BEYOND THE HORIZON: THE OFFICIAL MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA PRIMER
Since 2022, thousands of GOVX members have taken advantage of the Heroes Sail Free Program.
In this country, cruising is very much a part of the culture. After all, where else can one pack their bags, board a luxury ship, enjoy world-class dining and entertainment, tour somewhere tropical, and come back feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to do it all over again. Backed by its impressive fleet of luxury ships bound for incredible destinations, Margaritaville at Sea provides a getaway unlike anything else out there.
They also are fully committed to recognizing and appreciating the dedication and sacrifices of those who serve, with the established Heroes Sail Free program and 5-night cruise package giveaway benefiting Hire Heroes USA being the latest example.
FROM THE CAPTAIN'S LOG:
THE HEROES SAIL FREE PROGRAM IS A BIG HIT
The Heroes Sail Free program is a special initiative designed to honor U.S. military service members, police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, nurses, and educators by offering them complimentary sailings for two on all destinations and ships, all-year round. This program provides Americans of service with unbeatable getaways to the Bahamas, Caribbean or Mexico as a tribute to all that they do.
Serving as the Official Verification Partner, eligible members claim their free cruise through the GOVX platform.
LAST YEAR, HEROES SAILED AT RECORD NUMBERS
Nothing was stopping GOVX members like you from hitting the seas hard in 2024. On the Paradise, there were a total of 7,069 sailings from April until the end of the year out of the Port of Palm Beach. A majority of the guests opted for the 3-night Bahamas package, with the 2-night and 4-night Key West and Bahamas bookings also seeing some love.
Backed by the debut of the all-new, innovative Islander ship, vacation-seekers flocked to Port Tampa Bay with 3,543 sailings during the same period. This time around, the Yucatan came calling, as most of those sailings belonged to the 5-night Progresso and Cozumel package.
HEAR IT FROM THE HEROES
“When it comes to active military, retired military, and first responder discounts for travel, this was by far one of the best for families trying to give their families an experience and not break the bank.
The cruise for heroes made this possible and allowed for first-time cruisers like us to travel and enjoy a small vacation at a reasonable cost.”
Jessica M.
“Crew was friendly, and the entertainment exceeded our expectations! The Heroes Sail Free is what made us choose this cruise.”
Anne K.
“My wife and I had a wonderful time and will be back. Thank you for the Heroes Sail Free program and supporting the medical services community.”
Phillip L.
“I’m a registered nurse with the federal government and my partner is a high school mathematics teacher. We are so grateful for the weekend getaway.”