MasterClass deal: Get up to 50 percent off for Father's Day

If you're stumped on what to get your dad for Father's Day, consider a digital gift like a Nintendo Switch Online membership or a subscription to MasterClass. The latter has appeared in many of our gift guides in the past, including our favorite gifts for teachers, but it's a great gift option at the moment because you can save up to 50 percent on annual subscriptions.
Currently, you can gift dad a one-year membership for up to half off. Take the MasterClass Plus subscription, which is down to $96 from $180 annually. It offers unlimited classes and access on two devices. Opt for a Premium membership for $120 for the year and dad can watch on up to six devices. Both of those tiers allow for offline viewing as well.
Then there's the Premium tier, which allows unlimited access across six devices. The sale brings this option down to $120 from $240 for the year. The cheapest option is the Standard subscription, which is also discounted, and it offers one class every three months on one device.
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