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srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/Cruise-5768677.webp?r=1731836535215" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/Cruise-5768677.jpg?r=1731836535215" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/Cruise-5768677.avif?r=1731836535215" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/Cruise-5768677.webp?r=1731836535215" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/Cruise-5768677.jpg?r=1731836535215" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/Cruise-5768677.avif?r=1731836535215" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/Cruise-5768677.webp?r=1731836535215" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/Cruise-5768677.jpg?r=1731836535215" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/Cruise-5768677.jpg?r=1731836535215" alt="Cruise MSC Virtuosa moored at Southampton Docks" title="Cruise MSC Virtuosa moored at Southampton Docks" width="590" height="393"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Cruise expert shares 5 hacks to find best winter deals ahead of Black Friday <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/Cruise-5768677.jpg?r=1731836535215"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p>With fewer crowds at some of the world's most visited ports and more manageable temperatures in the low 20s, winter is a great time to <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" title="Cruise news" href="/latest/cruise-news" target="_blank">cruise</a>.</p><p><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Recent data from Google Trends shows a significant increase in interest in <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/latest/cruise-deals" target="_blank">winter cruises</a>, with searches for the term rising by 119 percent in the past three years.</span></p><div id="ad-vip-article"><div id="div-gpt-ad-vip"></div></div><div id="mantis-recommender-top-placeholder"></div><p>More travellers opt for winter getaways, eager to escape the UK’s chilly weather and explore destinations with less congestion and lower prices.</p><p>With Black Friday just around the corner, cruise expert Dave Mills, Chief Commercial Officer at <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="http://tracking.iglu.com/tracking/click?d=W-6cWkYntmIdX98oThaCi8zJwAVza8zeEMMeOE47qEMNNcPWO2T6E4lv_r3YoTcZ5NSiaJ7eMujdnHtTVQtpB5fpX6TmcKRRGdcYJQ2OAS7lqlyhzPFpBIr1Kny7LMylQnmV5FBgglx7P6f7oPeoZGI1" rel="nofollow">Iglu Cruise</a>, has shared some of his best tips for scoring great deals this <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" title="Winter" href="/latest/winter" target="_blank">winter</a>.</p><p>Whether you're looking to book a last-minute holiday or plan for the next wave of discounts, these hacks will help you secure the best cruise offers before the year-end sales rush.</p><div id="taboola-ad"></div></div><div class="text-description dont-miss"><p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/travel/articles/1976833/christmas-market-most-overcrowded-europe"> Most overcrowded Christmas market in Europe is 'overpriced and unoriginal' </a> </strong></p></div><div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/cruise-5768721.avif?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/cruise-5768721.webp?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/cruise-5768721.jpg?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/cruise-5768721.avif?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/cruise-5768721.webp?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/cruise-5768721.jpg?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/cruise-5768721.avif?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/cruise-5768721.webp?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/cruise-5768721.jpg?r=1731836535238" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/cruise-5768721.avif?r=1731836535238" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/cruise-5768721.webp?r=1731836535238" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/cruise-5768721.jpg?r=1731836535238" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/cruise-5768721.jpg?r=1731836535238" alt="Cruise ship Mein Shiff 6 in port of Helsiki Finland." title="Cruise ship Mein Shiff 6 in port of Helsiki Finland." width="590" height="281" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Winter is a great time to go on a cruise <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/cruise-5768721.jpg?r=1731836535238"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><h2>How to find the best cruise deals</h2><h3>1. Consider less tropical destinations</h3><p>Tropical spots like the Caribbean can be expensive during winter due to high demand. At this time of year, when the weather is cooler and the crowds are thinner, opt for quieter destinations like the Mediterranean.</p><p>Dave said: “Customers don’t often think about visiting destinations such as the Mediterranean in winter. However, for those looking to benefit from fewer crowds and more room to explore, winter provides an excellent opportunity to visit Italy, Spain, Greece and more.”</p><div id="ovp-primis" class="ovp-primis-h251"> <script>const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&playerApiId=v118222');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}});window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{setTimeout(()=>{if(typeof flagTcfLoaded!