Set Sail Into Savings: CLIA Cruise Month Ocean Week Cruise Deals!
Ocean Week is officially here! From 5–11 October, CLIA Cruise Month kicks off with its first exciting theme—Ocean Cruising. This week celebrates everything that makes cruising one of the best ways to explore the world — combining adventure, relaxation, and unbeatable value.
If you’ve been dreaming of the glaciers of Alaska, the sun-soaked South Pacific, or the historic ports of the Mediterranean, now’s the time to book your 2026 or 2027 cruise holiday. Top cruise lines are offering massive savings, bonus onboard credit, and reduced deposits — and we’ve rounded up the very best Ocean Week deals for you below.
Top Ocean Cruise Deals – Save Big During Ocean Week
Carnival Cruise Line: Chase the Fun Australia Deals
Carnival Cruise Line’s “Chase the Fun” promotion is back — with incredible rates and up to $50 Onboard Credit per room to spend on drinks, shore tours, or souvenirs.
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Savings: Great fares + 50% reduced deposits.
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Destinations: Cruise from Sydney or Brisbane to Queensland or the South Pacific aboard Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa.
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Booking Window: 1–16 October 2025.
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Princess Cruises: Exclusive Bonus OBC + Reduced Deposits
We're offering $100 Bonus Onboard Credit per room and 50% reduced deposits — perfect for upgrading to a Princess Plus or Premier package.
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Destinations: The #1 Alaska Cruise Line, plus itineraries across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and Asia (including Japan).
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Booking Window: Ends 26 October 2025.
✔️Secure Your Princess Cruise: Explore Princess Cruises
Celebrity Cruises: Exclusive $300 Booking Bonus for 2026 Sailings
Celebrate CLIA Cruise Month with a NZ$300 booking bonus on all Celebrity Cruises in Alaska and Europe for 2026 - only with Cruise Deals!
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Use your NZ$300 Air/Land rebate towards flights or pre/post-cruise stays.
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Alaska 2026: Roundtrip from Vancouver (Celebrity Solstice) or Seattle (Celebrity Edge).
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Europe 2026: Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords, and Greek Isles aboard Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Infinity.
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Booking Window: 1–31 October 2025.
✔️Claim Your Booking Bonus: View Celebrity Cruises Offers
Norwegian Cruise Line: Save Up to NZ$3,000 + Bonus Credit
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Big 11-Day Sale (3–14 October 2025) is your ticket to major savings!
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Up to NZ$3,000 off plus US$200 Onboard Credit on 6+ night cruises.
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Enjoy “More at Sea” perks like Drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty Dining & Gratuities on selected packages.
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Destinations: New Zealand, Australia, South Pacific, Hawaii, and Alaska.
✔️Find Your Freestyle Escape: Search Norwegian Cruises
Royal Caribbean: Bonus Holiday Cash
During Ocean Week, Royal Caribbean is giving guests up to USD$100 Onboard Credit on local sailings — perfect for specialty dining or spa days.
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Destinations: Roundtrip cruises from Sydney (Anthem of the Seas) or Brisbane (Voyager of the Seas) to the South Pacific and Great Barrier Reef.
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Booking Tip: Use promo code CLIA25 when booking online.
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Holland America Line: Low Deposits, Bonus Savings & Free Cruise Cash!
Plan ahead and lock in your 2026 cruise with just a A$99pp deposit on Holland America Line.
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Up to US$210 Bonus Onboard Credit on select sailings.
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Destinations: Europe, Asia, Alaska, and the Australia Circumnavigation.
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Booking Window: Until 11 October 2025.
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Disney Cruise Line: Your Last Chance to Sail with Mickey from NZ!
Here’s your chance to experience Disney magic at sea before it’s gone! ✨
Disney Cruise Line will NOT be returning to New Zealand or Australia for the 2026/27 season, so if you’ve been dreaming of sailing with Mickey, Minnie & friends — now’s the time to book.
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Save up to 25% on select sailings between 3 Oct 2025 – 27 Mar 2026
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Plus 50% off the third and fourth guests — perfect for families!
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Exclusive $500 bonus savings per family on the 5-night Auckland roundtrip sailing departing 25 November 2025
Booking Window: Until 12 October 2025 - FINAL DAYS!
✔️ Don’t Miss the Magic: View Disney Magic at Sea Auckland Return Deal
Exclusive Ocean Week Bonus:
MSC
We’re turning up the value this Ocean Week with an extra $100 discount on eligible MSC cruises!
Applies to 7-night+ sailings in Europe, Asia, or Alaska, in addition to their existing cruise promotions.
Valid this week only exclusively with Cruise Deals - ends 11Oct!
MSC Cruises: Seasational Sale + Free Spending Money
MSC Cruises’ Seasational Sale offers unbeatable value on 2026 Mediterranean voyages.
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Up to NZ$1,000 Free Onboard Spending Money per cabin (depending on cabin type).
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Drinks-included rates available.
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Destinations: Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Croatia aboard MSC Orchestra, MSC Armonia, and MSC World Europa.
✔️Secure Your Mediterranean Cruise: View MSC Cruise Deals
Book Your 2026/2027 Cruise Holiday Today!
Ocean cruising offers the best value holidays on the planet, with everything you need included — accommodation, dining, entertainment, and endless destinations.
These Ocean Week cruise deals are for a limited time only, with offers ending as soon as:
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Carnival Cruises: 16 Oct
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Norwegian Cruise Line: 14 Oct
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Holland America Line: 11 Oct
- MSC Cruises: 7 Oct
Don’t miss your chance to save with reduced deposits, bonus onboard credit, and our exclusive Cruise Deals discounts.
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