Catch the Wave: Top Cruise Deals for the 2024 Wave Season
Wave season, the annual promotional period running from January through March, is the ideal time for cruise enthusiasts to plan their next adventure. Many cruise lines are offering enticing discounts and additional perks, making it an opportune moment for budget-conscious travelers and those looking to maximize their vacation value. Here’s a roundup of some of the most compelling wave season deals for 2024:
- HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions): Offers up to $2,000 in flight credits for bookings made by March 31, plus an extra 5 to 10 percent discount for 1893 Ambassador members. A 20 percent deposit is required.
- Riviera River Cruises: Provides discounts of up to $700 per person on European sailings for 2024 and 2025, with incentives for travel advisors including a $100 gift card for every cabin booked.
- Scenic: Offers up to $4,250 per suite on 31 river cruise departures and up to $13,000 per suite on over 60 ocean sailings. This includes 2-for-1 fares and free single supplements on select itineraries.
- Emerald Cruises: Similar to Scenic, this line offers up to $3,750 per suite on river cruises and up to $5,000 per suite on ocean cruises, combinable with 2-for-1 fares.
- Princess Cruises: Up to 40 percent off on select voyages, with free room upgrades and special rates for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom.
- Virgin Voyages: 70 percent off a second guest and up to $600 in beverage credits.
- Holland America Line: Discounts on premium cruise packages, including fare discounts, free upgrades, free fares for kids, and reduced deposits.
- AmaWaterways: Offers up to $4,000 per cabin, free upgrades, and onboard credits on select sailings, with waived single supplements for solo travelers on certain 2024 European sailings.
- Silversea: Discounts of up to $4,000 per suite on select voyages, along with reduced deposits.
- Windstar Cruises: Choice of one free pre- or post-cruise hotel night or up to $1,000 onboard credit, with additional perks for Premium Suite guests.
- Azamara: Savings of up to $2,000 per cabin on select voyages.
- Crystal Cruises: Offers a free suite upgrade on 2024 sailings, plus free garment care and dry-cleaning services.
- Hurtigruten: Up to $4,000 in savings per person on select itineraries, with booking required by March 31.
- MSC Cruises: Various discounts on itineraries, with families able to save up to $1,600 on cruises.
These wave season deals present an incredible array of options for travelers looking to explore the world by sea in 2024. Whether you’re seeking an intimate river cruise, a luxurious journey on a superyacht, or a family adventure on a large ocean liner, these offers cater to a wide range of preferences and budgets.