Fresh off record-setting Black Friday sales, many cruise lines are already starting to roll out their wave season offers. These deals, typically considered the best of the year, invite travelers to start planning their future vacations now—with a variety of discounts and perks to help sweeten the deal.
Here’s a running list of 2026 wave season offers. Be sure to bookmark this link, as we’ll be updating this list with new deals as we receive them.
Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises is offering up to $1,000 in onboard credits on select 2026 and 2027 cruises and cruisetours during its extended wave season booking window, which is 23 days longer than last year. The promotion runs now through March 31.
Travelers can also enjoy more than $4,500 in added value through the line’s “Always Azamara” inclusions, such as free dining, select spirits, international beers and wines, room service, self-service laundry and gratuities. Guests can now take advantage of Azamara Cruises’ advance pre-reservation options for specialty dining and spa services.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is offering major savings during its semi-annual wave sale.
The promotion applies to itineraries departing through May 2028, visiting destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and beyond.
During the Celebrity Cruises sale, travelers can enjoy savings of up to 75 percent off the second guest in a stateroom, up to $700 additional savings on itineraries and free fares for third, fourth and fifth guests on select sailings.
Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Cruises is offering up to 50 percent off cruise fares this wave season.
The promotion applies to 226 Greek, Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf sailings departing between December 2025 to October 2027. Travelers can also enjoy up to $581 in specialty food and beverage credits on 14 Greek, Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf sailings, as well as up to $232.50 in shore excursion credits on 186 Greek, Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf sailings.
The offer is available now through February 5, while availability lasts.
“This is one of our most generous Wave campaigns yet, designed to give travellers even more reasons to plan ahead,” says John Diorio, vice president of business development for North America at Celestyal Cruises. “As demand grows across Greece, the Mediterranean and the Arabian Gulf, we wanted to add meaningful value—not just through price, but through experiences. From signature dining and curated cocktails to discovering unmissable moments ashore, these added credits give guests the freedom to shape their holiday exactly as they want it.”
Cunard
From now through February 26, Cunard is offering up to $600 in onboard credit per stateroom on select 2026 and 2027 sailings. Guests booking one of Cunard’s Grill Suites will also enjoy an included drinks package and hotel and dining service charges.
The line’s “Treat yourself, on us” offer is available on voyages sailing from April 2026 through December 2027 aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne.
“Wave season is the most important time of year for cruise planning for both our guests and trade partners, and we’re delighted to meet that moment by rewarding loyal guests and inviting new travelers to discover the Cunard difference,” says Liz Fettes, senior vice president of commercial for North America at Cunard. “With our richest onboard credit offer of the year, our guests can truly indulge in a luxury voyage in only the way Cunard can deliver aboard one of our iconic Queens.”
Ecoventura
For the entire month of January, Ecoventura is offering up to 25 percent of select 2027 departures. A 10 percent discount will be offered on double occupancy and triple occupancy cabins, while even bigger savings will be available for solo cabins on the brand’s three 20-passenger mega-yachts in the Galapagos. Passengers who book a two-week back-to-back expedition will get an additional 10 percent discount on their second week, too.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line’s “Start Your Journey” wave promotion applies to more than 500 cruises departing between summer 2026 through spring 2027. It includes up to 30 percent off fares, reduced deposits, free balcony upgrades, onboard and shore excursion credits, free kids fares and more ways to save.
“Whether discovering glaciers and wildlife in Alaska or the culture and history of Europe, Holland America believes the best journeys are those where the destination comes to life on and off the ship,” says Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “The ‘Start Your Journey’ offer is the perfect opportunity for guests to plan a vacation that combines exploration with relaxation and the best service at sea.”
HX Expeditions
From now through March 23, HX Expeditions is offering up to $4,000 off all-inclusive expedition cruises to Antarctica, Greenland, the Galápagos, Alaska, Svalbard, Northwest Passage & Arctic Canada and Norway. The “See the World” sale applies to select 2026, 2027 and 2028 departures and also includes up to $250 in onboard credits or additional discounts for Galápagos and Norway sailings.
Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea is offering up to 60 percent off cruise fares, free third and fourth guests on select dates, free stateroom upgrades on select dates, up to $800 in onboard credit and up to 40 percent off pre-purchased onboard packages. Travelers can also take advantage of preview pricing for the cruise line’s newest ship, Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, debuting from PortMiami in 2027. The offer runs now through January 31.
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is offering up to 20 percent off select 2026 and 2027 voyages during its “The Expedition That Started it All” sale. The promotion runs now through February 9.
