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End Date: December 31, 2026
Each winner chooses one Carnival cruise from a U.S. port, up to eight nights, in a Balcony Room for two.
You’ll also get $1,000 in FunPlay credit for onboard casino use and up to $1,000 total in airfare credit!
Includes travel.
Online entry form (requires valid email and VIFP number; one will be assigned for free if you don’t already have one)
4 Entry Periods, 1 entry total during the entire Sweepstakes Period
Period 1: 1/20/26 – 3/31/26
Period 2: 4/1/26 – 6/30/26
Period 3: 7/1/26 – 9/30/26
Period 4: 10/1/26 – 12/31/26
Grand Prize: (4 winners)
This sweepstakes offers a high-value travel prize with airfare support and onboard credit, which makes it more substantial than many cruise giveaways. The entry takes just a quick form submission, and your single entry remains eligible across multiple drawings. If you like bigger, experience-based prizes and don’t mind waiting it out, this is a smart one to add to your list.
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