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By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: August 12, 2020  - Last updated: May 13, 2024

Would you like to win a free cruise? Here are the sweepstakes in 2024 offering a free cruise to a lucky entrant picked at random.

I’m also including free cruise contests , where entrants are judged on a skill (such as writing an essay or creating a design) to win a cruise.

If you’re dreaming about a luxurious vacation getaway, why not enter some of these cruise sweepstakes and contests? All it takes is a few minutes to enter each one online.

Most of these cruise sweepstakes and contests are open to legal residents of the US (although some sweepstakes may be open to residents of other countries). I’ve included flag icons next to each cruise contest listing so you can easily see which cruise sweepstakes you’re eligible to enter.

Enter to win  cruise sweepstakes ! You’ll find cruise contests from Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, Norwegian, Disney, Viking, and more!

Good luck, and I hope you win a free cruise!

Please refer to the Official Rules link for each sweepstakes or contest before entering. Should Be Cruising will not be held liable for any typographic or other errors.

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Key To Wyn Sweepstakes: Win a $10,000 voucher for a cruise vacation 🇺🇸

One winner will receive a $10,000 Club Wyndham Travel voucher, eligible toward a cruise reservation along with flights, car rentals, and/or hotel reservations associated with the cruise booking. All travel reservations must be made with Club Wyndham Travel and be pre-paid at the time of booking.

Voucher must be redeemed by Nov. 1, 2025.

The prize also includes a 7-night vacation in a one-bedroom suite from one of the below locations:

• Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham – St. Thomas
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• Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek
• Club Wyndham Desert Blue
• The Moab Resort, WorldMark Associate
• Club Wyndham Palm Aire

Maximum occupancy is 2-4 guests, depending on availability.  Estimated value of suite portion of the prize is $2,683.00 – $6,293.00 USD.

How often can you enter?  Limit one website entry per participant per day (except for the day a participant earns 100 bonus entries for completing the profile).

Contest ends: December 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico residents may only enter the sweepstakes portion of the Promotion) who are 25 years of age or older.

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ONTA Travel Sweepstakes: Win a 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise for two 🇨🇦

One winner will receive a 7-day cruise to the Caribbean and/or Bahamas and/or Bermuda on Royal Caribbean International from a North American port of embarkation, in a balcony stateroom. The prize also includes a pair of round-trip economy class tickets for travel between Canada and the embarkation port.

How often can you enter?  Not specified

Contest ends: December 21, 2024

Eligibility: Open only to Canadian residents over the age of 21 who are legally eligible for travel to the United States and nations of the Caribbean.

Expedia Cruises Win a Dream Vacation 2024 Sweepstakes: Win a 7-night Caribbean cruise for two 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽

One winner will receive a seven-night cruise to the Caribbean for two. The prize includes a standard outside stateroom for two people with most onboard meals, activities, and entertainment included. This prize also includes roundtrip economy airfare for two, departing from a major American, Canadian, or Mexican gateway city closest to the entrant’s residence.

The estimated retail value of the prize is up to $5,000 USD. All travel related to the prize must be completed by December 31, 2025.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person

Contest ends: November 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada (including Québec), and Mexico who are 21 years old or older at the time of entry.

Brian Christopher Slots Sweepstakes: Win an 8-night Carnival cruise for two 🇺🇸

Four grand prize winners will receive a Carnival cruise for two of up to eight nights, embarking from a US port. Each prize includes a balcony stateroom for two people, $1000 in casino FunPlay, and up to $1000 in total airfare credit.

The estimated retail value of each prize is up to $6,557 USD. Cruises must be booked within three months of the date on which the winner is notified and set sail by June 30, 2025.

Contest ends: October 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 21 years old or older at the time of entry.

Stella Rosa Discover a World of Flavors Sweepstakes: Win a 7-day Europe cruise for two 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive a sponsor-selected up to 7-day European cruise sailing on a select ship for winner and one guest. Prize includes round trip economy class air transportation from the major airport nearest the winner’s home to Barcelona, Spain; ground transportation to and from the cruise terminal and airport and a $1,000 check made payable to the winner for a spending allowance.

Estimated value of the Grand Prize is $6,000 USD.

