MSC Cruises is joining Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines in offering early Black Friday cruise sales in 2024. Margaritaville at Sea unveiled its Black Friday early access deals in October and Royal Caribbean’s early Black Friday promotions began Nov. 8.
Norwegian Cruise Line is also offering a Black Friday preview sale and its ultra-premium sister cruise line Oceania Cruises is set to launch its Black Friday sale on Nov. 13, offering up to 30% off select 2025 sailings.
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MSC Cruises’ Black Friday preview sale begins Nov. 12 featuring limited-time cruise deals on sailings through 2026.
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MSC Cruises' sale offers up to 35% off the cruise fare and more
From Nov. 12 through Nov. 18, MSC Cruises is offering up to 35% off the cruise fare, drinks and Wi-Fi included, and an onboard credit of up to $400. The onboard credit amount varies based on the sailing date, sailing length and stateroom category.
The sale provides at least $1,000 in added value for a seven-night cruise and at least $700 in added value for a four-night cruise. MSC Cruises' Black Friday preview sale is applicable on select sailings across its entire fleet of 23 ships. Terms and conditions apply.
Travelers can find deals on a variety of cruises through 2026 including sailings on MSC World America – MSC Cruises’ newest ship launching from Miami in April 2025. The sale also offers deals on new sailings from Galveston, Texas beginning in November 2025, as well as new Alaska cruises departing from Seattle in summer 2026.
Related: MSC Cruises to sail its first voyages from U.S. West Coast
The Switzerland-based cruise line has recently placed a significant focus on growing its U.S. footprint. During the winter 2025/2026 season, MSC Cruises will sail more ships than ever from the U.S. with cruises departing from Miami, Port Canaveral, New York City, and Galveston.
Launching from Miami in April 2025, MSC World America is an evolution of MSC Cruises’ World Class ship platform that's designed specifically for the U.S. market. The new ship will also be the first of MSC Cruises’ ships to feature seven unique districts intended to let passengers of all ages choose their own vacation adventure and get the most out of their time on board.
MSC World America will offer seven-night Eastern and West Caribbean sailings with stops at MSC Cruises’ private island in The Bahamas, Ocean Cay.
Related: MSC Cruises designs new ship to tempt the American palate
Beginning November 2025, MSC Seascape will begin sailing seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston with stops including Costa Maya, Mexico; Isla de Roatan and Cozumel, Mexico.
In May 2026, MSC Cruises will launch its first-ever Alaska cruises with seven-night itineraries departing Seattle weekly from May-September on MSC Poesia.
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