Australian travellers are set for significant savings as major travel companies launch their Black Friday sales for 2025, offering everything from luxury cruises to comprehensive travel insurance at discounted rates.
Adventure and Luxury Cruise Offers
Intrepid Travel has announced up to 20 percent savings on hundreds of their small group tours to destinations including Vietnam, Peru and Morocco. This sale provides an excellent opportunity for travellers seeking authentic cultural experiences at reduced prices, with the promotion running until December 4, 2025.
Meanwhile, Cunard's luxury cruise line is featuring Black Friday pricing on selected 2026 voyages, including Queen Elizabeth's farewell Alaska season. Until December 2, 2025, passengers can secure discounts on various itineraries including Alaska, Mediterranean cruises, Miami to Seattle routes via the Panama Canal, Caribbean voyages and the iconic Transatlantic Crossing.
Featured voyages in the Cunard Black Friday Event include:
- Seven-night Alaska cruise (Q613) aboard Queen Elizabeth departing May 14, 2026, now starting from $1089 per person for inside staterooms
- Nine-night Alaska itinerary (Q615) aboard Queen Elizabeth departing June 2, 2026, now available from $1499 per person in inside staterooms
Essential Travel Protection and Accommodation Deals
Travel Insurance Direct is offering a substantial 20 percent discount on all travel insurance policies from November 13 until Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Customers can use the promotional code BF20 when purchasing coverage through their website.
According to company data from last year's Black Friday sales, the most popular destinations insured by Australian travellers were Southeast Asia, Bali and Japan. This discount comes at a crucial time, as statistics reveal that one in seven Australians travelled overseas without insurance coverage last year, despite increasing global travel risks.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is running their biggest annual sale with 30 percent off stays at participating Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and PARKROYAL Hotels and Resorts across Australia. The special rate bookings are available from November 20 to December 3, 2025, valid for stays spanning from November 20, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
A company spokesperson explained that to access these special rates, guests should register as free Pan Pacific DISCOVERY members. Beyond the 30 percent discount on flexible rates, members receive complimentary internet access, dining discounts at hotel-operated outlets, and additional benefits.
Sample rates include:
- Pan Pacific Perth starting from $305
- PARKROYAL Sydney from $235
- PARKROYAL Parramatta from $170
- PARKROYAL Monash from $143.50
- PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport from $255.50
All rates are subject to availability and should be booked directly through the Pan Pacific website.
Last-Minute Companion Deals
Inspiring Vacations is offering a limited-time Black Friday promotion where travellers can take a friend for up to half price. This sale concluded on November 19, 2025, with customers needing to use specific promotional codes displayed on tour pages - BFBUDDY30 for 30 percent off the second traveller or BFBUDDY50 for 50 percent savings on the companion's tour.
These comprehensive Black Friday travel deals provide Australian holidaymakers with exceptional value across multiple travel categories, from adventure tours and luxury cruises to essential insurance protection and premium accommodation, making dream vacations more accessible than ever before.
