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Inbox overflowing with Black Friday deals? Social feeds full of “sale ends soon”? We’ve done the hard work for you. Our cruise experts have sorted through this year’s offers and picked out the very best, with savings of up to 50% on ocean, river and expedition cruises. These deals won’t last long, and the best cabins always go first, so start exploring now.
| Rank | Cruise line | Black Friday offer | Best for | Book by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silversea | Up to 45% off + reduced deposits | All-inclusive luxury worldwide | 7 Dec 2026 |
| 2 | Regent Seven Seas | Up to 40% off + up to US$500 shipboard credit | Luxury with everything included | 1 Dec 2026 |
| 3 | Scenic River Cruises | Fly free to Europe or save up to $4,500pp in Asia | European river cruising | 7 Dec 2026 |
| 4 | Oceania Cruises | Up to 50% off 2027 voyages | Food lovers | 19 Dec 2026* |
| 5 | Explora Journeys | Up to 40% off | Spacious, modern luxury | 1 Dec 2026 |
| 6 | Hurtigruten | Two-for-one on Norwegian coastal voyages | Norway's fjords and Arctic coast | 6 Dec 2026 |
| 7 | HX Expeditions | Up to 35% off | Adventure and wildlife | 2 Dec 2026 |
| 8 | Emerald Cruises | Extra $500pp off. Now save up to $3,500pp | River and small-yacht cruising | 7 Dec 2026 |
| 9 | MSC Cruises | Up to 30% off | Great-value big-ship holidays | 8 Dec 2026 |
| 10 | Scenic Discovery Yachts | Half-price or free suite upgrades and helicopter flight + Earlybird savings | Luxury expeditions | 7 Dec 2026 |
| 11 | Variety Cruises | Up to 50% off | Small-ship island hopping | 7 Dec 2026 |
Best for: all-inclusive luxury, anywhere in the world
Our number 1 pick: the biggest saving across the widest range of luxury voyages.
Book by: 7 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: luxury with everything included
All-suite, all-balcony luxury ships, with an exceptional amount already included in the fare.
Book by: 1 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: European river cruising
All-inclusive luxury river cruising, with some of the most valuable offers of the season. Choose one of these offers:
Book by: 7 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: food lovers
Small ships known for exceptional cuisine, with the biggest headline saving on our list.
Book by: 19 December 2026 (some sailings may close sooner as each phase ends)
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: spacious, modern luxury
Spacious oceanfront suites on one of cruising's newest luxury brands. Choose how you'd like to pay:
Book by: 1 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: Norway's fjords and Arctic coast
The classic way to see Norway's coastline, sailing between Bergen and the Arctic.
Book by: 6 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: adventure and wildlife
Expedition voyages to some of the wildest places on Earth, with offers for selected departures between December 2026 to March 2028.
Book by: 2 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: river and small-yacht cruising
Boutique river ships and small luxury yachts, now with an extra $500 per person off.
Book by: 7 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: great-value big-ship holidays
Big-ship cruises to incredible destinations worldwide, offering exceptional value.
Book by: 8 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: remote luxury expeditions
Ultra-luxury, all-inclusive discovery yachts built for the world's most remote places.
Book by: 7 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
Best for: small-ship island hopping
Intimate small ships that sail to places the big ships can't reach.
Book by: 7 December 2026
Selected sailings only. Not every cruise you see will include this offer, so talk to our consultants to find the cruises that qualify.
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No. Each offer applies to selected sailings, cabin categories and departure dates only. Our consultants will confirm which cruises qualify.
No. Everyone is welcome to book with us and enjoy these Black Friday deals. Members receive additional savings, so if you're a member, have your membership number handy when you enquire.
Yes. Several cruise lines offer reduced single supplements on selected sailings. Single supplements may apply to some Black Friday offers, so ask our consultants to find the best option for solo travellers.
It depends on the cruise line. Some offers combine with earlybird savings or loyalty benefits, and others don't. We'll check for you.
Prices are in Australian dollars, per person, twin share, unless stated. Regent's shipboard credit is in US dollars.
