The cruise giveaway: your questions answered
A free Margaritaville at Sea cruise for you and a guest, in one cabin. Taxes, port fees and gratuities included. Up to $350 value. No purchase necessary.This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Margaritaville at Sea or any cruise line. See the Official Rules.
Is there a free cruise giveaway happening?
Yes. This one gives one winner a free Margaritaville at Sea cruise for them and a guest, in one cabin, with taxes, port fees and gratuities included (up to $350 value). It’s run by Travelin’ With Kathryn. Entries open on the day the giveaway opens on this site (the start date and time will be posted here) and close December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Is there a way to win a free cruise in 2026?
Enter a real giveaway with real Official Rules, like this one. This one’s prize is a free Margaritaville at Sea cruise for two, in one cabin, up to $350 value.
Is this cruise giveaway real?
Yes. The sponsor, the prize and how the winner is picked are all in the Official Rules. You can call me before you enter: (239) 357-0814.
Is there a catch?
Entering online signs you up for my email newsletter. You can unsubscribe any time, and your entry still counts. There is also a free mail-in way to enter, with no newsletter. Cards must be received by December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. See Official Rules §4. No purchase is needed. I will never ask you for payment, a card number, bank details, your Social Security number or a fee to enter or to claim the prize.
What does the prize cover?
The cruise itself: a Margaritaville at Sea cruise for you and a guest, in one cabin, booked through me, with taxes, port fees and gratuities included (up to $350 value). You pick from sailings that fit that value. Prefer a different cruise? Get up to $350 toward it, booked through me, and pay the difference. Not included: travel to and from the port, parking, hotels, travel insurance, passports and travel documents, drinks and beverage packages, specialty dining, shore excursions, spa, internet, onboard purchases, cabin upgrades, any added guests, and any charge from changing or cancelling the booking after it is made. There is no cash alternative. Full details are in Official Rules §9.
Is this the Margaritaville Heroes Sail Free program?
No, this is not Heroes Sail Free. It’s a separate giveaway from Travelin’ With Kathryn. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or run by Margaritaville, Margaritaville at Sea or any cruise line.
How is the winner picked?
At random, on random.org, from confirmed entries only, by submission ID. Drawing date: December 18, 2026. How it works.
Why do you need my mobile number and address?
The mobile number gets a one-time code to confirm your entry. Marketing texts are a separate, optional box. The mailing address lets me reach the winner about the prize.
Can I enter more than once?
No. It’s one entry per person, per email and per mobile number for each giveaway. A second entry with the same details won’t count.
I didn’t get my code or my email.
Check spam for the email. On the confirm page you can ask for a new text code. Still stuck? Call me: (239) 357-0814.
Who can enter?
18 or older (or the age of majority where you live, if older) and a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (D.C.). Not eligible: Kathryn Lyn and her household; anyone who works on this giveaway for the sponsor; and their immediate family and household members. See the Official Rules.
How will the winner hear?
By email, text message and a phone call, within 2 days after the drawing. The winner has 10 days from the first notice attempt to reply.
How can I get a cruise for free?
Giveaways like this one are one way. I wrote up the others: how to get a free cruise.
Will there be more giveaways?
Yes. I’ll keep running them as my business grows, with more free offers every quarter for people on my newsletter. Each one gets its own rules on the giveaways page.