Cunard Opens 2025 Black Friday Sale With Up to 40% Off

Cunard has opened its 2025 Black Friday Sales promotion, giving travelers a limited booking window from November 12 through December 8, 2025, to access discounted fares across a broad set of sailings.

The offer spans 145 voyages across Cunard’s four-ship fleet and is being marketed as part of a wider Black Friday push across the cruise industry, with lines ranging from premium to contemporary and luxury rolling out limited-time discounts and perk bundles.

What Cunard’s 2025 Black Friday deal includes

Cunard’s promotion applies to a defined set of 145 voyages and combines fare discounts with onboard credit and reduced deposits. Cunard’s announcement did not include quotes from company executives, but outlined the sale’s scope and several featured itinerary examples.

• Booking window: November 12 through December 8, 2025.
• Lead-in pricing: Fares from $899.
• Discount level: Savings of up to 40% off select fares.
• Onboard credit: Up to $300 on eligible bookings.
• Deposit offer: Deposits reduced by 50% on included voyages.

Where the eligible Cunard voyages sail

Cunard said the sale covers 145 sailings across its four ships, including Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Anne. The cruise line’s promotional materials reference itineraries in Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe and the Mediterranean, the Panama Canal, and Canada, along with Transatlantic Crossings and select World Voyage segments.

Featured Cunard itineraries and starting balcony fares

Alongside the broader list of eligible regions and voyage types, Cunard highlighted several itinerary groupings with advertised starting prices for balcony staterooms (based on double occupancy).

Caribbean roundtrips from Miami on Queen Elizabeth

Cunard is spotlighting Caribbean sailings aboard Queen Elizabeth operating roundtrip from Miami, with itineraries ranging from nine to 21 nights during the 2026 season. Ports of call referenced by Cunard include St. Thomas, Bridgetown, Bonaire, Aruba, Tortola, and Barbados. Cunard lists fares starting at $1,199 for a balcony stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Added benefit for Grill Suites on select Caribbean sailings

For guests booking Grill Suites on Caribbean voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth, Cunard said the promotion includes complimentary hotel and dining service charges.

Alaska in 2026, including Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier

Cunard also pointed to its Alaska season in 2026 aboard Queen Elizabeth, including scenic highlights such as Glacier Bay National Park and the Hubbard Glacier. The cruise line lists starting prices at $1,139 for a balcony stateroom, based on double occupancy, and cited wildlife viewing and shore experiences as part of the season’s appeal.

Northern Europe sailings on Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, and Queen Mary 2

Northern Europe itineraries are also included, with Cunard naming Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, and Queen Mary 2 in its spotlight and referencing destinations such as Amsterdam, plus sailings that feature Iceland. Cunard lists fares starting at $1,139 for a balcony stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Transatlantic Crossings between New York and Southampton

Transatlantic Crossings aboard Queen Mary 2 are part of the promotion as well, including sailings between New York and Southampton. Cunard lists a starting fare of $1,139 for a balcony stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Black Friday cruise promotions broaden beyond Cunard

Cunard’s sale is arriving alongside a wave of Black Friday offers across the cruise sector, with promotions that vary by sailing date, ship, and stateroom category.

Norwegian Cruise Line said it is discounting fares on all voyages by 50% and bringing back its Free at Sea promotion, described as including complimentary perks valued at up to $2,000, such as an open bar, unlimited WiFi, specialty dining, and shore excursion credits.

Royal Caribbean has promoted discounts of up to $1,000 on fares and free passage for third and fourth guests sharing a stateroom. The line also launched an all-inclusive beverage, dining, and WiFi package priced at $109 per person per day, and has advertised onboard credits of up to $900 on select bookings. Royal Caribbean said travelers can choose itineraries departing between November 8, 2025, and the end of 2026, while noting some restrictions, including that Alaska cruisetours are excluded from certain deals.

Virgin Voyages has advertised second-guest fares reduced by 80% and a Bar Tab credit of up to $400, with select voyages starting at $99 per person per night. Virgin said the incentives apply to bookings made by December 4, 2025, with travel dates extending through 2027.

Other brands have also publicized Black Friday pricing, including Oceania Cruises offering up to 50% off on 170 voyages scheduled for 2026 and 2027 across regions such as Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and Alaska. MSC Cruises has promoted fares starting at $159 on select sailings, naming MSC Seashore and MSC Grandiosa among the ships referenced in its deals.

At the luxury end, Silversea has advertised up to $6,000 off per suite alongside complimentary laundry packages. Margaritaville at Sea has promoted cruise-and-bundle packages starting at $199, including WiFi and drink plans. Story promotions also referenced reduced-deposit offers elsewhere in the market, including Holland America Line advertising 50% reduced deposits alongside other perks such as 30% off fares and free prepaid crew appreciation.

For travelers considering Cunard specifically, the key deadline is December 8, 2025, when the line’s Black Friday Sales booking window closes for the advertised combination of discounted fares, onboard credit, and reduced deposits, subject to eligibility terms by sailing and stateroom category.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When does Cunard’s Black Friday Sales promotion run?

Cunard’s booking window runs from November 12 through December 8, 2025.

What are the main savings components in Cunard’s offer?

Cunard has advertised fares from $899, savings of up to 40% off select fares, up to $300 in onboard credit on eligible bookings, and 50% reduced deposits on included voyages.

Is there an additional benefit for Grill Suites on Queen Elizabeth?

Yes. Cunard said guests booking Grill Suites on Caribbean voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth receive complimentary hotel and dining service charges as part of the promotion.

What perks are included in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea package?

Norwegian Cruise Line said its Free at Sea promotion includes complimentary perks valued at up to $2,000, including an open bar, unlimited WiFi, specialty dining, and shore excursion credits, alongside 50% discounts on all cruise fares.

How does Virgin Voyages’ Black Friday deal compare to other cruise lines?

Virgin Voyages has advertised 80% off second-guest fares and a Bar Tab credit of up to $400, with select voyages starting at $99 per person per night. The line said the incentives apply to bookings made by December 4, 2025, with travel dates extending through 2027.