Contest ends: September 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Vizzy Cruise Giveaway: Win a 7-day Holland America cruise for two 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive the winner’s choice of one 7-day Holland America Line cruise to Alaska, the Caribbean, Canada/New England, or Mexico for the winner and a guest in an ocean view stateroom.

The prize will be fulfilled as $3,500 USD in e-gift certificates which are valid for two years from issuance date. The prize package includes round-trip air travel on Southwest Airlines for two from the closest major airport to the winner’s home and $3,000 spending money (fulfilled as a check). Guest must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of travel booking.

The winner will also receive a check for $2,000 UDS to assist with tax obligations related to the prize.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person per day

Contest ends: July 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska) and the District of Columbia who are at least 21 years old or older at the time of entry.

Carnival Celebration Key Sweepstakes: Win one of five 7-night Carnival cruises for two 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Five grand prize winners will receive a Carnival cruise for two of up to seven nights in an Ocean View cabin, embarking from a North American port. Taxes, fees, and port expenses are included in the prize.

The estimated retail value of each prize is up to $1,399 USD. Cruises must be booked within three months of the date on which the winner is notified and set sail by June 30, 2025.

How often can you enter?  There is a limit of one entry per person per Entry Period for a maximum of five entries throughout the Sweepstakes Period (see Official Rules below for details).

Contest ends: June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Québec) who are at least 21 years old or older at the time of entry.

Coca-Cola The Heroes Sweepstakes: Win a 6-day Disney cruise for four 🇺🇸

One winner will receive a 6-day/5-night Western Caribbean Cruise onboard the Disney Dream departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL for winner and up to three travel companions. Trip includes round-trip economy airfare for winner and up to three travel companions from a major airport near winner’s home to Fort Lauderdale, FL; one night hotel accommodations (if needed), and $500 for spending money for the winner, awarded in the form of a check.

The cruise will include accommodation in a balcony stateroom aboard the Disney Dream with a maximum occupancy of four people; all meals aboard the Disney Dream (excluding specialty and fine dining); one meal for each adult in the group at Palo (including gratuities); pre-paid onboard gratuities for the stateroom host/hostess, dining room server, assistant server and head server; taxes, fees, and port expenses (as defined on the Disney Cruise Line website).

Cruise must be booked at least 45 days prior to the intended travel dates and the cruise must occur from January 27, 2025 to March 15, 2025.

If the winner is a Minor, they must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian who must be 21 years of age or older.

There are two ways to enter:

• During the Promotion Period, look for special Promotion cans and bottles with a special character on it (while supplies last). For single scans of specially marked cans and bottles, you will receive a Character to add to your dashboard on the Website. You will then receive one Sweepstakes entry for the Cruise Sweepstakes Prize per eligible Character added to your dashboard. Limit one entry per scanned can or bottle throughout the Promotion Period.
• To enter for the Cruise Sweepstakes drawing without making a purchase, hand-print your complete name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, date of birth and daytime and evening telephone numbers (including area code), and valid email address, on a plain piece of 3″ x 5″ paper, and mail it in a business-size envelope with sufficient postage affixed, to: “Coca‑Cola The Heroes Sweepstakes – Cruise Entry”, P.O. Box 7734, Melville, NY 11775-7734. Mailed entries must be postmarked from April 8, 2024 through June 30, 2024 and received by July 8, 2024 in order to be included in the Cruise Sweepstakes drawing. Each mailed Entry will count as one entry into the Cruise Sweepstakes drawing and must be mailed in a separate, postmarked-and-stamped envelope.

How often can you enter?  Limit of 28 entries throughout the Sweepstakes Period (see Official Rules below for details).

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 13 years old or older at the time of entry. Parental permission is required for minors to enter.

