Every year, the excitement for Black Friday and Cyber Monday brews - your chance to get some of the best deals on gifts all year. But if you're looking to give the gift of a cruise (or gift yourself a well-earned cruise), then it's time you know about Wave Season deals. Wave Season is the cruise industry's own peak timeline for rolling out the best cruise deals and promotions you'll see on cruises all year.
So what is Wave Season for cruise lines? From January through March, you'll see offers for:
- Onboard Credits
- Pre-Paid Gratuities
- Cabin Upgrades
- Free Excursions
- Specialty Dining
- Reduced Cruise Fares
- Complimentary Drink Packages
- Included Airfare
- Hotel Stays
- Internet Access
- And much more
Cruise lines know how to kick off the New Year (and in this case, the new decade!). These offers generally run through January through March, but you don't need to book a cruise that is sailing within that time frame to take advantage of these amazing Wave Season deals.
How to Get Wave Season Cruise Deals
The best and easiest way to find Wave Season cruise deals is to contact a cruise travel advisor. At iCruise, we have access to the best Wave Season 2020 discounts and promotions, and can help you prepare for your upcoming cruise vacation (at no additional cost to you).
Check out these Wave Season cruise deals that we have our eyes on (Disclaimer: These deals are subject to change - the best way to find Wave Season cruise deals is to speak with one of our expert cruise agents.)
Wave Season 2020 Deals
Royal Caribbean is offering Wave Season cruise deals of up to $300 to spend at sea with their WOW Sale.
On Celebrity Cruises, you can get up to four free Wave Season deals from the following:
- $300 Onboard Credit
- Classic Beverage Package
- Pre-Paid Gratuities
- Unlimited Internet
With Norwegian Cruise Line, select up to five Wave Season cruise deals with these Free at Sea offerings:
- 3rd/4th Guests Sail Free
- Beverage Package
- Internet Package
- Shore Excursion Credit
- Specialty Dining Package
This Wave Season, Princess Cruises is offering their Best Sale Ever which includes free premier beverage packages, free WiFi packages, and free shipboard gratuities.
If you've always dreamed of booking a balcony stateroom, now's the time! Cunard is offering Upgrades On Us: free stateroom upgrades, free-pre-paid gratuities, and a 50% reduced deposit on your cruise booking.
Make dreams come true and take your family on a Disney Cruise with a 50% reduced deposit and up to $200 cash back!
Holland America is offering a lot of Wave Season cruise deals with their View & Verandah sale. Enjoy a 50% reduced deposit, up to $500 spending money in onboard credits, free pre-paid gratuities and WiFi (if booking a suite), reduced to free fares for children, free stateroom upgrades, $50 beverage cards for each guest, AND 10% off certain shore excursions.
Enjoy up to $400 shipboard credit, depending on the type of cabin you book ($100 per cabin for Insider or Sea View cabins, $200 per cabin for Sea Terrace cabins, or $400 per RockStar Suite).
After paying for their cruise, most just want to enjoy their vacation, not get bogged down by onboard spending. MSC has your best interests in mind with their All In sale, offering up to $100 in shipboard credit, a free drinks package, and a free WiFi package.
Oceanview or suite guests receive all of the following:
- 20% Off Dining, Spa, and WiFi
- $20 Onboard Credit
- 5 Drinks for $20
- Kids Sail Free
Impressive right? If you're looking to book a cruise, now's the time! For more information on current offerings, contact us today to speak with a cruise travel agent.
About Sarah Pruzansky, Cruise & Travel Writer
Sarah Pruzansky is passionate about everything related to travel, hospitality, environmental science, self-care, and writing. She joined the iCruise team in February 2019 and assists the company in developing blog and web content that shows the benefits of cruising, information on different ports of call and destinations, and other industry tips for those looking to cruise.
