Don't miss these incredible cruise bargains that put the world at your feet

Discounted fares, free upgrades and inclusive packages - these itineraries are the real deal.

Picture this: you're sailing off from the sunny Spanish port of La Coruna with a cocktail in hand and a front-row seat to one of nature's rarest spectacles - a solar eclipse. And to add to the pretty picture, you're not even jet-lagged. This is the stuff of dreams, but it's achievable on board Cunard's Queen Anne, thanks to an amazing deal from Cruiseco. Sail aboard the luxury ship with Cruiseco's 10-night Cruise & Stay Package, offering a three-night stay in a premium London hotel (and a bonus bus tour pass) to start your journey. Then, embark on a seven-night cruise visiting Santander, La Coruna, Gijon and Pauillac. Nab a balcony room from $5719 per person, twin share - a saving of up to $6000 per stateroom, until November 15 (unless sold prior). Departure is on August 6, 2026. cruiseco.com.au

Cruising on the Danube is a bucket-list journey but it can be expensive. Viking is offering a fantastic deal on its eight-day Danube Waltz journeys. You'll pay from $5295 per person in a Standard Stateroom with included return economy airfares on all 2025, 2026 and 2027 river journeys if you book before November 15, 2024. You'll also get dinner on board, as well as complimentary beer, wine and soft drink during lunch, along with unlimited Wi-Fi, onboard gratuities, port charges and taxes thrown in. Just imagine - before you know it you could be soaking up the soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath, learning to waltz at a Viennese dance school, savouring Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest, and admiring the Wachau Valley's beauty. viking.com

Tick off this once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the heart of Antarctica with a family-owned cruise company, Heritage Expeditions. They're offering an incredible 20 per cent off, as well as a $4300 per person flight credit, when booking a Heritage Suite, for travel from January 7 to February 3, and February 2 to March 1, 2025. Just imagine sailing as far south as possible, via the Subantarctic Islands, on a 28-day voyage. You will cross the Antarctic Circle, enter the realm of 24-hour daylight and explore the world's largest Adelie penguin colony. This is a journey to be remembered. heritage-expeditions.com

Keen to cruise into Europe but waiting for the right deal to come along? Norwegian Cruise Line is offering the chance to secure a stateroom on your dream cruise with a reduced deposit of only $149 per person. There are 10 ships and more than 180 itineraries to choose from, sailing across the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Northern Europe, including on the all-new Norwegian Viva, as well as Baltic cruises from Helsinki and more. With NCL's Free At Sea experience, you'll receive a free beverage package with premium spirits and cocktails, a free specialty dining package, free Wi-Fi and more. ncl.com

One of the great things about cruising is you can find a getaway for every type of traveller. Whether it's an amped-up adventure with the whole family, or a chill getaway with time to spend at the spa and solarium, it's worth looking into Royal Caribbean's South Pacific sailings deals. You can save up to $300 off summer 2024-2025 trips, plus nab up to 60 per cent off for your second guest, and kids sail for only $59 a day (bargain!), if you book before October 31. The kids will love the iFLY skydiving simulators, and the adults can get lazy in the Vitality Spa. royalcaribbean.com

The Kimberley region is one of the great wonders of Australia and cruise operator Ponant is offering a fantastic deal on luxury 2025 holidays with its new Fly, Stay and Cruise package, costing from $14,180 per person for accommodation, flights and transfers. The 10-night itinerary includes all onboard meals and drinks, as well as daily expert-led shore excursions, allowing you to become totally immersed in the region's rugged, untamed wonders. Available until sold out. au.ponant.com/kimberley2025

If intimate, small-ship cruising is your style, and you like a bit of luxury (who doesn't?), Oceania Cruises is offering free upgrades on 51 sailings - including the 12-day Lisbon to Miami, and the 18-day Hong Kong to Singapore journeys - from 2024-2025. Book by October 1 and boost your stateroom from Inside to Oceanview, Oceanview to Veranda, Veranda to Concierge, or Concierge to Penthouse Suite. oceaniacruises.com/special-offers/upgrade-sale

You could spend a fortune on the ultimate European adventure, but Cruiseco is offering great deals on its 14-night Iberian Peninsula Fly Cruise & Stay package with Silversea. The classic Veranda Suite normally costs from $12,679 per person, twin share, but if you book before September 30 (unless sold prior), you will save up to $2175 per suite and receive a bonus air fare credit of $2000 per person. You will kick off your journey with two nights in Lisbon, before setting sail for an 11-night, all-inclusive journey visiting destinations including historic Cadiz, Tangier, Casablanca and Valencia - and you'll only unpack once. The journey departs on August 16, 2025. cruiseco.com.au

Europe is on the wish list for many Aussies and you can save some coin with Scenic Cruises' Super Earlybird deals for 2025 Europe river cruises, to destinations including France, Central Europe and Portugal. Save up to $800 per person on selected cruises of 11 days or more, economy flights included. Or, secure up to $4500 per person towards your business-class flights when booking a Balcony Suite or higher. Offers limited; book by October 31, 2024. scenic.com.au

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Cruisers love the cultural immersion at every port, and Wendy Wu Tours is now curating ocean tour and land packages, and you'll save $1200 per couple if you book by September 30. The Cruise & Tour holidays offer nine itineraries, and include journeys across Asia and beyond, partnering with Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Azamara cruise lines. The tours include return flights from Australia, transfers, outside staterooms, dining, drinks, entertainment, four-star hotels, guided tours, meals, sightseeing, and visas for Australian passports. wendywutours.com.au/cruise-and-tour-offer/