Black Friday Round-Up: Best Deals on Tours, Resorts, Cruises & More

by Travel Market Report Canada Staff November 21, 2025

It’s that time of year again, with our inboxes packed to bursting with breathless press releases promising the ‘best deals of the year.’ That’s right, it’s Black Friday season, the American retail phenomenon that has jumped the border in the past decade and taken Canada by storm too.

Are they really the best deals of the year? That’s for you to judge, but there’s certainly some aggressive pricing from tour operators, river, ocean and expedition cruise lines, airlines, resorts, adventure specialists and more. Stay tuned for more updates: we’ll keep adding to the list as the news comes in.

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