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Wave deals from Cunard, Seabourn, Star Clippers, American Queen

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From left, Star Clipper and Star Flyer, a Cunard Queens Grill duplex suite, Seabourn Pursuit's sea-view sauna
Among the latest cruise lines unfurling wave season deals are Cunard, Seabourn, Star Clippers and American Queen Voyages.

Cunard's 'Treat Yourself, On Us' wave season offer features onboard credit up to $2,000 per stateroom and discounts of up to 30%. 

These are available for select 2023 and 2024 voyages to a wide array of destinations on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and the upcoming Queen Anne.

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A Queens Grill duplex suite

Cruises seven nights or longer between May 16, 2023 and Jan. 3, 2025 are eligible.

Queen Elizabeth will be in Alaska in summer 2023, sailing seven- to 12-night cruises round-trip Vancouver, BC. Queen Mary 2's iconic trans-Atlantic crossings sail between New York and Southampton, with some crossings between Hanburg and New York in 2023 and 2024. Queen Victoria's roster includes the Norwegian Fjords, round-trip Southampton.

Entering service in 2024, Queen Anne initially will sail the Western Mediterranean on a variety of eight- to 16-night voyages.

Seabourn's 'The Suite Life Event'

Seabourn's second annual 'The Suite Life Event' provides savings on sailings through 2024, including Seabourn Pursuit, the second of the line’s two new expedition vessels that is scheduled to launch in 2023.

The sale gives up to 15% off ocean voyages and up to 25% off expedition voyages, with a reduced 15% deposit (valid only in US, Canada and Australia markets).

More than 600 worldwide voyages are eligible.

'The Suite Life Event' runs through Feb. 28 and may be combined with other promotions including Seabourn Club Savings of 5% on select sailings for repeat customers.

Star Clippers' onboard credit

Star Clippers is opening 2023 by offering $230 onboard credit with select sailings on Star Clipper and Star Flyer with sailing dates through November 2024.

Travelers who book by Feb. 15 will receive $230 credit per person. The offer is available to residents of North, Central and South America.

Eligible destinations include Mediterranean cruises to the Greek Islands, Italy's Amalfi Coast, Spain and the Balearic Islands and the French and Italian rivieras. In the Caribbean, Star Flyer sails round-trip from St. Maarten to the British Virgin Islands, St. Barths, Antigua and beyond, while Central America sailings on Star Clipper skirt the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and call at ports in Panama.

American Queen Voyages' 'Winter Savings Event'

American Queen Voyages is offering up to $2,500 in savings and free round-trip air from select US and Canadian gateways on select 2023 sailings. Or, instead of free air, travelers may choose a $300 per person travel credit.

The 'Winter Savings Event' will expire Feb. 28.

New this year, American Queen Voyages is bundling gratuities, port taxes and fees into its pricing, adding to existing inclusions such as a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay, unlimited guided tours and unlimited beverages.

Also in 2023, a new Lakelorian program, in partnership with The National Museum of the Great Lakes, will debut on Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator Great Lakes itineraries. And the line will introduce new City Stay packages.