BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL), which sails its own fleet of river ships for travelers 50+, today opened its 2026 Black Friday Sale. Travelers can save up to $3,000 per person on January to July 2027 departures, with savings on all 2027 departures. Solo travelers save $1,000 per person on any 2027 river cruise. The sale also includes land tours from sister brand Grand Circle Travel (GCT). Travelers can book through November 30, with an extension through December 2.

Grand Circle has welcomed travelers to the world's great rivers for more than 65 years. The itineraries below are highlights, not the full lineup.

SOLO TRAVELERS

Traveling solo with Grand Circle is not a decision to travel alone. Grand Circle offers free or low-cost Single Supplements, which can save solo travelers up to $5,000 compared with other companies. The $1,000 solo savings can be combined with those Single Supplements.

LOCAL PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Every group, averaging 38 travelers, has a local Program Director for the entire trip. Program Directors share the culture of their homelands and connect travelers with local communities through experiences such as Home-Hosted Meals.

COMFORT AND SECURITY

Grand Circle has 36 offices worldwide with regional associates ready to help at a moment's notice, and ship staff monitor the front desk 24/7.

VALUE, GUARANTEED

GCCL guarantees the best combination of value and experience, including the lowest per diems in the industry.

THREE WAYS TO SAVE

Travelers choose one offer:

  • Save up to $3,000 per person on January to July 2027 departures.
  • Save $500 per person plus 10% when paying in full on all 2027 departures.
  • Solo travelers save $1,000 per person plus 10% when paying in full on any 2027 river cruise.

FEATURED RIVER CRUISES

  • Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France (13 days): was $4,599, now from $2,599, with savings of up to $3,000
  • Eastern Europe to the Black Sea (13 days): was $3,899, now from $1,899
  • The Seine: Paris & the Heart of Normandy (12 days): was $3,599, now from $2,099
  • The Douro River: Lisbon to Porto (10 days): was $6,099, now from $4,099
  • Christmas Markets Along the Danube (8 days): was $2,799, now from $2,299

GRAND CIRCLE TRAVEL LAND TOURS

Australia & New Zealand (17 days): was $6,099, now from $3,099 per person without airfare, with up to $3,000 off January and February departures. Single Supplements are free on all GCT land tours.

HOW TO BOOK

Call 1-800-221-2610 by December 2 and mention code BLACKFRIDAY26.

Prices reflect savings per person and do not include airfare. To save 10%, travelers must pay in full by check or electronic funds transfer within 14 days of booking. Offers apply to new reservations only and cannot be combined with any other offer or with each other. The $500 plus 10% offer applies only to double occupancy reservations on river cruises. The $1,000 plus 10% offer applies only to single occupancy reservations and can be combined with Single Supplements. The up to $3,000 offer cannot be combined with Single Supplements on river cruises but can be combined with Single Supplements on land tours. Standard Policies and Terms & Conditions apply.

ABOUT GRAND CIRCLE CRUISE LINE AND GRAND CIRCLE TRAVEL

Grand Circle Cruise Line and Grand Circle Travel are part of Grand Circle Corporation in Boston. GCCL sails its own fleet of river ships along the Rhône, Danube, Douro and beyond. Both brands serve travelers 50+. Visit gct.com to find your next river cruise or land tour.