Black Friday travel deals 2023: Universal Studios tickets and cruise deals

UPDATE: Nov. 21, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EST This post is updated weekly with the latest travel deals on flights, cruises, theme parks, and more.

Greatest travel deals this week:

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Greatest cruise deal

Norwegian Cruise Line

50% off all cruises plus unlimited open bar and free specialty dining

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Greatest experience deal

Universal Orlando

Two days free with a two-park, three-day ticket

There’s no arguing that Black Friday isn’t generally all about physical, tangible stuff. But if you’re the type who would rather spend money on an experience, just know that Black Friday is actually a great time to book a trip.

Black Friday travel deals are very much a thing, from discounts at resorts, airlines, and cruise lines, to even-better-than-usual deals at online travel agencies like Priceline and Expedia, to major sales on luggage, packing cubes, and more. We’re tracking them all below and will include information like booking deadlines when available.

Flights

Why we like it

The cold weather version of Frontier’s internet-breaking summer pass unlocks unlimited flights to both domestic and international Frontier destinations between Sept. 2 and Feb. 29, 2024, for a one-time fee of $299. Frontier serves more than 100 airports across the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with new locations frequently being added to the lineup. This is cheaper than even the summer pass’ debut price of $399 and its long-term sale price of $499.

Frontier also dropped a monthly pass that’s free for the first month (aside from a $49 enrollment fee) and renews for $149 monthly after that. Your unlimited monthly pass begins the day you purchase it and runs for 30 days each period. Be sure to read the fine print before snagging any of the tickets.

More flight deals

• JetBlue — save up to $750 on flight + hotel & flight + cruise packages plus reserve with $99 deposits when you book by Nov. 29

• Priceline — save 20% or more on top all-inclusive destinations when you bundle a flight and hotel through Nov. 27 and up to 30% when you bundle a flight with a Hilton hotel

• Southwest — post-Thanksgiving one-way fares as low as $77

Trains, cruises, and rental cars

Why we like it

If you need a sign to book that cruise you’ve been talking about taking since last year, Celebrity Cruise Line’s current offering of 40% off all guests on all trips is that sign. The Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Saint Kitts, Italy, Greece, France, Spain, and more Caribbean and European destinations are all options, and depending on the itinerary, you can sail for as long as 13 nights or take a quick three-night getaway.

More train, cruise, and rental car deals

Theme park deals

Why we like it

Vacation doesn’t feel like vacation when you’re trying to cram a theme park’s full glory into a few short days. You can add three full days at Universal to your trip for free when you purchase tickets for two days (as long as they’re all consecutive). That’s five days for the price of two, so you can really take your time between Universal and Islands of Adventure — or even devote a whole day to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You’d still have to buy separate tickets (starting at $84.99) to Halloween Horror Nights, but the money you’re saving with this deal basically secures those for free.

More experience deals

• Busch Gardens — save up to 60% on tickets, Fun Cards, and annual passes at Tampa or save up to 50% at Williamsburg

• Hersheypark — save 50% or more on select dates for Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

• Six Flags — save 55% on annual pass add-ons and up to $20 on new season passes

Hotels

Why we like it

Quick weekend excursions are society’s sanity staples — but sometimes, you deserve more. If you didn’t get to take that long trip this summer, Kimpton’s extended “Stay Longer and Save” promo is your nudge to get away before 2024. Through Dec. 31, you can save between 15% and 20% on stays three nights or longer at a ton of stylish participating Kimpton locations across the U.S.

If a one or two-night trip is in the cards, however, you can also save up to 20% off the greatest flexible rate when you book at least seven days in advance.

More hotel deals

• @ hotel — up to 50% off more than 50,000 hotels through Dec. 1

• B Hotels and Resorts Orlando — save up to 40% on stays of two or more nights when you book by Nov. 29 and travel by June 30, 2024

• Casa de Sierra Nevada — stay three nights and get a fourth night free through Dec. 15

• Expedia — One Key members can save 30% on select hotels through Nov. 29

• The Grove Resort & Waterpark Orlando — up to 30% off stays through Dec. 20, 2024 when you book by Nov. 29, 2023

• Hamilton Princess and Beach Club Bermuda — save 15% on two nights, 20% off three or four nights, or 25% on five or more nights when you book by March 24, 2024, and stay before April 30, 2024

• Hampton Inn — save up to 17% on the Greatest Available Rate when you book at least seven days in advance

• JetBlue — save up to $750 on flight + hotel & flight + cruise packages plus reserve with $99 deposits when you book by Nov. 29

• Marriott — save up to 20% on hotel and flight bundles to select destinations

• Priceline — save up to 30% or more on thousands of hotels worldwide

• Sonesta — save up to 30% on your stay as a free Travel Pass member when you book by Nov. 30 and stay by April 15, 2024, with code CYBER

• Walt Disney World — save up to 25% on stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from Jan. 9 through Feb. 22, 2024, when you book by Dec. 15, 2023

• Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas — up to 30% off all-inclusive rates when you book by Nov. 28

Luggage

Why we like it

Still putting up with your suitcase’s busted wheel? Longstanding luggage icon American Tourister’s extended site-wide Labor Day sale is your excuse to finally replace it. Save up to 30% on hardside and softside spinners, carry-ons, garment bags, and more.

More luggage deals

• Aer — save 20% sitewide through Nov. 27

• Bagail — save up to 40% on packing cubes in select colors

• Calpak — save up to 60% on select greatest sellers

• Delsey — save 25% sitewide

• Herschel — save up to 50% sitewide

• Kohl’s — save up to 80% on suitcases from Kenneth Cole Reaction, Rockland, Skyway, and more

• Macy’s — save up to 60% on Bric’s Milano, DKNY, Jansport, and more

• Mark & Graham — save up to 50% on select personalized totes, handbags, travel pouches, and more plus free shipping on orders over $100 with code CHEERS

• Paravel — save 30% sitewide

• Samsonite — save 30% sitewide

• TravelPro — save up to 20% sitewide

• Tumi — save up to 50% sitewide

• Walmart — save up to 50% on hardside luggage sets from Sunbee and Travelhouse