than 550 voyages to all seven continents IF guests book their cruise vacation by December 2, 2024.
More than 200 of the voyages included in the promotion are Venetian Society sailings, meaning returning guests can benefit from additional savings.
In addition, this “Sale Away” promotion is combinable with Silversea’s fare guarantee, Venetian Society savings, and combination savings, among other programs.
And guests can also benefit from a reduced deposit of just 15 percent.
Sampling of “Sale Away” Voyage Options
The following voyages feature among the more than 550 voyages in the ‘Sale Away’ promotion:
- Silver Whisper – Hong Kong, China, to Tokyo, Japan – March 9 to March 23, 2025: The 392-passenger Silver Whisper will operate this two-week voyage. Port calls will include Shanghai (double overnight); Kagoshima (Kyushu Island), Beppu (Kyushu Island), Kochi and Shimizu, Japan. So, for those wanting a Japan immersion, this is one good option.
- Silver Shadow – Belfast, Northern Island, U.K., to Copenhagen, Denmark – June 24, 2025, to July 10, 2025: The 392-passenger Silver Shadow will take guests on a robust journey to destinations within the British Isles and Northern Europe. Ports of call will include: the Isle of Man, U.K.; Dublin, Ireland; Liverpool, England, U.K.; Fishguard and Cardiff, Wales, U.K.; St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands; Falmouth and Portland, England, U.K.; Rouen, France (overnight); Zeebrugge, Belgium; Rotterdam, the Netherlands; and Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Silver Wind – Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Puerto Williams, Chile – October 5, 2025, to October 26, 2025: Spanning 21 days, the 274-passenger Silver Wind will take travelers to Antarctica for views of wildlife and unforgettable polar landscapes. Guests will explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands, before setting sail for Puerto Williams via the Drake Passage.
For more information on Silversea’s “Sale Away” promotion and the pricing — with discounts applied — based on your choice of accommodations, chat with a professional Pavlus Travel advisor.
3. Black Friday Savings with Holland America
Holland America Line is launching a promotion for Black Friday savings that leads up to the year’s biggest shopping day. Now through December 1, 2024, travelers can shop for their dream vacation by selecting from more than 800 Holland America cruises.
These voyages that are included in the sale are for travel now through October 2026.
So, here’s what it’s all about. Those who book a qualified cruise during the Black Friday offer will receive up to 25 percent off the cruise fare, plus free prepaid crew appreciation and 50 percent reduced deposits.
In addition, third and fourth guests traveling in the same stateroom can travel for free.
Holland America tells us that the free prepaid crew appreciation (tips for team members on board) can represent significant savings of more than $1,000 per person, depending on stateroom category and the cruise length.
Black Friday Plus “Have It All”
For guests who want even more value, the Black Friday savings offer is combinable with Holland America’s “Have It All” premium fare.
When booking with Have It All, in addition to the Black Friday perks listed above, guests will also receive four high-value amenities:
- Depending on the cruise length, guests can head out on up to three shore excursions valued at $100 each.
- With the Signature Beverage Package, guests can savor a wide range of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soda, coffee and more, with bar service charges included.
- Depending on the ship and cruise duration, guests can indulge in specialty dining for up to three nights. Included are Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto on all ships, and Tamarind on the Signature-class and Pinnacle-class ships.
- A Wi-Fi Surf Package will keep travelers connected while away from home. Guests can access their favorite websites, including email, news, sports and more.
Travel the World with Black Friday Savings
Reduced cruise fares of up to 25 percent are available on all Holland America global destinations, including Alaska cruises, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Caribbean, Canada/New England, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Mexico, northern Europe, Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America and Antarctica, as well as Tahiti.
Select Legendary Voyages (cruises ranging from 25 to 59 days) and back-to-back Collectors’ Voyages also are included. Hundreds of worldwide cruises are included in the Black Friday offer. Just a sampling of the departures for which the Black Friday savings offer applies? Here’s a look!
- 12-day “Panama Canal Sunfarer” on Rotterdam, departing February 23, 2025.
- 42-day “Arctic Circle Crossing: Scotland, Greenland & Iceland” on Nieuw Statendam, departing June 15, 2025.
- 7-day “Alaska Explorer” on Eurodam, departing August 23, 2025.
- 56-day “Tales of the South Pacific” on Zaandam, departing September 24, 2025.
- 11-day “Mexican Riviers & Sea of Cortez” on Zaandam, departing April 7, 2026.
- 7-day “Norwegian Fjords” on Rotterdam, departing May 3, 2026.
- 7-day “Western Mediterranean: Italy, France & Gibraltor on Oosterdam, departing June 14, 2026.
One perk is that taxes and fees are now included in all cruise fares. However, the Black Friday offer is not valid on full-length Grand Voyages and 2026 Alaska Cruisetours.
Visit Holland America for full terms and conditions. And talk to your travel advisor as soon as possible. Remember any booking must be completed and deposited by December 1, 2024, to reap the Black Friday savings and any added amenities.
4. Black Friday Savings: Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises, an ultra-premium river cruise brand, offers sailings throughout Europe on a fleet of 13 elegant, custom-designed ships. They sail popular routes along the Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhone and Seine rivers, as well as along Dutch waterways.
The fleet’s ships offer creative itineraries, plus a good range of onboard amenities and spaces. Those include a panoramic observation lounge, five-star dining, a spa and wellness area, and sun deck. One perk for Riviera is that it has “select” dedicated departures for solo travelers, unusual in the river cruise industry.
So, what’s the Black Friday savings deal? Guests who book any 2025 departure now through December 6, 2024, will enjoy a 100 Euro onboard credit. This Black Friday offer applies to all dates, sailings, and categories.
But there’s more! An additional savings of $500 per cabin is being offered for cruises of seven nights or more and $1,000 per cabin on 10-night or longer cruises.
Looking ahead to 2026, clients can also take advantage of a special ‘two for one’ deal on all departures. But travelers must book between now and December 6 to secure any of these offers!
For Black Friday Savings, Act NOW!
There are still a few days to a week, depending on the offer, until Black Friday is no more. So, chat today with your travel advisor. Give yourself enough time to discuss all the options and for the advisor to assist you with top-notch service and smooth the booking. Then reap the savings of a great deal!
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