“As we mark 60 years of exploration, it’s incredible to think about how far we’ve come since Lars-Eric Lindblad first showed travelers the power of seeing the world differently,” says Natalya Leahy, chief executive officer of Lindblad Expeditions. “He believed travel could open hearts and minds, and that’s still at the core of everything we do. In celebration of the spirit of discovery, we’re encouraging more travelers to experience the world through expedition travel and its power to transform perspective.”
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is calling its wave season deal the “Come Aboard Sale.” From now through February 16, travelers can save up to 40 percent off fares and enjoy up to $500 in instant savings. The brand is also offering 50 percent off deposits and free third and fourth guess on select sailings.
Travelers can sail aboard any of the 17 ships in the Princess fleet—including the brand new Star Princess—with voyages heading to 345 destinations on all seven continents.
“Wave season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for cruise lovers, and we’re thrilled to kick it off by sharing some of our very best savings,” says Marie Lee, chief marketing officer at Princess Cruises. “Whether you’re a loyal guest who has sailed with us before, a first-time cruiser ready to discover the magic of the sea, or a multi-generational family planning that special vacation together, our ‘Come Aboard Sale’ makes it easier than ever to turn those dream adventures into reality.
Riviera Travel
Enjoy savings of up to 50 percent off per person on all 2027 and 2027 departures during Riviera Travels’ wave season deal, which runs through January 31. The promotion also includes $500 airfare credit per person, a free one-night pre- or post-cruise hotel stay and half-price deposits for 2026 departures.
Travel advisors benefit, too. From now through February 27, every new paid deposit on any 2026 or 2027 Riviera Travel river cruise automatically earns travel advisors one entry into that week’s prize draw, plus the grand prize draw. Riviera Explorer graduates receive double entries on every new booking. The weekly draw will include an array of prizes, including luxury items up to $1,200 in value, while the grand prize winner will win a free 8-day French-balcony river cruise for two aboard Riviera Travel’s newest vessel, Riviera Resplendence, paired with up to $3,000 in airfare credits. The grand prize winner will be announced on March 7, 2026.
Seabourn
Seabourn is calling its wave season sale the “Explore More Event.” From now through February 17, travelers can save up to 15 percent off select 2026, 2027 and 2028 voyages. Other perks include a 15 percent reduced deposit and up to $1,000 in onboard credits per suite.
“The ‘Explore More Event’ is the perfect moment to plan a voyage of true discovery,” says Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “Whether guests dream of exploring The Last Frontier in Alaska, discovering wildlife in Antarctica, or seeing the spring cherry blossoms in Japan, this event offers exceptional value across our expeditions and ocean voyages. It is an invitation to venture further, experience more, and relish each unforgettable moment of exploration in luxurious comfort across our fleet.”
Sea Cloud Cruises
Sea Cloud Cruises is rolling out its “Wave on the Horizon” offer, which includes 50 percent savings on select 2026 voyages and 30 percent savings on all 2026 voyages. That means select 2026 journeys start at $1,595 per person, and 2027 sailings start at $2,795 per person.
“As we embark on our third full season dedicated to expanding the North American market, I am thrilled for what lies ahead in 2026 and 2027,” says Mirell Reyes, chief executive officer of North America for Sea Cloud Cruises. “There has never been a better time to step aboard.”
Silversea Cruises
This wave season, Silversea Cruises is offering up to 40 percent off bookings.
The promotion applies to more than 800 voyages and is available on new bookings made from now through February 28, 2026. Savings amounts vary by suite category. The deal also includes reduced deposits starting at 15 percent for guests booking the all-inclusive plus fare.
“Our limited-time wave season offer invites our guests to indulge in limitless discovery on all seven continents, with savings of up to 40% on new bookings on over 800 global voyages,” says Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea. “This is a unique opportunity for our trade partners to introduce new clients to Silversea’s signature all-inclusive luxury. With benefits offered across every suite category, guests have the opportunity to save on voyages through 2028, venturing to iconic and remote destinations in unmatched comfort.”
Windstar Cruises
From December 18 through March 31, Windstar Cruises is running its “Beyond Inclusive” promotion. When booking select voyages departing through March 31, 2027, travelers can enjoy a free all-inclusive upgrade (select free drinks, gratuities, and Wi-Fi; up to $99 value per guest per night), a free pre-cruise hotel night and transfer (where available) and up to $1,000 in onboard credits per guest.
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