Cunard Independence Day Sale

[napria]

Got an email yesterday that there will be an “Independence Day Sale” starting next week.  Believe it or not, we’re looking to book yet another cruise, despite having yet to sail on our first one.  Question: Are these sales usually worth waiting for?  We see something we like and I’m wondering if it’s worth waiting till next week.

[david,Mississauga]

Unlike people in some parts of the planet, those in the US and Canada can cancel without penalty outside the final payment period.  There are some exceptions to this, but I haven't noticed very many.

[MCC retired]

 

 

 

 

Independence Day Sale

• Opens June 27, 2024, to July 10, 2024
• Reduced Fares
• 171 voyages

Offers apply only to the first two guests per booking.

Promo Code: RDA

 

Itineraries include

• 2024 Alaska, Australasia, Canada New England, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Transatlantic Crossings.
• 2025 Alaska, Asia, Australasia, Canada New England, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Panama Canal, Transatlantic Crossings, and Segments of the World voyage.
• 2026 Caribbean and Northern Europe.

 

Combinability:  Offer is combinable with Cruise Sales, Group amenities and counts toward TCs.  Offer is not combinable with Onboard Sales programs, Grills promo ZED (Gratuities and drinks package), and other select offers including, Past Guest, Negotiated, Flash, Interline, and Travel Agent rates.  Offer may not combine with exclusive offers, regional offers, and negotiated rates. This promotion is subject to capacity control

Edited June 22 by MCC retired

[MCC retired]

Onboard Credit. Up to $600 Onboard Credit per stateroom offer ($300 per person) is based on reserving a Queens Grill Suite on a voyage of 21 nights or longer. Onboard Credit offer applies to all voyages and does not apply to third/fourth berth guests. Onboard Credit amounts may vary by voyage length and category booked (please reference the chart below for specific amounts). Guests in single occupancy staterooms or guests paying a single occupancy supplement will receive the per-person OBC amount. Onboard Credit may be used on a single cruise only, is not redeemable for cash, cannot be used for the casino, and expires at the end of that cruise. Offer is not transferable and may not be combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits. Onboard Credit amount is quoted in U.S. dollars. Offer is applicable to reservations deposited by July 10, 2024. Promotion code RDA

[napria]

Thanks, MCC retired.  You have more information than I got.  That’s a lot about OBC, but will the fares be lower than they are now? I have my eye on a cruise but to stay in my financial comfort level I’d need to book an inside cabin, or an ocean view, but far aft or forward.  I’d prefer midship.

[3rdGenCunarder]

On 6/22/2024 at 8:54 AM, MCC retired said:

Onboard Credit. Up to $600 Onboard Credit per stateroom offer ($300 per person) is based on reserving a Queens Grill Suite on a voyage of 21 nights or longer. Onboard Credit offer applies to all voyages and does not apply to third/fourth berth guests. Onboard Credit amounts may vary by voyage length and category booked (please reference the chart below for specific amounts). Guests in single occupancy staterooms or guests paying a single occupancy supplement will receive the per-person OBC amount. Onboard Credit may be used on a single cruise only, is not redeemable for cash, cannot be used for the casino, and expires at the end of that cruise. Offer is not transferable and may not be combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits. Onboard Credit amount is quoted in U.S. dollars. Offer is applicable to reservations deposited by July 10, 2024. Promotion code RDA

 

Aw, come on, Cunard. Singles pay for the whole cabin, give us the OBC for the whole cabin! (Or pro-rate it for the Britannia cabins where we pay "only" 75-85%)

[MCC retired]

We shall see?

Rates will not be posted until start date except for CWC members who will see them 1 day earlier.

There is always a Sale , some better than others .

 

 

[MCC retired]

Available today for CWC members.

Nothing great , did much better booking our 10Oct25 QM2  using the  American Sale weeks ago.

[WantedOnVoyage]

Maybe I'll hold out for the better deals on Cunard's Dominion Day sale... which seems befitting given the origins of the company, no?  

 

Then again, did not R.M.S. BRITANNIA first sail from Liverpool on 4 July 1840?  But I know we are not supposed to talk about Cunard history and "heritage trail" anymore in the era of QUEEN ANNE so we'll stick to the "deals" her extra capacity have elicited. I think the "Sail Soon" offers have far more prospect anyway...

[3rdGenCunarder]

2 hours ago, MCC retired said:

Available today for CWC members.

Nothing great , did much better booking our 10Oct25 QM2  using the  American Sale weeks ago.

 

I just booked QE to the Caribbean 2026 and saved almost 20% off the Cunard fare. (launch fare)

[foodsvcmgr]

I was able to have my fare adjusted for QE Caribbean in February 2026, resulting in a reduction of $380.00 total for the cabin.

[napria]

Unfortunately the voyage I have my eye on is still more expensive than it was when I first saw it… and took too long to think about it.  I’m hoping there’ll be another sale and hopefully it’ll be back to the price I would pay (like during the Memorial Day sale.). If not, I have plenty of voyages booked over the next three years.

[foodsvcmgr]

Napria keep checking, there are many price fluctuations outside of specific sales promotions based on sales algorithms for each voyage.

[napria]

Thanks Foodsvcmgr.  I’m noticing that the Sailing Soon voyages can be really good deals.  I’m keeping my eye on that cruise and my fingers crossed.

[3rdGenCunarder]

11 hours ago, napria said:

Thanks Foodsvcmgr.  I’m noticing that the Sailing Soon voyages can be really good deals.  I’m keeping my eye on that cruise and my fingers crossed.

 

My QA cruise was a "sailing soon" and a good price. But last-minute airfare can cut into those savings. I really need to stop opening those emails from Cunard...

[napria]

2 hours ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

My QA cruise was a "sailing soon" and a good price. But last-minute airfare can cut into those savings. I really need to stop opening those emails from Cunard...

So true.  I guess I need to get a job with the airlines and fly for free 😄