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Margaritaville at Sea Launches Heroes Sail Free Anniversary Deal

Image: Margaritaville at Sea partners with Uplift. (photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Sea)
Image: Margaritaville at Sea partners with Uplift. (photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Sea)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:40 PM ET, Mon July 17, 2023

In celebration of Margaritaville at Seas’ one-year anniversary of its “Heroes Sail Free” program, the cruise line has announced a limited-time offer for heroes to sail free with guest fares starting at $49.

The program is being coordinated through the company’s partnership with GovX, the largest military and government e-commerce site exclusively for military and first responders. “Heroes Sail Free” was created to honor U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, fire, EMS personnel, government healthcare workers and educators. Frontline heroes can enjoy one free cruise fare to the Bahamas with a paying guest.

During the first “Heroes Sail Free” program, Margaritaville welcomed more than 45,000 heroes and their guests sailing from the Port of Palm Beach aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.

During this limited-time anniversary, exclusive fares are bookable from July 11 to August 14, 2023 for sailings between August 15 and November 15, 2023 or while inventory lasts. The program is valid for 2nd, 3rd and 4th guests sailing in the same stateroom as qualifying heroes.

"This unprecedented program allows us to show our support to those who support our communities every day and we're proud to have welcomed over 45,000 of these heroes and their friends and families to enjoy our amazing slice of paradise," said Christopher Ivy, President of Margaritaville at Sea. "Our anniversary offer is just another way to say thank you and great timing for our heroes to enjoy a three-day Bahamas escape while experiencing all the new and exciting additions made during our recent dry dock."

The multimillion-dollar dry dock renovation resulted in several new enhancements and amenities. Dining and entertainment additions include Paradise Pickleball at Sea, a dueling piano bar, two new live shows, the Cheeseburger in Paradise Burger Bar, and more.

Major improvements were also made to the fitness center, arcade, and kid's clubs, along with updated cabins and revamped menus at Fins Dining.

To take advantage of the limited-time anniversary fare, heroes can go online and click the “Claim Your Cruise” button.


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