Viking Cruises 2025 8 Day Journey Sweepstakes: Win an 8- or 12-day cruise for two in 2025 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

One winner will receive an 8- or 12-day Viking cruise for two in 2025. The lucky winner can choose from the following options, on a space-available basis:

• Paris Heart of Normandy: Estimated value of $15,596 USD per cabin ($21,396 CAD per cabin). Based on category B, double occupancy
• Mississippi: Heart of the Delta (The only 12-day journey): Estimated value of $19,596 USD per cabin ($27,996 CAD per cabin). Based on PS2 category, double occupancy
• Med based on select May 2025 Ancient Med Treasures, Iconic Western Med & Italian Sojourn. Any 8-day cruise itinerary. Estimated value of $18,996 USD per cabin ($27,996 CAD per cabin). Based on PS3 category, double occupancy
• Niagara & the Great Lakes. Any 8-day cruise itinerary. Estimated value of $20,788 USD per cabin ($29,388 CAD per cabin). Based on NS category, double occupancy

All prizes include roundtrip airfare. Winner must make reservations no more than 120 days prior to departure date. Cruise must be completed within the Viking Cruises 2025 season.

Contest ends: June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility: Open only to permanent legal residents of the 50 states of the United States, Washington DC, and Canada (excluding Québec, Guam, Puerto Rico, and all other US territories and possessions) aged 21 years or older.

Norwegian Cruise Line Giving Joy Contest: 5 Teachers will win a cruise on NCL Aqua’s Christening Voyage 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Write a short essay nominating your favorite teacher to win a vacation on Norwegian Cruise Line!

Five grand prize winners will receive an invite for two to an exclusive two-day event aboard Norwegian Aqua while the ship is docked in Boston, Massachusetts, from April 4, 2025 to April 6, 2025. Includes round-trip coach airfare for two to Boston, one night’s hotel accommodation on April 3, and roundtrip ground transfers.

The grand prize winners will also receive a three-day cruise for two aboard Norwegian Aqua ‘s Christening Voyage sailing from Miami, Florida from April 13, 2025 to April 16, 2025. Includes round-trip coach airfare for two to Miami, one night’s hotel accommodation before the cruise, and roundtrip ground transfers.

The estimated retail value of each prize is $2,800.00 USD.

Additionally, 15 finalists will win an invite for two to an exclusive two-day event aboard Norwegian Aqua while the ship is docked in Boston, Massachusetts, from April 4, 2025 to April 6, 2025. Includes round-trip coach airfare for two to Boston, one night’s hotel accommodation on April 3, and roundtrip ground transfers.

The estimated retail value of each prize is $1,650.00 USD.

Contest ends: June 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open to current legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) and Canada (excluding Québec) at least 21 years of age or older. Must be an accredited teacher currently employed at a public or private elementary school, middle school, high school, or an accredited university or college in the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) or Canada (excluding Québec).

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Learn more: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Giving Joy Contest Will Award 5 Teachers A Free Cruise On NCL Aqua

Oceania Sweepstakes: Win a 10-day luxury cruise for two 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive an Oceania cruise for two in a level B4 (Veranda) stateroom. The prize includes a $500 airfare voucher and a cruise certificate for two people for any Oceania cruise up to 10 days in length (Europe, Caribbean, and Alaska cruises only) with standard cruise inclusions.

Cruise certificate must be booked by May 31, 2025, and blackout dates may apply. Prize does not include transfers, pre/post land packages, beverage packages, shore excursions, gratuities, or any government fees or taxes. Estimated value of Grand Prize is $7,500 USD.

Additionally, one First Prize winner will receive a $2,500.00 Golfbreaks by PGA Tour certificate that can be used towards a GolfBreaks golf trip. Trip must be booked by May 31, 2025. Estimated value of First Prize is $2,500 USD.

Contest ends: May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry (or 19 if resident of AL or NE).

Travel + Leisure Explore Alaska With Cunard Sweepstakes: Win a 7-night Alaska cruise for two on Queen Elizabeth 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive a promotional certificate for a seven-night Alaska voyage aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth for the winner and a guest on one of the three available cruises below, all roundtrip from Seattle, WA:

• July 3-10, 2025: Q519
• August 21-28, 2025: Q524
• September 18-25, 2025: Q527

Cruise accommodations will be in a double-occupancy balcony stateroom (Category BC).

The Grand Prize also includes:

• Round-trip, coach airfare for winner and guest from a major, international airport within the 50 United States nearest the Winner’s residence to Seattle
• One night hotel accommodations in Seattle the night before departure
• Ground transportation from Seattle International Airport to the hotel
• Ground transportation from hotel to the cruise port in Seattle
• Ground transportation from cruise port in Seattle to Seattle International Airport

Estimated value of Grand Prize is $4,988 USD.

