Friday, 29 November 2024

This week's top travel deals



The Black Friday deals roll on - particularly from cruise companies. As you read, the minutes are ticking away before Royal Caribbean specials end. They range from up to $1000 off sailings to feeding and entertaining your kids from just $29 a day.

No one in the industry takes cruise deals all that seriously by the way - they have more sales than dogs sniff. Watch out for lines like "on selected cruises" and onboard credit "from." Far too often you check a deal only to discover the category is sold out

QANTAS Red Tail sale is wagging again - save on flights to some of the world's most iconic destinations….from summiting Mount Fuji in Japan to strolling through New York City's Central Park. Sale ends 11.59pm (AEDT) 4 December 2024.

LATAM AIRLINES has some great fares to places like Chile or Peru - but hurry - the Black Friday specials end on December 2

QUARK EXPEDITIONS explorers Black Friday sale offers up to 50% off select polar voyages - but you have to book by December 3.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES invites you to "lighten up your Black Friday with special fares. Deals end on December 6.

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES is advertising up to 45% off and $US500 shipboard credit on selected sailings.

SILVERSEA invites you to sail away and save up to $10,000.

OCEANIA CRUISES is marketing an up to 4 category upgrade plus a shipboard credit of up to $US1000…... and PONANT invites you to save up to 25% on Mediterranean voyages.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S Black Friday savings have also docked. "Enjoy 50% off cruises to the destinations you've always wanted to explore. But be quick, this offer won't be around for long."

CELEBRITY CRUISES is offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $400 bonus onboard credit per room.

AZAMARA is advertising up to 20% off plus $US750 onboard credit on selected cruises. Book by December 4.

SEABOURN'S "Black Friday Sail" - available until December 3, 2024 - offers several value-added benefits including a two-category veranda suite upgrade plus a 15% reduced deposit in select markets.

VIKING has deals going if you prefer to explore Europe during the the "Quiet Season" – spanning autumn to spring from‌ November‌ to‍ March‌. Not a bad idea given the overcrowding going on right now. A couple could save save up to $2000.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.

THE HURTIGRUTEN Black Friday Sale offers savings of up to 50% on selected coastal express voyages including the 12-day Coastal Express (Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen). More details, Coastal Cruises.

KRISFLYER CRUISE is a brand-new way to earn miles on your adventures out at sea. As a Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer member, you can now earn 2 KrisFlyer miles for every USD 1 spent on cruise fares booked through KrisFlyerCruise.com.

BEST WESTERN Early Bird deal. Book a minimum two night's stay as a Best Western rewards member before December 3 2024 and save 15% at select hotels in locations throughout Australia & New Zealand.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season - 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

AVALON WATERWAYS recommends Budapest as an ideal starting point for a river cruise and as an added incentive - book a 2025 Danube cruise and save up to $8,000 a couple.

THE AIR MAURITIUS end of the year sale to Mauritius - offering up to 30% off economy and business class fares - ends on December 4.

-Travel Period: No restrictions – travel when it suits FINNAIR has Finland on sale - Helsinki ex Sydney is priced from $1786 round trip until further notice.

GLOBUS/COSMOS: Book now and save up to $1,100 per couple on your next European coach tour.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Regent Seven Seas offers an unrivalled experience according to Sue Francis at the Travel Industry club. The all-inclusive experience even includes unlimited shore excursions. Check out the special Industry rates.

Bangkok Airways is introducing a third weekly flight between Singapore and Koh Samui from December 16 2024 operating three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

AVIAREPS has appointed Nadia Giusti to its Australian sales team. She will will represent Air Mauritius, Airlink, Bangkok Airways and a range of Tourism Boards in VIC, TAS, and SA.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.