Black Friday Deals 2026: How We Save on Cruises & Hotels (7 Tips)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the two best days of the year to save on cruises AND the hotels around them. Here are the 7 moves we make every November, including the one-day hotel sale that saved us about half on the Fairmont in Vancouver. We love sharing travel tips that save money. Many cruise lines have already launched their Black Friday sales (NCL was advertising up to 50% off when we filmed). But the fare is only part of the story. In this video we walk you through: • How to jump straight to each cruise line's Black Friday sale • Why add-on sales (Wi-Fi, drink packages, bundles, shore excursions) can save you more than the fare • The fine-print trap: "special deal" items that quietly become non-refundable • Our simple plan: price your 2027 cruises this week, then compare when the Black Friday banners go live • Why you should recheck refundable bookings on Cyber Monday • The pre- and post-cruise hotel deals most travelers overlook, and how some last only one day These Black Friday travel tips work whether you're planning a cruise, a land trip, or both globally. We've used them in the Caribbean, Europe, and Southeast Asia. We're Jeff and Becky, two Chemical Engineers who have sailed 45+ cruises to 70+ countries. Subscribe for weekly cruise and travel tips that save you money. Chapters 0:00 Why We Shop Black Friday Every November 0:44 Black Friday Deals Work Worldwide 1:01 Sign Up for Cruise Line Emails or watch Websites 1:21 Click the Black Friday Banner (NCL Up to 50% Off) 1:57 Add-On Sales: Wi-Fi, Drinks, Excursions 2:28 Read the Fine Print: Non-Refundable Traps 2:43 Our Plan: Price 2027 Cruises Now, Recheck Cyber Monday 3:30 Pre & Post Cruise Hotel Deals (Our Fairmont Story) 4:22 Re-Check Hotels You've Already Booked Affiliate Links: Our Viator Shop with our Recommendations: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/a-cruising-good-time Amazon Travel Gear: https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c OONO Gear (Backpack): https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_cruising_good_time (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) #BlackFriday #CruiseDeals #CruiseTips #TravelDeals #ACruisingGoodTime The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026