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The Best Travel Deals Available for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday 2025

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Black Friday is no longer just a single day. And Cyber Monday no longer offers just tech products. If you’re reading this page, you’re probably familiar with Travel Tuesday.

In 2025, these days have blended together, and many companies are offering travel-related deals that extend beyond just a single week.

We’ve rounded up the best deals below for hotels and cruises around the world.

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Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Hotel Deals

We’ll start with hotel deals, but note that we have several posts about various travel deals this year. Make sure you check out our other roundups for additional deals on hotels, vacation packages, and more:

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Take the whole family without breaking the bank, thanks to these offers. Image Credit: Chris Hassan

Worldwide Hotel Deals

  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: Save 30% off the standard dynamic rate on stays booked between November 25 and December 1, 2025, for travel between November 28, 2025, and May 31, 2026.
  • Skiplagged Hotels: Book December 2 to 7, 2025; get an extra 10% off Skiplagged Rates with code UNLOCK10 (already up to 60% off).
  • Princess Hotels (Multiple Locations): MyPrincess members can save up to 55% using the promo code MPBLACK25; this offer goes live on November 21, 2025.
  • Staypineapple: Save 35% on bookings made by December 3, 2025, for travel through December 31, 2026, with the promo code JUICYFRIDAY.
  • Generator Hotels: Book via early-access window to enjoy 33% off stays of 3 or more nights; travel between January 1 to March 31, 2026.

Caribbean and Mexico Hotels

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Curacao Marriott Beach Resort. Image Credit: Katie Corrigan Seemann
  • Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort: Save up to 25% on bookings made November 25 to December 2, 2025. Eligible travel is from November 30, 2025, to February 22, 2026.
  • Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort: Save up to 35% on stays of 2 or more nights in select suites with booking code S5988, plus get a bonus experience; book between November 25 and December 2, 2025, for travel through October 31, 2026.
  • South Bank and Rock House (Turks and Caicos): Book by December 17, 2025, to save up to 30% on stays through December 17, 2026; blackout dates may apply.
  • Zemi Beach House (Anguilla): 20% off plus daily breakfast on bookings between November 28 and December 2, 2025, for travel by October 31, 2026.
  • Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort: Save up to 40% on stays of 2 or more nights in select suites with booking code S5988; book between November 25 and December 2, 2025, for travel through October 31, 2026.
  • Nobu Hotel Los Cabos: Save up to 35% and get elevated wellness perks (like spa and fitness class credits) on stays booked through November 23, 2025, for travel through December 18, 2026.
  • Atlantis Bahamas: Save up to 35% and get daily breakfast for 2 on stays of 4 nights or more. Book from November 24 to December 5, 2025, and travel from January 1 to September 8, 2026.
» Related: Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort [In-depth Review]

Europe, Asia, and Africa

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Save on stays in Europe with these current offers. Image Credit: Ryan Smith
  • Few & Far Luvhondo (South Africa): Get 30% off all-inclusive stays when you travel by January 31, 2026.
  • Hotel Rangá (Iceland): Save up to 30% on stays of 2 nights or more booked between November 28 and December 6, 2025, for travel between December 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026 (blackout dates apply)
  • Exodus Adventure Travels: Save 20% on all European trips departing in 2026; book between November 24 and December 8, 2025.
  • lebua Bangkok: Save 30% off and get bonus perks on stays of 2 nights or more booked between December 2 and 4, 2025, using code LEBUATRAVELTUE, for travel from December 3, 2025, through June 30, 2026 (blackout dates apply).
  • The Ixian Grand & All Suites (Greece): Save $130 when you book by December 2, 2025, and stay between March 30 and November 7, 2026.
  • Kandima (Maldives): Save up to 55% on meal plans if you book by December 3, 2025, and stay by October 31, 2026. Note that holiday periods require a minimum stay of 5 nights. Bookings also include perks like sunset cruises, spa credits, and more.
  • Nova (Maldives): Save up to 50% on meal plans when reserving by December 3, 2025; this applies to trips through October 31, 2026. Additional perks on these reservations include sunset cruises, 15% off select activities, and more.
  • ZEUS International (Greece, Italy, and Romania): Book by December 3, 2025, and stay April 14-November 11, 2026, to save 40%.
» Related: Hotel Rangá in Iceland, a Small Luxury Hotels Property [In-Depth Review]

Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Cruise Deals

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Save up to 50% on your next Princess Cruises sailing! Image Credit: Katie Corrigan Seemann
  • Cruise Croatia: Save up to $1,000 per cabin on select 2026 Adriatic sailings when you book November 28–December 12, 2025.
  • Cunard (Worldwide Voyages): Book by December 8, 2025, for 2026 sailings; get up to 40% off, fares from $899, up to $300 onboard credit, or 50% reduced deposits.
  • Ecoventura (Relais & Châteaux Yachts, Galapagos Islands): Save 20% on select 2026 departures.
  • Holland America Line: Get up to 30% off, reduced deposits, free prepaid gratuities, and discounted extra guests on most sailings December 2025–October 2027; presale runs November 12–19 with public sale November 20–December 4, 2025.
  • Margaritaville at Sea: Book by Dec 8, 2025, for sailings through Oct 23, 2027; get 60% off, free sailings on select dates, Beachcomber preview pricing, 2026 Paradise Pass discounts, and Cruise+ Bundle savings.
  • National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions: Save up to 20% on select 2026 to 2027 voyages when booked by February 9, 2026.
  • Princess Cruises: Book by November 24, 2025, to get up to $250 instant savings plus 50% off cruise fares and complimentary third or fourth guests; for bookings made from November 25 to December 2, the instant savings will increase to $800 on sailings.
  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Daily surprise Black Friday deals (like 50% off cruises and waived solo supplements) from November 28 to December 15, 2025, for select 2026 sailings.
  • Silversea: Save up to $10,000 per suite on Silversea’s Expedition Voyages and up to $6,000 per suite on Classic Voyages with reduced deposits; book through December 2, 2025, for travel through 2028.

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Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Tour Deals

  • Brendan Vacations: Save up to $1,400 per person on guided tours and up to $600 on self-drive and private-driver trips when you book by December 4, 2025, for 2026 travel.
  • Contiki: Save up to 50% (plus up to $800 in additional savings) on 150+ trips when you book through December 4, 2025.
  • EF Adventures: Save up to $750 on adventure travel bookings made through Black Friday.
  • EF Go Ahead Tours: Save up to $1,000 on last-minute trips when you claim the Black Friday special by November 23, 2025, for travel from January to May 2026.
  • EF Ultimate Break: Save up to $1,000 on tours through Black Friday, with flexible cancel-for-any-reason booking policies.
  • Friendly Planet Travel: Save up to $2,000 on 70+ tour itineraries when you book from November 28 to December 5, 2025 (get an extra $50 off for online bookings from November 28 to 30); valid for 2026 and 2027 travel.
  • Island Routes: Save up to 50% on Caribbean excursions (plus 25% off select Jamaica and Bahamas experiences) when you book November 28 to December 1, 2025, for travel through March 31, 2026.
  • Trafalgar: Buy 1 trip and get 1 50% off, plus up to 15% off select itineraries on bookings made November 3 to December 4, 2025.
  • Unforgettable Travel: Get $1,000 off custom trips to Africa or Asia when you book between November 28 to December 18, 2025.
  • Geographic Expeditions: Save $1,000 per person on select itineraries when booking between December 2 and December 5, 2025, for travel in 2026.

Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Ski Deals

Palisades Tahoe, located near Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, is offering several great deals on tickets, lodging, and even lessons.

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Lake Tahoe’s snowy peaks are ideal for a winter getaway. Image Credit: Ryan Smith

Deals are available here and include:

  • Discounted tickets:
    • Midweek 4-day tickets from $92 per day
    • Unrestricted 4-day tickets from $123 per dayWhat
    • Unrestricted 2-day tickets from $175 per day
  • Lodging discounts:
    • Save up to 20% and get 1 free lift ticket per reservation
    • Purchase additional lift tickets with up to a 40% discount against the window rate
  • Mountain Sports School offers:
    • Save up to 10% on private lessons
    • Save up to 25% on group lessons

These offers are available through December 2, 2025.

» Related: Hit the Slopes on a Budget: 8 Destinations To Use Points and Miles for a Memorable Ski Trip

Final Thoughts

There are numerous travel-related deals available right now, whether you’re heading around the world or sticking closer to home. For Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday, you’ll find deals on hotels, cruises, and more.

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About Ryan Smith

Ryan completed his goal of visiting every country in the world in December of 2023 and is now revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written about award travel and credit cards for publications like AwardWallet, The Points Guy, USA Today Blueprint, CNBC Select, Tripadvisor, Point.me, and Forbes Advisor.

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