Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Which Day Has the Best Deals? End-of-year bargains will abound after Thanksgiving making it the perfect time to tackle your holiday shopping. But do you need to pounce on Black Friday, or can you wait until Cyber Monday to get the lowest prices?

Cruise lines traditionally roll out some of the best deals of the year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with some discounts already available. Some won’t be advertised until Friday. Here’s a rundown of deals from some of the lines.

First is to make sure any big-ticket items like electronics or expensive toys are on my shopping list for Amazon Black Friday deals. Second, I can draft a budget to follow through the entire season. And finally, shopping early means I can save by choosing slower shipping options with better built-in rewards.