Offers end on the dates shown, or sooner if sold out. Booking early gives you the best choice of cabins.
All offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed by the cruise line at any time.
Silversea Black Friday Sale: Applies to new, individual bookings made 3 November to 7 December 2026, on select Classic and Expedition voyages departing 2026 to 2029. Savings of 15%, 25%, 35% or 45% vary by voyage and departure date. Reduced deposits from 15% apply to All-Inclusive Plus fares. Excludes full World Cruises, full Grand Voyages and special combination voyages. Savings are capacity controlled. Other conditions apply.
Regent Seven Seas Black Friday Collection: Applies to new bookings only, on select voyages in select suite categories. Savings of up to 40%, plus US$250 shipboard credit per guest, up to US$500 per suite. Shipboard credit is valid only for the cruise booked and expires at the end of the cruise. Not combinable with group pricing, resident specials or other discount offers. Other conditions apply.
Scenic River Cruises: Offers are based on per person, twin share in Australian Dollars (AUD), not combinable with any other offer. Full payment is due 10 months prior to the travel departure date, or payable within 30 days if the booking is within 10 months of the travel departure date. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 working days of booking. Once sold out or if the full payment is not received within the 30 days, the standard offer will apply. 2027 Europe River Cruising Savings: save up to $2,650 per person on selected Europe river cruises including Jewels of Europe (STC), Romantic Rhine & Moselle (AMBA), Beautiful Bordeaux (BOD), Spectacular South of France (FRAC) and Normandy & Gems of the Seine (SEI), on selected departures through Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Oct and Nov 2027, for new bookings only made between 1 November 2026 to 7 December 2026, unless sold out prior and subject to availability. Fly Free with Singapore Airlines is in Economy N class only and is strictly limited, valid for new bookings until 7 December 2026 or until sold out, on select Jewels of Europe (STC), Romantic Rhine & Moselle (AMBA) and Normandy & Gems of the Seine (SEI) cruises and related land extensions where applicable, on select 2027 departure dates (surcharges apply if N class is not available). Combination offer: Business Class Flight Credit of up to $7,500 per person is available on selected departures when two or more departures of 11 days or longer are combined back-to-back in the same booking, for guests booking on the Diamond and Sapphire decks (excludes the Single Balcony Suite, Category BS); flights must be booked by Scenic via the standard journey routing and used against Business Class flights from Australia to Europe only; payment in full by 31 March 2027. 2027 Asia River Cruising: save up to $4,500pp on 9-night river cruises during July to September and December when booking a journey of 15 days or longer, and up to $2,500pp on 7-night river cruises when booking a journey of 13 days or longer. Other conditions apply.
Oceania Cruises Black Friday: Savings of up to 50% apply to select categories on select 2027 sailings, are capacity controlled and subject to change. The offer runs in multiple phases from 5 November to 19 December 2026. Other conditions apply.
Explora Journeys Black Friday (The Exclusive Invitation): Applies to new Journey reservations made between 28 October 2026 and 1 December 2026, across all suite categories. Full Payment Fare: savings of up to 40%, with full payment required at reservation; reservations are non-refundable and cannot be changed. Flexible Fare: savings of up to 30%, with a 5% deposit at time of reservation and standard cancellation terms. Applies to the Journey fare only. Select Journeys are excluded, including Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco itineraries and packages. Other conditions apply.
Hurtigruten Black Friday Sale: Available from 2 November to 6 December 2026 on selected departures. Two-for-one fares apply to selected Original Voyages; savings of up to 20% apply to selected Signature Voyages; bonus onboard credit applies to selected Cruise+Tour packages. Prices are per person, twin share. 10% deposit applies to new 2028/29 bookings. Other conditions apply.
HX Expeditions Black Friday: Save up to 35% (the Offer) applies to new bookings made from 10 November 2026 to 2 December 2026 (the Offer Period) for selected HX departures from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2028. Bookings made outside the Offer Period will not qualify. Any stated savings are reflected in the advertised "From" price. Advertised prices are quoted in AUD, per person and based on double occupancy of a cabin on the specified sailing or Tour Code. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Single supplements may apply, and the offer applies to all offer occupancies. Other conditions apply.
