With Thanksgiving approaching, the frenzy of Black Friday shopping is also on the horizon. The internet is flooded with discount information, covering a wide range of products from electronics to furniture, food, clothing, cosmetics, and even travel-related items. Let’s take a look at some of the best travel product discounts during this annual event.
Once upon a time, Black Friday meant lining up early in the morning or even the night before at malls to snatch up discounted goods, with big-screen TVs being a popular target for consumers. Nowadays, Black Friday resembles more of a week and a half-long affair known as “Black Friday Week.” Various online sales events kick off well before Black Friday itself. Strictly speaking, beyond Black Friday is “Cyber Monday,” and there’s also a specific day for travel promotions called “Travel Tuesday,” but many online shopping and travel deals have already gone live.
Shortly after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year follow, prompting many families to travel abroad to relax and unwind from the year’s toils, a way to bond and spend leisure time together. The Washington Post and other media outlets have compiled lists of the best travel discounts during 2025’s Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday periods, covering everything from flights to hotels, cruises, and vacation packages.
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Etihad Airways:
The airline offers up to a 35% discount on economy class tickets. Book through the airline’s official website or app by Tuesday to travel to destinations like Abu Dhabi, Muscat in Oman, Chennai in India, or Colombo in Sri Lanka between January 13 and June 24.
Qatar Airways:
Book through the official website or app by Sunday for up to an 80% discount. The offer applies to destinations like Cairo, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Prague, Edinburgh in Scotland, and Casablanca in Morocco. Valid until June 30.
Expedia, Hotels.com:
By Tuesday, One Key members (free to join) can enjoy up to a 50% discount when booking thousands of hotels, including the Cliff House at Pikes Peak in Colorado, the Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto, and the all-inclusive Hotel Riu Palace in Costa Rica. During Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday, this booking website will increase discounts to up to 25% off. Valid until December 30 next year.
Priceline:
The deals are not confined to just one or two days but last throughout the entire Cyber Monday sales week until Tuesday. The website releases a new offer every day. On Cyber Monday, enjoy a $100 discount on hotel spending of $500 or more, as well as an 80% discount on Hotel Express hotels.
Marriott Hotels:
The member-exclusive Cyber Monday promotion extends until Tuesday, valid until February next year. Thousands of participating hotels and resorts offer discounts to members, with 25% off for Marriott Bonvoy members booking through the app and 20% off for online bookings. Non-members can enjoy a 15% discount (Marriott Bonvoy membership is free).
Hyatt Hotels:
Members can enjoy up to a 30% discount at over 750 hotels and resorts, including the Placencia Resort in Belize, the Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Spa, and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Non-members can get up to 25% off or join for free. Booking deadline is December 11; stay deadline is April 30 next year.
Cunard:
This luxury cruise company offers a series of deals on Black Friday, including a nine-night voyage on the Queen Mary 2 departing from New York on January 2, 2027. The offer is valid until December 8 and based on double occupancy. For those looking to depart earlier, Cunard also offers a nine-night Caribbean cruise departing from Miami with prices starting at $699, setting sail in March.
Quark Expeditions:
Enjoy a 40% discount on the 2025-2026 Antarctic and 2026 Arctic expedition seasons. For instance, embark on an 11-day “Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle” journey departing from Punta Arenas, Chile on February 28, saving nearly $11,500. Book by December 5.
In the UK, Black Friday promotions are also in full swing, with travel magazine Time Out featuring discounts on Black Friday travel products. Here are some of the cruise discounts highlighted in the magazine.
Virgin Voyages:
Until December 4, passengers booking full-price tickets with Virgin Voyages can enjoy an 80% discount for the second passenger. In addition, select cruises are priced as low as $99 (75 pounds) per person per night.
Princess Cruises:
From November 25 to December 2, certain room categories on Princess Cruises offer up to £1,000 (approximately $1,324) discount.
Royal Caribbean:
The renowned cruise company has released a series of Black Friday special offers, providing discounted prices for the third and fourth guests sharing the same cabin, as well as half-price deals on beverage packages and shore excursions.
Costa Cruises:
Costa Cruises is offering unprecedented discounts this year, with up to a 75% discount on global itineraries.
The Washington Post reports that Travelpro has been a top choice brand among airline crews, with luggage and accessories (including carry-ons) available for up to 50% off, with most best-selling items capped at a 20% discount.