Free Cruise Tickets Available for Veterans and Active-Duty Military on This Upgraded Ship

Veterans and active-duty troops can sail on a free three-day, two-night cruise aboard Margaritaville at Sea, a 1,680-passenger cruise ship that sails from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida, to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

The getaway features country music star Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville-themed shows and amenities, and the "iconic Margaritaville lifestyle," according to the ship's website.

In its "Heroes Sail Free" program, veterans, active-duty troops, first responders and educators who are verified through the GovX ID system can get free passage on select two- to seven-night sailings through 2026.

The ship is owned by the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and Margaritaville Enterprises. It previously sailed as the Grand Classica through Bahama Paradise.

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Only those verified through the platform get free tickets, and the offer does not apply to single travelers. The free fare is for the first and second guests sailing in the same cabin, but third and fourth guests can be added to the cabin at prevailing retail rates at the time of booking. This offer applies to Inside and Ocean View cabins on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and Interior Staterooms only on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander.

Interested users can book on the ship's website.

The freebie may carry blackout dates, and the website states that additional dates can be added at any time. Passengers on free tickets will need to pay fees and taxes, and the tickets are non-transferable. Qualified passengers can take one free cruise a year, the website says.

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