Emerald Cruises Black Friday: Save an additional $500 per person on selected Emerald Cruises 2027 Europe river cruise and Asia river cruise itineraries, and selected 2027 or 2028 yacht cruise itineraries. The Black Friday offer is available on selected cruises and departure dates. Offer can be combined with Earlybird, Super Earlybird, Classic Saving or Super Saving offers and Scenic and Emerald Rewards Member benefits. Not combinable with Information Session or Travel Lounge vouchers and any other tactical offer. Valid for new bookings only, made between 1 November 2026 and 7 December 2026. Offer expires at 11:59 PM on 7 December 2026, and all other standard booking conditions apply. Yacht cruising: save up to $3,500pp is based on the 8 Day Cruising the Leeward Islands (E08J) cruise departing 20/11/27 in a D Category cabin with Super Earlybird Offer with full payment 10 months prior to departure, plus the $500 Black Friday offer. Europe river cruising: save up to $3,000pp is based on the 15 Day Splendours of Europe (EWCR) river cruise departing 15/11/27 in an E Category cabin with Super Earlybird Offer with full payment 10 months prior to departure, plus the $500 Black Friday offer. Asia river cruising: save up to $2,000pp is based on the 13 Day Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong (EWVS) river cruise departing 22/04/27 in a D Category cabin with Super Earlybird Offer with full payment 10 months prior to departure, plus the $500 Black Friday offer. Correct as of 26/10/26. Other conditions apply.
MSC Cruises Black Friday Preview: On sale in Australia and New Zealand from 30 October 2026. Promotional rates apply to selected sailings departing 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2028, depending on the promotional phase. Save up to 30% on selected sailings. The discount is already applied to the promotional pricing and no further discount applies. Other conditions apply.
Scenic Discovery Yachts: Offers are based on per person, twin share in Australian Dollars (AUD), not combinable with any other offer. Full payment is due 10 months prior to travel departure date, or payable within 30 days if booking is within 10 months of travel departure date. All offers are strictly limited on selected suite types on set departures, subject to availability until sold out and may be withdrawn at any time. Available to new bookings only. Book a CA, BA or AA Suite and receive 50% off or 100% upgrade on select voyages. Suite upgrade offers are combinable with Earlybird and Super Earlybird offers. Helicopter Offer: complimentary 30-minute helicopter flightseeing in Antarctica or 20-minute flightseeing experience for all other regions on select voyages from April 2027 to April 2029. Helicopter flying route will be determined onboard. Helicopter flights are subject to regulatory approval, weather conditions, medical conditions, weight restrictions and availability. Offer cannot be exchanged, transferred, refunded, or used towards another helicopter excursion or landing experiences. Offers are valid until 07/12/26. Other conditions apply.
Variety Cruises Black Friday: Discounts of up to 50% apply to new reservations made between 12 November and 7 December 2026, on selected seven-night cruises and on 7, 10 and 11-night Tahiti and French Polynesia itineraries departing in 2026 and 2027. Not applicable to existing bookings. Promo code VC BLACK FRIDAY 2026 must be quoted at the time of booking, and full payment is required within seven days. Other conditions apply.
General: Every effort has been made to ensure the offers on this page are accurate and correct as at 9 November 2026. Offer details have been obtained from the relevant cruise lines and should be considered an indicative guide only. Offers apply to selected sailings, cabin categories and departure dates only, are subject to availability, and may be changed or withdrawn by the cruise line at any time. National Seniors Travel cannot guarantee that a particular cruise will be available at the advertised price or for your preferred dates of travel.
Prices are in Australian dollars, per person, twin share, unless otherwise stated, and may differ at the time of booking. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions before your booking is confirmed. Please speak to a National Seniors Travel consultant on 1300 883 750 for the latest prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and eligibility. Individual cruise line terms and conditions apply, and all bookings are subject to National Seniors Travel’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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