Carnival’s Holland America Line offers Black Friday deals

by · The Fresno Bee

Holland America Line has released a Black Friday offer ahead of the day after Thanksgiving. Running from Nov. 21 through Dec. 1, 2024, travelers can shop for their dream vacation and choose from more than 800 cruises included in the sale departing through October 2026.

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Guests who book a qualified cruise during the Black Friday offer will receive up to 25% off the cruise fare, free prepaid crew appreciation, 50% reduced deposits, and free third and fourth guests when traveling in the same stateroom.

"The free prepaid crew appreciation (tips for team members on board) can represent significant savings of more than $1,000 per person depending on stateroom category and length of cruise," the cruise line shared.

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Black Friday combines with ‘Have It All’ premium fare

For passengers who want even more value, the Black Friday offer is combinable with Holland America Line’s “Have it All” premium fare.

When booking with Have It All, in addition to the Black Friday fare discounts, free prepaid crew appreciation, free and reduced third and fourth guests, and reduced deposits, guests receive four high-value amenities:

  • Depending on the cruise length, guests enjoy up to three shore excursions valued at $100 each.
  • With the Signature Beverage Package, guests can savor a wide range of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soda, coffee, and more, with bar service charges included.
  • Depending on the ship and cruise duration, guests can indulge in award-winning specialty dining for up to three nights. Included are Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto on all ships, and Tamarind on Signature and Pinnacle Class ships.
  • A WiFi Surf Package keeps travelers connected while away from home. With this popular package, guests can access their favorite websites, including email, news, sports and more.

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Check some global cruise ports off your bucket list

Reduced cruise fares of up to 25% are available on all of Holland America Line’s global destinations, including Alaska cruises, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, Canada/New England, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, Mexico, northern Europe, Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America and Antarctica, and Tahiti. Select Legendary Voyages (cruises ranging from 25 to 59 days) and back-to-back Collectors’ Voyages also are included.

Hundreds of worldwide cruises are included in the Black Friday offer including:

  • 14-day New Zealand Holiday on Westerdam departing Dec. 22, 2024.
  • 12-day Panama Canal Sunfarer on Rotterdam departing Feb. 23, 2025.
  • 42-day Arctic Circle Crossing: Scotland, Greenland & Iceland on Nieuw Statendam departing June 15, 2025.
  • 7-day Alaska Explorer on Eurodam, departing Aug. 23, 2025.
  • 56-day Tales of the South Pacific on Zaandam departing Sept. 24, 2025.
  • 11-day Mexico and Sea of Cortez on Zaandam departing April 7, 2026.
  • 7-day Norwegian Fjords on Rotterdam departing May 3, 2026.
  • 7-day Western Mediterranean on Oosterdam departing June 14, 2026.

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Taxes and fees are now included in all cruise fares. The Black Friday offer is not valid on full-length Grand Voyages and 2026 Alaska Cruisetours. Visit hollandamerica.com for full terms and conditions.

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This story was originally published November 24, 2024, 1:46 PM.