Deals and discounts are coming in from all around the travel industry as Black Friday draws even closer – AKA TOMORROW –from huge savings, more inclusions, and exclusive deals, travellers can find the best ways to make the most of their holidays.
CRUISE
Celestyal
Celestyal has announced a Black Friday sale with savings of up to 70 per cent on 113 Greek, Mediterranean, and Arabian Gulf sailings from December 2025 to October 2027.
The Black Friday promotion also sees the extension of the popular CelestyalPay offer, with guests receiving a 25 per cent bonus on all credit added before departure – worth up to EUR250 (around AU$446.5) in additional onboard spend. All pre-purchased CelestyalPay specialty dining and beverage credit is fully commissionable.
Savings on the Arabian Gulf program include 39 departures of the seven-night ‘Desert Days’ itinerary, sailing roundtrip from either Dubai or Doha onboard Celestyal Journey, and 32 departures of the new three- and four-night ‘Iconic Arabia’, sailing roundtrip from Abu Dhabi onboard Celestyal Discovery, from 2025 through to 2027. Prices now start from $279 per person twin share for a three-night sailing.
Sailings in Greece and the Mediterranean include 16 departures of the seven-night ‘Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia’ cruise, sailing roundtrip from Athens onboard Celestyal Journey from 2026 through to 2027, with prices starting from $889 per person twin share.
“This Black Friday, we’re giving travellers the chance to save up to an extraordinary 70 per cent on selected Celestyal sailings, but only for one week,” Celestyal chief commercial officer Lee Haslett said. “And with the extension of our 25% CelestyalPay combinable bonus credit, paired with our multi-destination itineraries and stand-out experiences, these offers are simply unmissable.
“For our valued travel partners, every pre-purchased CelestyalPay dining and beverage credit and shore excursion remains fully commissionable, ensuring even greater rewards alongside incredible guest value.”
All fares ar inclusive of all meals, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, port fees and gratuities. The offers are available to book from November 26 to December 2, 2025.
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group
AKTG has unveiled its Black Friday offers across Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal with standout bonuses and significant savings on an array of eligible cruises.
AKTG’s Black Friday offers are available for bookings made between November 20 and December 5, 2025.
Six unforgettable voyages are featured in A&K’s Black Friday Sail Time event, spanning all-inclusive tropical cruises to dreamy destinations in the Seychelles and French Polynesia, island-hopping adventures across Greece and the UK, and epic expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic. Book a Category one Classic Stateroom for two on select 2026 departures and pay half price – or sail solo with no single supplement.
Eligible Expedition Cruises include Cruising the Seychelles and Coastal Tanzania, Exploring the Wild Coasts of the British Isles, Cruising the Greek Isles, An Arctic Wildlife Expedition in Svalbard, Cruising French Polynesia: Tahiti and Beyond and Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands: Holiday Voyage.
Crystal has made their Stay & Upgrade offer even sweeter with two exclusive Black Friday bonuses. In addition to already receiving:
- An upgrade to an even better guest room or suite
- A night in a hotel before or after the cruise
- Transfers between hotel and pier
Guests booking eligible 2026 and 2027 sailings during the Black Friday sale period will also receive:
- Up to US$500 (around AU$775) As You Wish shipboard credit per suite
- Complimentary laundry service – second-day dry cleaning for five pieces, one bag of free laundry per 10 cruise days and free pressing of up to five pieces per day
Crystal guests can also benefit from the very best at land and sea thanks to the groundbreaking collaboration with pioneering sister company A&K. By Abercrombie & Kent elevates each voyage with immersive land experiences and A&K’s acclaimed cultural expertise, both ashore and aboard the ships.
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways is launching a one-week Black Friday offer that delivers meaningful added value for river cruise travellers in 2026 and 2027.
Until 2 December 2025, guests booking select sailings will receive a complimentary pre- or post-cruise land package, plus AU$375 or NZ$400 savings per person.