=='undefined'&&flagTcfLoaded===!0){loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP flagTcfLoaded',new Date())}else{document.addEventListener("tcfLoaded",()=>{loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)})</script> </div><h3>2. Take advantage of sales</h3><p>Black Friday, which falls on November 29 this year, is a prime time for cruise deals. Look for discounts, free upgrades, and perks like drink packages from major lines such as Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises.</p></div><div class="text-description dont-miss"><p> <strong> Don't miss... </strong> <br> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/travel/cruise/1975140/cruise-passenger-angry-bad-experience-reddit"> Cruise passenger fumes as ‘inconsiderate people’ ruined cabin upgrade experience </a> [CRUISE] </strong> <br> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/travel/articles/1976092/europe-christmas-market-goats-strange-poland-poznan"> Hidden gem in Europe has Christmas market where 'strange thing' happens daily </a> [TRAVEL] </strong> <br> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/travel/articles/1975507/UK-airport-most-disruptions-Christmas-flight-delays"> UK airport with most disruptions over Christmas has average delays of 37 minutes </a> [LATEST] </strong></p></div><div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.avif?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.webp?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.jpg?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.avif?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.webp?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/674x400/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.jpg?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.avif?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.webp?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/940x/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.jpg?r=1731836535253" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.avif?r=1731836535253" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.webp?r=1731836535253" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/590x/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.jpg?r=1731836535253" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.jpg?r=1731836535253" alt="Winter cruise" title="Winter cruise" width="590" height="393" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Winter cruises are quickly gaining popularity for their advantages <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/135/1200x712/secondary/Winter-cruises-5768724.jpg?r=1731836535253"></span></span></div><div id="newsletter-place"></div><div class="newsletter-pure" style="background: rgba(15, 98, 114, 1); border-color: rgba(15, 98, 114, 1);"><div class="i lazy-bckg" title="Discover the best holidays and latest news with our FREE email"></div><div class="t cc" style="border-color: rgba(15, 98, 114, 1);"><div> <input placeholder="Enter your email address here" type="email" name="emailAddress" data-pure360="27"> <button data-nfsubmit>SUBSCRIBE</button> <span class="l"></span> <span class="error">Invalid email</span></div><p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our <a href="/privacy-notice">Privacy Policy</a></p></div></div><div class="text-description"><p>Dave shared: “Whilst Black Friday itself, November 29, is the main day for great deals, you’ll be able to find new offers all throughout November each day. Keep checking, as many of the sailings will get picked up quickly.”</p><h3>3. Prepare for wave season</h3><p>Wave Season runs from January to March and offers great cruise deals with perks like low deposits and onboard credit.</p><p>The expert recommends: “Take advantage of Wave season and get incredible deals. We run deals with all major cruise lines for sailings through winter, spring, and summer.</p><p>“Keep your eyes peeled for Wave season deals and when you see the package for you, give our travel agents a call or book online, and make sure to act fast as demand is usually incredibly high during this period.”</p></div><div class="box two-related-articles clear top-articles-container" data-lazy-function="toparticles"> <header><h3>Trending</h3> </header><ul class="top-articles"></ul></div> <script>window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20241119.min.js"</script> <div class="text-description"><h3><strong>4. Research last-minute options</strong></h3><p>If you’re somewhat flexible with when you can travel, many last-minute sailings often come with discounts, especially in winter when demand is lower.</p><div id="mantis-recommender-placeholder"></div><p>Dave said, “You can keep your eye out for last-minute cruise deals all year round. However, in the summer, demand is extremely high, even for last-minute cruises. Winter is a great time to take advantage of last-minute deals as it is much less competitive.”</p><h3><strong>5. Sign up for newsletters</strong></h3><p>Newsletters are a great way to stay updated on exclusive cruise deals and discounts and provide inspiration if you’re unsure which destination to choose.</p><p>The travel pro emphasised: “Many of our customers get great deals through our newsletter service. 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