The cruise line Margaritaville at Sea offers a special Heroes Sail Free promotion for current and former military, police, educators, and first responders. Once you verify your status as a member of one of these groups, you and your guest will get free fare on select 2- to 7-night cruises (through 2026) on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and Margaritaville at Sea Islander.
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Who qualifies for the Margaritaville at Sea free cruise?
The list of groups who qualify for the Margaritaville at Sea Heroes Sail for Free cruise includes active and former military, first responders, law enforcement officers, and educators. To claim your free cruise, you’ll have to first register through the GovX ID platform.
Once you’re verified as a GovX ID member, you (and a guest) will receive free fare for an ocean view or an inside stateroom.
Can you bring a guest on the Margaritaville at Sea Heroes Sail Free cruise?
The Margaritaville at Sea Heros Sail Free offer doesn't allow single travelers. So you have to bring at least one guest. Note that whoever you select as your guest, they must stay in the same room as you.
According to the offer, if you add a third or fourth guest to your cabin, they'll have to pay the retail rate at the time of booking. Blackout dates apply.
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How much will the Margaritaville at Sea cruise cost?
Although fares for the hero and their first guest are free, you'll still have to pay taxes, fees, port expenses ($111.05 per person), and gratuities ($18 per person, per day). Here's a look at how much one of these cruises might cost you in the end:
2-night cruise (for two guests): $294.10 ($222.10 + $72)
5-night cruise (for two guests): $402.10 ($222.10 + $180)
Where is the Margaritaville at Sea cruise going to?
The Heroes Sail Free cruises leave from either the Port of Palm Beach or the Port Tampa Bay in Florida and sail to various destinations. Here are a few of the itineraries:
2-Night Bahamas aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise: Freeport, Grand Bahama
3-Night Bahamas aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise: Freeport, Grand Bahama
4-Night Nassau & Grand Bahama (1) aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise: Key West, FL • Freeport, Grand Bahama
5-Night Progreso and Cozumel aboard the Margaritaville At Sea Islander: Progreso, Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico
First responders, U.S. military, government employees, and educators also get 20% off retail fares year-round.
Heroes can also enjoy 20% off retail fares year-round. This discount will work on fares for yourself and all of your guests, stateroom categories, and dates. You can claim the offer on the Margaritaville at Sea Heros Sail Free page.
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