Another Labor Day is fast approaching and with it comes the traditional flurry of cruise line deals and discounts designed to entice vacationers into reserving their next voyage.
It’s a great time to book an at-sea adventure, since the promotions offer a wide variety of incentives, everything from free fares for kids to reduced beverage packages and cruise rates.
Here’s a round-up of what’s on offer from several of the leading cruise lines:
Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating Labor Day 2025 with its “Biggest-Ever Bundle Deal,” which combines a $400 onboard credit with a 25%-off deal on certain onboard activities and amenities, such as spa treatments, Wi-Fi packages, specialty dining, and some shore excursions.
Book Here: Check Carnival Labor Day Prices and Itineraries
New bookings made through September 2, 2025 are eligible for the perks on select voyages departing through May 2026. 
The bundle deal is offered on certain 3- to 5-day cruises departing between October 15, 2025 and May 31, 2026, and on certain 6-day or longer sailings that depart between January 1, 2026 and May 31, 2026.
Travelers who book during MSC Cruises’ Labor Day Sale receive up to 40% discounts on cruise fares and can take advantage of the line’s Kids Sail Free offer.
Book Here: Check MSC Labor Day Prices and Itineraries
The line’s promotion is valid on new reservations made by September 1, 2025 for cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East, and many other destinations.
A whopping 50% sale on all cruises is on offer from Norwegian Cruise Line for new bookings made between August 29, 2025 and September 2, 2025.
Book Here: Check NCL Labor Day Prices and Sailings
The half-off sale applies to all guests in a stateroom and to solo travelers. Additionally, children sail free when they are booked as the third and fourth guests in a cabin.
Royal Caribbean is marking Labor Day with its sale that features up to 40% off all beverage packages as well as a $50 bonus savings on certain Caribbean and US West Coast sailings.
Book Here: Royal Caribbean Labor Day Prices and Sailings
One of its “Flash Deals” is a 4-night sailing aboard the new ship Wonder of the Seas, visiting Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay from PortMiami departing January 12, 2026. The per person fare starts at $478.
Holland America Line’s Labor Day sale combines several valuable incentives available on new bookings made through September 8, 2025.
First, it’s offering up to 45% off cruise fares plus onboard credits up to $400. A reduced deposit of $99 gets the ball rolling. The promotion is good on cruises of three nights or longer.
Book Here: Holland America Labor Day Prices and Sailings
One sample itinerary included in the promotion is a 7-night Caribbean cruise onboard Zuiderdam, sailing from PortMiami on November 15, 2025.
Interior cabins start at just $78.43 per person, per night. The offers are valid on Mexico and Panama Canal cruises, too, as well as on some Holiday at Sea voyages.
The premium line Celebrity Cruises is offering a Labor Day deal of up to 50% off cruise fares.
Book Here: Celebrity Cruises Labor Day Prices and Sailings
Featured voyages include a 4-night Bahamas sailing aboard Celebrity Summit from Fort Lauderdale. Guests can book the February 17, 2026 departure for as little as $84.45 per person, per night.
Margaritaville at Sea is tempting vacationers with a Labor Day sale that promises an eye-popping 80% cruise fare discount for the second, third, and fourth guests sharing a stateroom aboard its two ships — Paradise and Islander.
Book Here: Margaritaville at Sea Labor Day Cruises
The promotion is valid on all Paradise sailings through December 30, 2026 and on Islander cruises through April 24, 2027. Reservations must be new, and must be booked between August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025.
Both ships sail from the Sunshine State to destinations in the Bahamas. Paradise homeports in Palm Beach while Islander is based in Tampa, Florida.
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