Only two weeks until the end of the Wave season. As we know, cruise lines traditionally offer attractive promotions in January, February and March. The reason is that they want to be as fully booked as possible from the beginning of the year. Regular cruisers usually make reservations well in advance of this period, so the battle is for those unsold cabins generally positioned on the lower decks or very AFT or FORWARD. Very rarely, and I repeat, very rarely, the cabins with easy access to the areas of interest, are offered at Wave Season. In the best case, they have common discounts, which you will find the same throughout the rest of the spring.
This discount period is not always the same. Every year it changes depending on several relevant factors and trends, but the most important are occupancy and time. The more the level of occupancy exceeds the financial forecast necessary for the economic stability of the company, the weaker the Wave Season is. And if this is done in advance, let’s say the last months of the previous year, then the discount period is more of a marketing strategy and not a real economy in the customers’ pockets.
There are some sites that offer even bigger discounts than the official websites of the cruise companies. It is also worth checking these because the reduced prices are negotiated in advance and on top of that they also come with various perks.
https://www.vacationstogo.com/
https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/
Let’s see what are the current official offers for the end of the discount season. Depending on the size of each company, the offers may differ for Europe or the Americas.
Royal Caribbean International
website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com
Royal Caribbean offers cruiser from US up to $650 OFF ($800 for Canada) / + 30% off al cruises / + Kids sale free. For EU the the offer is for €650 OFF / + 30% off al cruises / + Kids sale free
The most desirable are the summer months in Europe, Mediterranean Sea and Greece islands, where Wonder of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas are almost sold out.
Carnival Cruise Line
website: https://www.carnival.com/
The current deal is Sitewide Savings For The Fun Bracket: up to 40% OFF cruise rates / + free room upgrade / + up to $50 onboard credit.
Another deal is Sail Soon, Save Big for sailings through June 2023, discounted from $649 to $409 pp
The most looked for are the newest ships Carnival Mardi Gras, Celebration and Carnival Jubilee (Due in 2023)
Norwegian Cruise Line
website: https://www.ncl.com
In recent years, NCL has accustomed us to attractive promotions highly appreciated by loyal cruisers. And this year, Free At Sea continues, which can be upgraded to Free At Sea Plus. They have the best deals right now:
Save big with 50% OFF & receive all Free At Sea upgrade packages (upgrade from $99)
Europe deal: 2nd guest free + $250 free with Cruisefirst + Unlimited open bar (
For the 12th straight year, Norwegian Cruise Line was named Europe’s Leading Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards. My only complaint is the following: this year they have new destinations, different number of nights, and most cruises in Europe with boarding in one port and disembarking in another, which makes plane tickets very difficult to find. Somehow they copied the pattern used by other companies in the past, but which were not very successful.
MSC Cruises
website: https://www.msccruises.com/
Headquartered in Geneva, MSC Cruises is an European brand with ships deployed in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa. They even have a private island in the Bahamas called Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Cruises has a limited-time offer: up to $200 Onboard Credit, Kids Sail Free, and cruises from $129!
Also a limited-time Flash Sale: “enjoy Free Balcony Upgrades on cruises from New York City“
Their largest cruise ship is the World Europa, which has a modern design, innovative futuristic technology and brand new concepts.
Virgin Voyages
website: https://www.virginvoyages.com/
Virgin Voyages is an adult-only luxury brand with 4 lady ships.
LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 50% off your 2nd Sailor + free drinks (up to $600).
Costa Cruises
website: https://www.costacruises.com/
75 Years of Costa: the deal includes anniversary cruises at a special price starting from €275 pp (Europe costumers) and $75 OFF + $75 onboard credit pp (Americas). Also a reduced deposit of only $100 pp.
Holland America Line
website: https://www.hollandamerica.com/
Celebrate 150 years of cruising. Cruise deals and special offers available for different destinations:
US deals – Have it all package + Free stateroom upgrade
EU deals – For Mediterranean or Northern Europe a bonus up to $400 / free balcony upgrade. For Alaska cruises receive €1,000 off your air travel. For Caribbean Island: free balcony upgrade and up to US$400 Onboard Credit and kids cruise free on most cruises.
Cunard
website: https://www.cunard.com/
The Cunard Sale Event – Escape for less, with up to £200 per person off. Featured Sale Event voyages on website.
Celebrity Cruises
website: https://www.celebritycruises.com/
Limited time Europe Bonus BOOK IT LIST Event – with additional $50 onboard credit / 75% OFF 2nd guest / up to $1600 save per stateroom
Disney Cruise Line
website: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/
Limited-time Silver Anniversary at Sea celebrations – save up to 35% off
Canadian Residents: Save Up to 35% on Select Sailings
Florida Residents Can Save Up to 35% on Select Bahamian and Caribbean Cruises
Viking Oceans Cruises
website: https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans
SPRING SALE – Special Fares and Reduced Airfare from $299
Azamara
website: https://www.azamara.com/
Save 40% on select staterooms + $300 onboard credit. Voyages include: gratuities, select beverages, excusive cultural events and more. Special deals for Early booking
TUI Ocean Cruises
website: https://www.tui.co.uk/
Save an extra £200 per booking on US sailings
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
website: https://www.rssc.com/
World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Line offers a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade and a reduced 10% deposit — plus up to 50% off select sailings or a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade up into a Penthouse Suite (Cat. A) plus savings of up to 50% and a reduced deposit.
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