Margaritaville at Sea offers free cruises in honor of Veterans Day

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY

November 11, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.·1 min read

Margaritaville at Sea is doling out more free cabins to first responders.

The cruise line is offering double-occupancy staterooms to U.S. military service members – both active duty and veterans – and a guest at no charge in honor of Veterans Day. Nurses, firefighters, EMS personnel, police and educators are also eligible.

“This special offer will give travelers a chance to enjoy an easy-breezy getaway to The Bahamas and Caribbean aboard either Margaritaville at Sea Paradise or the all-new Margaritaville at Sea Islander when booked between Nov. 11 and Dec. 3,” the cruise line said in a news release.

Tens of thousands of guests have received free cruises through Margaritaville at Sea’s ”Heroes Sail Free” program following its launch in 2022, according to the release. The line previously ran out of free cabins due to the offer’s popularity, but it is releasing a new round in time for the holiday.

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What are the terms of the promotion?

The deal is good for Ocean View cabins on Paradise and interior cabins aboard Islander on select sailings in 2025. Passengers can pay to upgrade their accommodations based on availability.

Qualifying passengers will also get a 20% discount for “all retail offers on any cabin, any day, all year long,” according to the release. Travelers can book through the line’s website.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: This cruise line will offer free cruises for veterans, nurses and more

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