Contest ends: May 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, who are age 21 or older at the time of entry.

Related: Cunard Ships by Age, Size, and Class

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COMPLETED: JTV 30 Year Anniversary Sweepstakes: Win a cruise for two to Alaska or the Caribbean 🇺🇸

During each of the sweepstakes’ two entry periods, a grand prize winner will receive a cruise for two.

Entry Period 1 (October 16, 2023 – December 31, 2023): One grand prize winner will receive a 7-night Alaskan cruise for two, including round trip airfare from a major airport near winner’s home to Vancouver, Canada; ground transportation to and from destination airport and hotel and hotel and port; and one night’s hotel accommodations.

Prize includes taxes, port fees, and $1,000 spending money. Approximate Retail Value is $9,050.00 USD.

Entry Period 2 (January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024): One grand prize winner will receive an 11-night Caribbean cruise for two, including round trip airfare from a major airport near winner’s home to Fort Lauderdale; ground transportation to and from destination airport and hotel and hotel and port; and one night’s hotel accommodations.

Prize includes taxes, port fees, and $500 spending money. Approximate Retail Value is $9,605.00 USD.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person per day. Additional entries may be earned by sharing on social media and/or participating in activities (see link to Official Rules below for details).

Contest ended: March 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

COMPLETED: Viking Cruises Q1 2024 or 2025 8 Day Journey Sweepstakes: Win an 8- or 12-day river, ocean, or expedition cruise for two 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

One grand prize winner will receive an eight- or twelve-day Viking cruise for two. Cruise must be completed within the Viking Cruises 2024 or 2025 seasons as published on their website.

River Cruise Choices:

• Any 8-day cruise itinerary with the exception of Mississippi. Estimated value of $16,596 USD ($22,796 CAD). Based on category B, double occupancy, inclusive of airfare.
• Mississippi: Heart of the Delta (The only twelve-day journey). Estimated value of $21,596 USD ($29,796 CAD). Based on PS2 category, double occupancy, inclusive of airfare.

Ocean Cruise Choices:

• Any 8-day cruise itinerary. Estimated value of $18,996 USD ($21,596 CAD). Based on PS3 category, double occupancy, inclusive of airfare.

Expedition Cruise Choices:

• Any 8-day cruise itinerary. Estimated value of $22,988 USD ($32,588 CAD). Based on NS category, double occupancy, inclusive of airfare.

Contest ended: March 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility: Open only to persons 21 years of age or older who are permanent legal residents of the fifty states of the United States, Washington DC, Canada (excluding Québec, Guam, Puerto Rico, and all other US territories and possessions).

COMPLETED: Peller Estates Family Vineyards and Marlin Travel River Cruise Sweepstakes: Win an all-inclusive 7-night river cruise for two 🇨🇦

One grand prize winner will receive a 7-night European Christmas river cruise for the winner and a guest aboard the AMA Prima .

The prize includes two roundtrip airline tickets from the major airport closest to the winner’s home to Europe in economy class; a category E cabin aboard the AMA Prima sailing from Basel, Switzerland to Nuremburg, Germany from November 27, 2024 to December 5, 2024; and one night’s accommodation on December 5, 2024 in Nuremburg, Germany.

All onboard dining and an unlimited premium all-inclusive drink package aboard the ship are included for the winner and guest. The prize does not include transportation to or from departure and destination airports.

The approximate retail value of the prize is $16,000 CAD.

Eligibility: Open only to residents of Canada (excluding Québec), over 19 years of age at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: NCL Month of Tomorrows Sweepstakes: Win one of three 7-day Norwegian cruises for two 🇺🇸

Three winners will each receive a 7-day Norwegian Cruise Line cruise for two in a balcony stateroom, plus a $2,000 USD stipend to cover travel expenses.

Grand Prize cruise sailings must embark on or before December 14, 2024, and blackout dates apply (see Official Rules below for details). Approximate Retail Value of each prize is $6,000 USD.