The promotion is available across select Europe and Colombia departures, applies to all stateroom categories, and is valid for all markets, FIT and Groups.
“This offer is about giving guests a value-packed holiday, not just a lower price,” AmaWaterways managing director AU/NZ Steve Richards said. “By including a complimentary land package alongside savings, travellers can extend their time on the ground and enjoy even greater value in Europe and Colombia – two regions where AmaWaterways delivers truly immersive river cruise experiences.”
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has launched Black Friday deals on select 2026 and 2027, offering an abundance of experiences for every type of family and adventurer to make lasting memories.
For a limited time, Royal Caribbean is turning up the holiday hype with BOGO 60 per cent off second guests and third and fourth guest travel from $59-per-person-per-day. The deal applies to bold adventures visiting destinations from Brisbane and Sydney, including the postcard-perfect waters of the South Pacific, awe-inspiring cliffs of New Zealand’s fjords, and Australia’s most beloved coastal treasures.
Holidaymakers can claim the deal from 00:01 AM AEDT on 25 November 2025, until 11:59 PM AEDT on 2 December 2025.
Explore the captivating charm of the South Pacific
Step into crystal-clear waters with a family favourite 7-night South Pacific getaway on Voyager of the Seas, departing from Brisbane on 27 February 2026, (from $1,149 per person for an interior stateroom). Travellers can explore the lively coastal charm of Noumea, New Caledonia followed by the tropical buzz of Mystery Island, Vanuatu before heading back to Brisbane with that unmistakable island glow.
Brisbane’s Effortless Escape
Looking for a relaxing and effortlessly refreshing break to carry that holiday spirit into March? Royal Caribbean is offering great savings on a 3-night Brisbane Getaway on Voyager of the Seas departing from Brisbane on 6 March 2026, (from $649 per person for an interior stateroom). Travellers can immerse themselves in a world of both thrills and relaxation on Voyager of the Seas, from adrenaline-pumping moments on The Perfect Storm water slide and lively Pickleball matches, to unwinding alongside a tropical cocktail at the adults-only Solarium Bar or savouring steakhouse flavours at Chops Grille specialty dining.
Unforgettable Croatia
Unforgettable Croatia has launched a Black Friday offer exclusively for solo travellers as they have removed single supplements on MV Memories in 2026, for bookings made between 28 November and 17 December 2025.
Next year, the 38-guest MV Memories sails from Sibenik to Dubrovnik, or from Dubrovnik to Sibenik, calling at Krka National Park, Trogir or Split, Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Slano and Ston.
A total of 24 departures are on offer, with all excursions – including a visit to a family-run winery in Hvar, a walking tour of Korcula and an oyster tasting experience in Ston – covered in the fare. Prices start from $5,545pp for a seven-night cruise including luxury transfers, breakfast, three-course lunches, select dinners, daily swim stops and complimentary use of all onboard water sports.
“Our guests tell us that travelling solo on a small ship is one of the most rewarding ways to see Croatia – intimate, sociable and effortlessly luxurious,” Unforgettable Croatia co-founder Graham Carter said.
“Removing single supplements on MV Memories for 2026 is our way of opening up that experience to even more people and offering the perfect environment for solo travellers to enjoy the Dalmatian coast at its best.”
In 2026, Unforgettable Croatia is offering 145 guaranteed departures along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast between May and October. Ports of call include well-known favourites such as Split, Dubrovnik and the medieval towns of Trogir and Hvar, alongside lesser-known, hidden gems including Korcula, Vis, Sibenik and the national parks of Mljet and Krka.
Globus
Globus family of brands launches its Black Friday sale with exclusive deals across a selection of Avalon Waterways cruises, Globus tours, and Cosmos tours, offering savings on bucketlist destinations.
