CRUISE PROMOS FOR THE WEEK OF August 10, 2026

Traveler Tip: Several of these promotions—including Celebrity’s Summer Sale and Avalon’s $3,000 savings—expire tonight (August 10).

Cruise lines promotions are constantly changing. Hopefully this weekly snapshot will give you an idea of what is currently available and the type of promotions the different cruise lines offer. Ready to book your next cruise, reach out to see if there are any other promos are available for your next sailing.

Non-PUBLISHED FARES

In addition the the current specials below, I do have access to a number of non-published rates across multiple cruise lines. The list of providers, specific sail dates, and eligible cabins change often. So please reach out and ask if there is anything that may suite you. These most commonly show up for:

Ocean Cruises

• Carnival Cruise Line: Update: Along with their ongoing up to 50% off standard rates, they are offering a “Balcony Bonus” (up to $200 onboard credit), a 2X Last-Minute Bonus on select sailings, and pre-cruise Value Packages for late 2026 sailings if booked by August 21.
• Celebrity Cruises: Summer Sale featuring 75% off the second guest’s cruise fare and up to $750 in additional per-stateroom savings. (Note: This offer ends tonight, August 10).
• Disney Cruise Line: Unchanged: Up to $500 savings per guest (up to five guests per stateroom) on select fall 2026 sailings aboard the Disney Wonder, Treasure, and Fantasy (book by August 30).
• Holland America Line: Unchanged: Save on Sunshine Sale – Up to 40% off tropical cruises and up to $400 onboard credit for Fall 2026–Spring 2027 (book by August 31).
• MSC Cruises: New: “Lock It In for Less” featuring $25 deposits, an All-Included offer (up to 75% off the second guest’s fare), 3rd/4th/5th guests sail free, and a 250th Celebration Sale with up to $250 in bonus savings.
• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL): Summer Deals 2026 with up to 50% off all cruises, plus a Semi-Annual Sale that includes Free Pre-Paid Gratuities on select sailings with Balcony staterooms and above.
• Princess Cruises: No active promotion found.
• Royal Caribbean International: BOGO60 (60% off the second guest), Kids Sail Free, Free 3rd & 4th Guests on select dates, up to $900 in instant savings per stateroom, and a Flash Deal running through August 11.
• Virgin Voyages: Unchanged: Free Balcony Upgrade & 70% off the second sailor for voyages through October 2028 (book by August 31).

River Cruises

• AmaWaterways: Update: Summer Savings of up to $2,500 per stateroom on select 2026/2027 river cruises, a limited-time $599 AirPlus offer, waived or reduced single supplements, and 2028 Early Booking Rewards.
• Avalon Waterways: Up to $3,000 in cruise savings per couple (or free airfare) on select 2026 Europe river cruises. (Note: This offer ends tonight, August 10).
• Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours: Save up to an extra $500 per stateroom on select bookings by August 31, alongside free excursions and premium beverages.
• Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: No active promotion found.
• Viking River Cruises: Unchanged: Summer Sale with up to 35% off cruise fares, $25 reduced deposits, and special fares that include up to free international airfare (expires August 31).

Expedition Cruises

• Hurtigruten (HX Expeditions): New: 130th Anniversary Sale featuring up to 25% off all-inclusive fares on select voyages departing through October 2027 (book by August 31), plus an exclusive bonus of up to $400 (or 180 Euro) to spend on board.
• Lindblad Expeditions (National Geographic): Update: 50% reduced deposit on select 2026 and 2027 expeditions (book by August 18), an exclusive $200 onboard credit for AAA members, and $1,500 per guest towards select 2026 voyages.
• Ponant: Update: $1,000 in onboard credit per stateroom on 2026 Smithsonian Journeys, plus a “Tempting Tahiti” offer with up to $1,000 shipboard credit on select 2026/2027 French Polynesia cruises.
• Quark Expeditions: Unchanged: Solo Travel Deals – Solo travelers save up to $10,000 USD on Balcony Suites on select Arctic 2026 voyages.
• Seabourn Expeditions: Unchanged: Exploration Awaits Event – Up to 15% savings and a 15% reduced deposit on select sailings, plus up to $1,000 in onboard credit.
• Silversea Expeditions: Unchanged: Save up to 40% per suite with reduced 15% deposits, plus up to an exclusive $600 onboard credit bonus or a private car/guide tour on select voyages.