PALM BEACH, Fla. (July 17, 2023) – To celebrate the one-year anniversary of its industry-first “Heroes Sail Free” program, Margaritaville at Sea is launching a limited-time offer for heroes to sail for free with guest fares as low as $49.00*. Created for U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, fire, EMS personnel, government healthcare workers and educators, the groundbreaking Heroes Sail Free program invites these frontline heroes to enjoy one free cruise fare to the Bahamas with a paying guest. In the program’s first year, the cruise line welcomed more than 45,000 heroes and their guests to sail from the Port of Palm Beach aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise for a well-deserved island escape. To take advantage of the limited-time anniversary guest fare, heroes can go online and click the “Claim Your Cruise” button. The exclusive fares are bookable between July 11 and August 14, 2023, for sailing between August 15 and November 15, 2023, while inventory lasts.
“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 recent multimillion-dollar dry dock renovation took place this spring, adding several new amenities and enhancements to the newly-refreshed Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. 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.
The Heroes Sail Free program is coordinated through the company’s partnership with GovX, the largest military and government ecommerce site exclusively for military and first responders.
“Our partnership with Margaritaville at Sea has been incredible for our members and helped to deliver thousands of amazing experiences. We’ve been incredibly pleased to have them be such an outspoken supporter of our mission to deliver the best deals and experiences for our GovX members,” said Alan Cole, CEO of GovX. “Americans who serve their country and communities deserve a well-earned vacation and this partnership brought that to more members than we ever could have expected.”
*Available for sailing dates August 15 through November 15, 2023, while inventory lasts. Valid for 2nd, 3rd and 4th guests sailing in same stateroom as qualifying heroes. Rates are for inside staterooms on select dates; weekends and upgraded staterooms are also available at a nominal upcharge. Quoted prices do not include taxes, fees and port expenses, which are extra and due at the time of booking.
About Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea is the only cruise line offering 3-day, 2-night voyages from Port of Palm Beach, Florida to Grand Bahama Island. The brand’s maiden vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, brings Margaritaville’s iconic hospitality to the open ocean for a floating offshore vacation experience. Guests can relax and unwind in casual-luxe comfort on the newly-renovated ship featuring 658 ocean view and interior staterooms, along with beautifully appointed balcony suites dressed in nautical details and colors inspired by the sea, sand, and sky. Among the 10 passenger decks, guests can enjoy endless entertainment, including two Stars on the Water shows – Caribbean Heat and Radio Margaritaville: LIVE! At Sea. Several dining venues feature a variety of delicious cuisine, while bars and lounges provide non-stop excitement paired with premium cocktails. The ship also features a regulation-sized pickleball court, renovated kids clubs, an action-packed casino, pools, hot tubs, a rejuvenating spa and salon, and plenty of quiet spaces to soak up the Caribbean sun. MargaritavilleAtSea.com
About GovX
GovX is for men and women of service. A members-only online destination for military and first responders, the site offers thousands of products from hundreds of brands at exclusive, below-retail pricing. Members include active and veteran U.S. military, firefighters, law enforcement officers, federal agents, healthcare workers and personnel from related government agencies. For more information, visit GovX.com.
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