Travellers can save on a selection of 2026 departures, from river cruising in Europe to touring across the globe in multiple styles, with exclusive not-to-be-missed flight-inclusive deals also on offer. For Aussies seeking new adventures with cultural encounters, breathtaking scenery and expertly crafted itineraries packed with off-the-beaten-path visits and excursions to must-see attractions, the latest deals from Avalon Waterways, Globus and Cosmos are just waiting to be snapped up.
- Avalon Waterways deals
- 2026 savings: Enjoy limited-time exclusive deals with savings of up $11,400 per couple, valid on select sailings
- Fly free and save up to $2,600 per person: Travellers can embark on the ultimate European river experience on either the Magnificent Europe or Magnificent Rivers of Europe itineraries, with flight-inclusive package deals and huge savings
- Globus deals
- 7 Day + tour savings: Select 2026 tours longer than 7 days are eligible for savings of up to $500pp
- Save up to $500 per person or fly from $1,499 on select tours: Save and travel with ease with flight-inclusive offers on select Globus tours
- Cosmos deals
- Save up to $400 per couple on 2026 tours: Travellers can enjoy savings of $400 on bucket list adventures, including:
- Spain, Portugal & Morocco (Tour Code 6830) – Priced from $4,599 for 14 March 2026 departure, including $200pp saving
- Save up to $400 per couple on 2026 tours: Travellers can enjoy savings of $400 on bucket list adventures, including:
LAND
Traveloka
Traveloka has launched their epic Black Friday Sale running from 24 November to 5 December 2025 with deals on hotels and flights that lets travellers get the most out of their travel budget.
“Travel has evolved beyond ticking off must-sees and to-dos. It has become an essential way for people to restore their well-being, experience something out of their ordinary routine and reset themselves,” Traveloka VP of commercial Charles Wong said.
“We are seeing strong growth in interest for Asian destinations among Australian travellers, and through partnerships with leading airlines and hotels, we have curated value-packed deals and offers for our Black Friday Sale that will let travellers take the breaks that they deserve.”
Traveloka users can score limited-time offers including:
- Round Trip Flights to Popular Destinations Starting from $260
- Round trip flight deals in Asia include Perth to Bali starting from $260, Sydney to Bali from $680, and Sydney to Seoul from $800.
- Beyond Asia, book round trip flights from Melbourne to London starting from $1,060 and Brisbane to Amsterdam from $1,050.
- Valid period of travel: 24 November 2025 to 31 December 2026.
- Up to 79% Off Premium Hotels in Asia
- Up to 79 per cent off hotels in Bali, Indonesia: 79 per cent off Honai Resort, 70 per cent off Ashoka Tree Resort at Tanggayuda, 65 per cent off The Light Exclusive Villa and Spa.
- 76 per cent off The Quarter Silom by UHG in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Discounts are applicable across multiple room types.
For Australians seeking something beyond the usual sun, sand, and spa retreats, Japan and Vietnam have emerged as standout choices, ranking among the top 20 most searched destinations during Traveloka’s Spring Sale in October.
Japan promises an unforgettable cultural escape for travellers looking to trade summer heat for snowy landscapes, seasonal cuisine, and relaxing onsens. Reflecting Japan’s appeal, Traveloka’s data shows that Japan is now among the top outbound destinations for Australians with a 38 per cent year-on-year increase in total bookings.
With Traveloka’s Black Friday Sale, users can enjoy:
- Round-trip flights to Osaka departing from Sydney and Melbourne starting at $1,000.
- Round-trip flights to Tokyo departing from Sydney and Melbourne starting at $1,500.
- Up to 50 per cent off hotels such as Premier Hotel Nakajima Park Sapporo in Hokkaido and Oyado Nishishichijo in Kyoto.
Vietnam is capturing Australian hearts like never before. With Australian travellers increasingly seeking meaningful cultural adventures beyond mainstream attractions, Vietnam delivers with its vibrant street markets, historic cities, and unique local experiences.
Best Vietnam deals on Traveloka’s Black Friday Sale include:
- Round-trip flight to Ho Chi Minh City departing from Melbourne starting at $600.
