Travel insights from Codie Liermann, managing editor of The Compass

The Latest Wave Season Cruise Deals

Wave season is upon us, and your clients are most likely eager to get their cruise vacations on the books. Cruising is a great way to see multiple destinations at a time, and it’s a unique experience to offer travelers looking for something new. Help your clients out by sharing the latest wave season cruise deals with them. We’ve rounded up some of the top offers here – check back as more are added along the way.

Virgin Voyages

After an epic year, Virgin Voyages is continuing the momentum by offering its Sailors an enticing offer. Through the end of the month, when travelers purchase one voyage, they can get the second one for 60 percent off. In addition, everyone gets a complimentary $300 bar tab for voyages six nights or less and a $600 tab for voyages seven nights or longer.

“This offer has everything travelers need to make it a memorable vacation they will love and cherish for years to come,” said Isis Ruiz, Chief Growth Officer. All the details can be found at www.VirginVoyages.com. The cruise line also recently released a four-minute-long music video, The Voyage, offering a taste of its new campaign which is debuting later this year.

woman sipping on a drink on the deck of a cruise ship with the water in the background
photo courtesy of Virgin Voyages

Riviera River Cruises

Riviera River Cruises is helping your travelers save big this wave season. From now through the end of February 2023, cruisers can save $500 per person on seven-night cruises and $1500 per person on 14-night cruises. In March, this offer is reduced to $400 per person and $1250 per person before it expires.

To book, travel advisors can contact the reservation agents by calling 1-888-838-8820. Riviera River Cruises has 11 luxurious boats offering 21 different itineraries on 10 European rivers.

Riviera River Cruise ship in the water
photo courtesy of Riviera River Cruises

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International is also getting in on the action by offering an unbeatable wave season promotion that’s good through January 2023. The deal includes 30 percent off every cruise, and kids sail for free. Plus, the cruise line is also offering guests $500 off airfare for Europe and Alaska cruises.

With 25 innovative ships sailing to more than 250 destinations, there are several adventures for guests to choose from. Travel advisors can find additional details here and can customize this flyer to share with clients.

collage of 3 pictures. the left one is two people on a hike looking at trees. the middle image is a man and a child snorkeling underwater. the right image is a roller coaster
photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Norwegian Cruise Line

Your clients can save big when they book Norwegian Cruise Line’s limited-time Free At Sea promotion. In addition to 50 percent off all cruises, the cruise line’s current promotion includes up to five free offers. Guests can choose from having free unlimited open bar, free specialty dining, free Wi-Fi and more. You can also save your cruise groups up to 15 percent off when they book five cabins or more.

Travel advisors can have their clients visit www.ncl.com/cruise-deals for more details. This past year, Norwegian Cruise Line introduces the first of its six Prima-class ships, Norwegian Prima, which will be soon followed by Norwegian Viva.

Norwegian Cruise ship in the water
photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises has also recently launched a wave season deal that allows cruise guests to sail for a fraction of the normal price. The promotion includes cruises starting at $129, up to $200 of onboard credit (depending on the length of the cruise) and free sailings for kids on a majority of the itineraries.

This wave season deal applies to the majority of MSC’s sailings worldwide. Travel advisors can stay up to date with the latest deals by visiting www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise-deals.

MSC Cruises ship in the water
photo courtesy of MSC Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

With Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special Upgrade Your Horizon offer, guests can enjoy an elevated experience onboard. The deal includes a free 2-category suite upgrade, to a Penthouse Suite, if the cruise is booked between now and March 31, 2023. Plus, guests receive 20 percent savings on select voyages to Europe.

Travelers booking from the U.S. and Canada can also take advantage of a 50 percent reduced deposit when booking early. Promotional voyages are subject to change as they reach capacity, so be sure to share this deal with your clients early. Find all the details here.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship in the water
photo courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®

Vantage Deluxe World Travel

Vantage Travel is offering up to 20 percent savings on select voyages in 2023 and 2024. Book an expedition, small ship, river cruise or land adventure by February 28, 2023, to take advantage of the reduced rates. Guests can find all the details here.

“We’re thrilled to offer these undeniable Wave Season offerings to guests, so they may look forward to joining us for an upcoming voyage," says Deirdre Dirkman, EVP of worldwide operations & marketing at Vantage Deluxe World Travel. “By adding a new luxury expedition ship to our fleet and expanding our most popular itineraries, we are sure guests will find an experience that will delight them.”

About the Author

Codie Liermann is the managing editor of The Compass. She began her career in the industry as a travel advisor prior to working as an editor. With a passion for creating valuable content for travel advisors, she aims to develop meaningful relationships with all types of travel companies in order to share their unique messages with the travel agency community.

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