Welcome to another edition of Ian McIntosh’s Weekly Travel Deals, where globetrotting meets good value. This week’s line-up is a veritable feast of offers from Viking’s free flight specials and Webjet’s early bird bargains to Seabourn’s luxury cruise upgrades and Virgin Australia’s Europe discounts. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls in the Territory, strolling Parisian boulevards, or sailing into Greek isles, these deals promise adventure with a side of savings. As always, be quick: the best offers don’t linger!
VIKING is celebrating Spring with free flight deals. Book a river voyage and fly free, or an ocean or expedition voyage, and your companion flies free. Offers end 1 December 2025. There is much to like about Viking—smart ships, no kids, no casinos, a free excursion in each port, free Wi-Fi, and beverages with meals. The world voyages brochure has also been released.
WEBJET offers up to 10% off early bird flight and holiday package bookings to Tokyo, Honolulu or Paris. The sale ends on September 30. Use code EARLY10 at checkout.
TOURISM NT invites you to experience the ‘Best Kept Season’ with fewer crowds, flowing waterfalls and a chance to immerse yourself in a more authentic Territory. The campaign runs until November 30. The specials are the best-kept secret.
HELLOWORLD, in conjunction with Viva Holidays, is selling the Crown Plaza Fiji Nadi, ex Sydney, for $1699pp twin share for five nights, including flights and breakfast.
IMAGINE CRUISING has the holiday for you if you want to combine exploring India’s Golden Triangle with a Southeast Asia voyage. Departing October 30, 2026, the 23-night holiday, including a 14-night all-inclusive Azamara voyage plus seven escorted nights in India, is priced at $8999 pp.
CELESTYAL has released a new ‘Sail & Save’ campaign offering big savings on 331 Greek, Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf cruises between September 2025 and March 2027, with 45 itineraries reduced by more than 50%. All sailings in the Arabian Gulf feature a combinable ‘kids go free’ offer.
SEABOURN has launched a “Sail Into Savings” event. For a limited time, guests can choose from two offers: Save up to 15 percent on select 2025-2026 winter and spring cruises and expeditions to Antarctica, Asia, the Caribbean or receive a two-category Veranda Suite upgrade and up to $2,000 USD per suite shipboard credit.
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA has a V-mail special in conjunction with partner Qatar Airways. Get up to 17% off on selected flights to Europe via Doha for travel between Oct 26 – Nov 25 or Jan 29-March 31. These flights still tend to be pricy, though – best to check other deals with Webjet.
From last week:
CATHAY PACIFIC’s Early Bird sale has taken off, with savings in the UK, Europe, Japan, South Korea, North America, India, and more. London Economy return is priced from $1770, Paris is $1880, Tokyo is $989, and New York is $2822. The offer ends on September 15.
TRAIN LOVERS call it a dream come true. The 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explore Tour begins in Christchurch, traversing the Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass to the west coast, down to Franz Josef, Queenstown, and Milford Sound, across to Dunedin, heading back up to Aoraki Mt Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, and Marlborough, and ending in the harbour city of Wellington.
PONANT EXPLORATIONS has released early bird savings for travellers keen to explore the spectacular Kimberley region in WA in style. The package includes a 10-night luxury expedition, return economy flights, one-night accommodation and transfers—book by September 30.
ACCOR has Singapore on sale – enjoy up to 25% off two-night stays at participating hotels and exclusive member benefits across the diverse range of hotels. Book by 26 Sept 2025 for stays between 21 Aug and 28 Sept 2025. Save more when you book as a member of ALL – it’s free to join.
TURKISH AIRLINES invites you to fly from Sydney and Melbourne with up to 20% off using the promo code AUSPECIAL. You have until September 15 to book for travel between October 1 and November 30.
TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club highlights newly released rates from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Renowned for its 6-star, all-inclusive service, Regent offers a level of luxury that sets the standard in ocean cruising.
Remember, conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent, and travel insurance is essential. Finally, I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details. Got a travel problem? Could you send us details?
By Ian McIntosh
BIO:
Veteran journalist and publisher Ian McIntosh has spent a lifetime exploring the world and sharing its wonders. As the founder of Travelnews Australia, his nationally distributed, full-colour travel trade publication earned the esteemed Telstra Business Award. Though now retired, Ian remains a passionate globetrotter with a soft spot for small ship cruising and discovering good value hotels across Europe. His most recent adventure involved a rather enthusiastic Thai elephant named Bo, who promptly deposited him into a pond. A true storyteller at heart, Ian continues to travel with humour, curiosity, and an unwavering love for the road less travelled.