- 52 per cent off San Seize Hanoi Hotel, Vietnam.
Throughout the sale, Traveloka is offering daily coupons up to $100 that can be stacked on existing deals. Combine discounted hotel and flight rates with additional coupon savings. Coupons can be claimed daily on the Traveloka app during the campaign period.
Aqua-Aston Hospitality
Aqua-Aston Hospitality has announced a Black Friday sale with 20 per cent off room rates on their next Maui escape for travel through to 18 December 2026.
The deal covers seven properties including Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach for a spacious, beachfront apartment-style stay.
Rooms start from $460 per night at Aston at the Maui Banyan, and the sale runs until 15 December 2025.
RAIL
International Rail
International Rail is offering a 25 per cent discount on all Eurail Global and One Country Passes as part of its Black Friday sale.
The promotion, available to Aussie and Kiwi travel agents, runs from 25 November through to 17 December 2025.
The offer applies across all fare categories, including Adult, Senior, Youth and Child, and is valid on both first- and second-class options. With an extended travel window of up to 11 months from the date of purchase, agents have a compelling opportunity to lock in exceptional value for clients planning European rail journeys in 2026.
International Rail says the promotion is expected to generate strong interest, particularly among early planners and families looking to maximise savings ahead of the peak travel season.
With Black Friday competition heating up across the industry, this offer positions travel agents to stand out with a high-impact product that combines flexibility, breadth of coverage, and significant savings.
FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has launched its Black Friday sale, offering exceptional value on flights, hotel packages, transit tours, and more.
Available from 26 to 30 November 2025, Aussies can secure exclusive fares for travel until 15 November 2026, to some of Europe’s most iconic destinations.
This limited-time offer invites travellers to rediscover the world onboard the ‘World’s Best Airline’. With a global network of more than 170 destinations and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, you can stay connected at 35,000 feet while enjoying Qatar Airways’ signature premium service and seamless connectivity via Hamad International Airport, the ‘World’s Best Airport’, as voted by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
For those ready to tick off the next destination on their bucket list, now is the perfect time to plan an unforgettable holiday. Wander through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, take in the timeless charm of London, explore the ancient wonders of Rome, or immerse in the culture of Amsterdam – Qatar Airways is the gateway to a memorable journey.
In addition to these exceptional fares, travellers can take advantage of Qatar Airways Holiday Packages, with 25 per cent off Flight + Hotel packages and 40 per cent off cruises. Discover Qatar is also offering up to 50 per cent off tours and attractions, including day passes to Doha Beach Club, with the option to pay using Avios for even greater savings.
Continuing to set the global standard for excellence, Qatar Airways was recently honoured as the ‘World’s Best Airline’ 2025 by Skytrax for a record ninth time. The airline also received top accolades for World’s Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East, and Best Business Class Lounge (Al Mourjan Lounge – The Garden).
Lead-in fares
- From Melbourne:
- Economy Class: Fly to Barcelona starting from $1,719 return
- Business Class: Fly to Zurich starting from $8,199 return
- From Sydney:
- Economy Class: Fly to Amsterdam starting from $1,769 return
- Business Class: Fly to Rome starting from $8,829 return
- From Adelaide:
- Economy Class: Fly to Paris starting from $1,909 return
- Business Class: Fly to Frankfurt starting from $7,409 return
- From Brisbane:
- Economy Class: Fly to Rome starting from $1,869 return
- Business Class: Fly to London starting from $9,839 return
- From Perth:
- Economy Class: Fly to Barcelona starting from $1,769 return
- Business Class: Fly to Frankfurt starting from $7,789 return
- From Canberra:
- Economy Class: Fly to Amsterdam starting from $1,809 return
- Business Class: Fly to Frankfurt starting from $8,029 return
GO LOCAL
SeaLink
SeaLink has unveiled Black Friday travel deals to inspire and reward curious explorers of brilliant experiences.
