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Carnival enhances military savings, adds cruise giveaways

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Carnival’s shipboard military appreciation events now feature a chance for military families to win a free three- to eight-day cruise
In honor of US Veterans Day this month, Carnival Cruise Line is enhancing its military benefits for active and retired members of the US armed forces.

The line is launching a new monthly cruise giveaway for military families who attend one of Carnival’s military appreciation events held on board during every cruise across the fleet. Additionally, a booking incentive in November provides special discounts for military personnel which are combinable with the line’s already low Early Saver rates.

New, beginning this November, Carnival’s shipboard military appreciation events feature a chance for military families to win a free three- to eight-day cruise from any US homeport to the Bahamas, Caribbean or Mexico. One drawing per month will be held from all entries received fleetwide, with the monthly winners to be announced on the Facebook page of Carnival’s well-known cruise director turned brand ambassador, John Heald.

The events will also feature a video tribute honoring the armed forces and narrated by Carnival president Christine Duffy.

A special booking promotion for active and retired military personnel running from Nov. 3-14 provides a $50 on-board credit per cabin plus a two-category upgrade and reduced deposits starting at $99 per person, which can be combined with Early Saver rates. In addition, passengers who qualify for the promotion can book up to two additional staterooms with the same bonuses and pricing.