Deadline: August 30, 2026

Dear Vacation Vault reader,

Imagine waking up inside your own private verandah stateroom…

Then stepping outside to see blue glaciers rising from the sea…

Whitewashed islands along the coast of Europe…

Or warm Caribbean water stretching to the horizon...

This hidden contest will send 11 winners on cruises for two.

And you get to choose your ship.

Sail through Alaska while whales break through the icy water…

Explore old ports and seaside towns across Europe…

Escape to Mexico or the Caribbean…

Or cruise past the rocky coast of Canada and New England.

Ten winners will each receive a cruise for two aboard their chosen ship.

Most trips last seven to nine days and include a private verandah stateroom.

One additional grand-prize winner will receive a seven-day maiden voyage aboard a newly refurbished ship in December 2027.

Altogether, they’re giving away up to $55,058 in cruises.

But this one takes slightly more effort than filling out a form.

To enter, choose one of ten ships…

Then submit either a short video or an original essay explaining why you want to see the world aboard that ship.

Your essay only needs to be 25 to 250 words.

Entries will be judged on storytelling, sincerity, and how well they capture the spirit of the voyage.

Important: You must create the entry yourself.

The official rules prohibit using generative AI to write or help create your submission.

Airfare to the departure port, hotels, gratuities, and other personal expenses are not included.

Open to legal residents of the United States, Canada excluding Quebec, the United Kingdom, and Australia who are at least 21 years old.

Choose Your Cruise & Enter Now

This 11-cruise giveaway disappears August 30th.