With travellers looking to maximise value while still enjoying unforgettable getaways, domestic travel interest continues to rise. More Australians are choosing coastal and island escapes that deliver maximum reward without the cost, complexity or long-haul travel of international holidays.
“The best gifts to yourself or loved ones aren’t things, they’re memories,” SeaLink Marine & Tourism executive general manager Phil Boyle said. “This year’s Black Friday offers make it easier for Australians to stretch their dollar further while exploring the many brilliant destinations and experiences across the country.
“Whether it’s a family getaway, an island escape or a cruise on one of our iconic waterways, these savings make unforgettable moments more accessible than ever.”
Offers include:
- K’gari Beach Resort (Fraser Island) – 30 per cent off accommodation
- Stay right on the eastern beach of the world’s largest sand island. Modern rooms and self-contained apartments offer the perfect base for swimming, 4WD adventures, or quiet coastal relaxation.
- Sale ends 3 December 2025 | Travel until 22 December 2026
- Kingfisher Bay Resort (K’gari) – 30 per cent off accommodation
- Nestled within World Heritage-listed rainforest, Kingfisher Bay Resort offers eco-friendly villas and hotel rooms, the largest light show in the Southern Hemisphere (Illumina), plus immersive nature walks, ranger activities and stunning sunset views across the Great Sandy Strait.
- Sale ends 3 December 2025 | Travel until 22 December 2026
- Adelaide Sightseeing Tours – 25 per cent off all tours
- One of Australia’s most untouched wilderness destinations becomes even more accessible with winter savings. Bring the car, pack the esky and explore rugged coastlines, wildlife and world-class produce of this iconic South Australian destination.
- Valid for the first 250 bookings only
- Captain Cook Cruises Western Australia – 20 per cent off cruises
- From Swan River lunch cruises to sunset sails and wine-country experiences, these cruises make a perfect summer gift for families, couples or holidaymakers.
- Sale ends 3 December 2025 | Travel until 30 June 2026 | Excludes New Years Eve
- Swan Valley Tours Western Australia – 20 per cent off public tours
- Treat someone to a day of premium wineries, craft breweries, chocolate tastings and artisan producers—Swan Valley’s best in one relaxing guided experience
- Sale ends 3 December 2025 | Travel until 30 June 2026
- Captain Cook Cruises NSW – Up to 50 per cent off gift vouchers
- Double your Dollar on Sydney Harbour’s most iconic dining and sightseeing experiences day or night with half price gift vouchers. It’s the perfect last-minute gift that feels anything but last-minute.
- Sale ends 2 December 2025
Additional summer offers:
- PS Murray Princess (South Australia) – 20 per cent off select cruises
- Give the gift of slow travel aboard Australia’s iconic paddlewheeler, gliding along the scenic Murray River in comfort and style.
- Sale ends 30 November 2025 | Travel in February and May–August 2026
- SeaLink Southeast Queensland – 20 per cent off return vehicle ferry
- The gateway to Stradbroke Island’s stunning beaches, walking trails and coastal wildlife just became more affordable.
- Travel until 24 December 2025
- K’gari Explorer Tours (Fraser Island) – 10 per cent off Day Tour (Ex-Rainbow Beach)
- Discover the world’s largest sand island on a one-day 4WD coach tour. Led by an experienced local guide, visit K’gari’s iconic sights, including Lake McKenzie, World Heritage-listed rainforest, 75 Mile Beach, Eli Creek and the historic Maheno Shipwreck.
- Sale ends 30 November 2025
- Purely Whitehaven Day Tour – Up to $69 off Family Special
- Experience the ultimate family adventure to Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy luxury scenic cruising, air-conditioning, gourmet catering, up to 2 hours on Whitehaven Beach & a guided walk to Hill Inlet.
- Bookings apply to groups of 4 people: 2 adults and 2 children (5-14 years)
Whether it’s a weekend escape, a sunset cruise, a wildlife adventure or a family island holiday, SeaLink’s Black Friday Offers help Australians dollars go further this festive season.
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