As we welcome the new year, it’s time to start thinking about our travels for 2024. And what better way to plan your vacation than by taking advantage of the wave season deals offered by cruise lines? Wave season is the time, typically in the first quarter of each new year, when cold winter weather in many parts of the United States has potential cruisers dreaming of warmer climates. Cruise lines have taken note of this and are luring travelers with discounted fares and enticing inclusions like free Wi-Fi, drinks, and more. If you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, here’s a roundup of the latest offers from various cruise lines.
AmaWaterways is offering deep discounts on river cruises in summer 2024. You can take $2,000 off per stateroom for voyages of seven to 11 nights or $4,000 per cabin for sailings of 14 nights or longer. The deal also includes complimentary cabin upgrades and up to $100 in onboard credit, per stateroom, depending on the length of the cruise. This promotion is valid on select sailings in July and August and can be combined with the line’s fixed-price economy airfare offer. Just be sure to book by March 31.
Avalon Waterways is also offering savings on select 2024 voyages in Europe. Travelers can enjoy up to $500 per cabin ($250 per person) in savings. This deal is available for booking from January 4 to March 2.
Azamara is giving cruisers up to $2,000 off sailings per cabin when they book voyages departing between April 1 and December 31. With extended port stays and AzAmazing evenings that connect passengers with authentic local performances, Azamara offers a great way to experience destinations in small-ship style. Book by March 21, 2024.
Carnival Cruise Line is offering two promotions as part of its New Year sale. The “Book Early, Save Surely” promotion features up to 35% off cruise fares and reduced deposits as low as $50 per person for select sailings departing through April 2026. The “Sail Soon, Save Big” promotion offers up to $50 per stateroom on select voyages setting sail through April 2024. Both promotions run only through January 1.
Crystal is offering a free upgrade up to three categories for all departures in 2024 as part of its “Suite Dreams” promotion. When you reserve a cabin for a sailing that’s 10 days or longer, you’ll also receive complimentary dry-cleaning, laundry, and pressing services. This offer is available through January 31.
Disney Cruise Line, which rarely offers promotions, is cutting in half the amount of money you’ll have to pay up front when you book a sailing with the line. This offer is valid on select cruises departing between June 17, 2024, and May 31, 2025. Book by February 16, and your deposit will be reduced by 50%. Additionally, discounted fares are available for select voyages departing from Honolulu, Hawaii, and Sydney, Australia, and 20% off departures from Port Canaveral near Orlando, Florida.
Holland America is extending discounts of up to 40% on cruise fares with its “Time of Your Life” wave season offer. The line is also offering free cabin upgrades, reduced deposits, and free kids fares when children are the third and fourth passengers in a cabin with two paying adults. This offer is available through February 29, and travelers who book by January 31 will receive up to $500 per room in onboard credit.
Hurtigruten Expeditions, now rebranded as HX, is offering up to $2,000 in flight credits (depending on the itinerary) for passengers who book by March 31 for an expedition cruise departing between March 29, 2024, and March 30, 2025. You’ll also enjoy a reduced deposit of just 20%. Choose from bucket-list destinations such as the Galapagos, Alaska, Antarctica, and others.
Margaritaville at Sea provides a cheap and cheerful cruise experience from either the Port of Palm Beach or Tampa to Freeport in the Bahamas. During the line’s wave season promotion, you can snag up to three free cruise fares when you buy one. Just purchase one full fare, and the second, third, and fourth passengers sail free when staying in the same cabin. This promotion runs from January 9 to February 12.
MSC Cruises is providing passengers with up to $400 in onboard credit, free basic Wi-Fi, a basic drink package, and a “kids sail free” deal. Children younger than 18 can cruise for free as the third and fourth people in a cabin shared with two adults paying the full fare. This offer is available through January 15.
Princess Cruises is offering up to 40% off select sailings into 2026. The deal includes a free cabin upgrade and free third and fourth passengers when sharing a room with two paying guests. This offer is available through February 29.
Royal Caribbean International is offering up to 30% off cruise fares for sailings departing on or after January 5. Plus, kids 12 and younger sail free as the third and fourth guests in a cabin with two paying adults. These offers are valid through January 2.
Seabourn is slashing voyage prices for cruises by up to 25% and reducing deposits to just 15% with its “Sail of the Year” promotion. Travelers who reserve a sailing with the line will save up to 15% on ocean sailings and up to 25% on expedition cruises. This offer is valid through February 29, and if you book by January 31, you’ll also be eligible for up to $1,000 per cabin in onboard credit.
Silversea Cruises is offering savings of up to $2,000 per person on door-to-door fares for select sailings departing on or after January 1. Passengers who book regular fares will save up to $1,000 per person. This offer is valid through February 29.
Uniworld is reviving its popular “Cruise + Air” offer, which allows passengers to save up to $3,000 when they book their cruise and airfare together through the cruise line. Destinations include the Peruvian Amazon, India’s Golden Triangle, and Germany’s Rhine Gorge. This offer is available through January 31.
Virgin Voyages is granting cruisers a BOGO 70% off deal. Book one fare at full price, and your companion will sail for a 70% discount. Plus, the line will throw in up to $600 in drink credit, based on the length of the cruise you select.
With these enticing wave season deals, now is the perfect time to start planning your 2024 vacation. Whether you’re looking for a river cruise, an expedition to a bucket-list destination, or a relaxing Caribbean getaway, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on these limited-time offers and start the new year with a memorable cruise experience.