To participate, you must have a valid Facebook account, a valid and public Instagram account or a valid and public TikTok account.

Each Tuesday and Thursday during the sweepstakes period, a challenge will be posted to Norwegian Cruise Line’s Facebook page, Instagram page, and TikTok page, for a total of eight challenges per social network.

The challenges will require entrants to create a submission by following the instructions on the post, taking a photo or recording a video of themselves completing the challenge and uploading the submission to Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person per challenge for each social network. Bonus entries will also be available for each challenge (see link to Official Rules below for details).

Contest ended: February 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the continental United States who are at least 21 years old or older at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024 Giveaway: Win a Viking Expedition Cruise or one of several cash prizes 🇺🇸

One winner will receive a Viking Expedition Voyage for two. The winner will select their preferred cruise from one of two 2024/2025 Expedition itineraries: 

• Option 1 : a 13-day Antarctic Explorer Cruise visiting Argentina and Antarctica; or 
• Option 2 : a 15-day Great Lakes Collection Cruise visiting Canada and the United States. 

The prize includes an ocean-view private Nordic Balcony (N2) stateroom, standard economy airfare for two, ground transfers to and from the ship or port of departure, onboard meals, and entertainment. Estimated retail value of the prize is $30,988.

Additionally, one winner will receive $15,000 cash, two winners will each receive $5,000 cash, and three winners will each receive $1,000 cash. All cash prizes will be awarded in the form of a corporate check. The total value of all prizes to be awarded is $58,988.

Contest ended: February 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years old or older at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: Hallmark Channel’s Loveuary Matching Moments Sweepstakes: Win a 4- to 7-day Princess cruise for two 🇺🇸

One grand prize winner will receive a $3,100 USD Princess Cruises promotional card to be used toward a 4- to 7-day domestic cruise to Alaska, California Coast/Mexico, Caribbean, or Europe for up to two people on a Princess Cruise and $2,100 USD awarded in the form of a check winner may use toward transportation to and from the point of embarkation and disembarkation, lodging, or any other travel expenses.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person per day. Eleven bonus entries can also be earned by playing the Matching Moments game (see Official Rules below for details).

Contest ended: February 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are age 21 or older at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: ABC13’s Disney Cruise Line Homeports TV Sweepstakes: Win a 4- or 5-night Disney cruise for four 🇺🇸 *Texas only*

One winner will receive a Disney Cruise prize package including the winner’s choice of a 4- or 5-night Disney Cruise Line vacation for the winner and up to three guests. The prize includes:

• Parking for one vehicle at Port of Galveston cruise terminal or voucher(s) for local round-trip ground transportation to and from the Port of Galveston
• A 4-or 5-night cruise on the Disney Magic for four
• Pre-paid onboard gratuities, taxes, fees, and port expenses Approximate retail value of the 4-night cruise is $4,931.88. ARV of the 5-night cruise is $5,592.16. Travel must be booked at least 45 days prior to the intended travel dates and the cruise must be taken between March 6, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person, per day

Contest ended: February 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT

Eligibility: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older at time of entry and be legal residents of the United States who are physically located and residing in Sponsor’s viewing area, which is comprised of the counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Liberty, Waller, Chambers, Austin, San Jacinto, Matagorda, Walker, Polk, Trinity, Grimes, Washington, Colorado, Wharton, Jackson, and Calhoun in Texas.

COMPLETED: Chuao Chocolatier SEAson of Love Sweepstakes: Win a Princess cruise for two 🇺🇸

One winner will receive an $1,800 USD Princess Cruises promotional voucher that may be used for the winner and a guest toward a Princess cruise. The voucher expires one year after its activation, and the cruise must be completed by that date.

The winner will also receive a $200 Chuao Chocolatier gift card.

Contest ended: February 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 21 years of age or older at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: Pepsi Rookie Cruise Sweepstakes: Win one of 15 $1500 Carnival Cruise Line gift cards 🇺🇸

Fifteen winners will receive a $1,500 USD Carnival Cruise Line promotional gift card to be used toward a Carnival cruise. Winner may choose from available cruises at the time of booking, and is responsible for any cruise booking costs, fees, expenses, or charges for bookings that exceed the value of the voucher.

Voucher expires one year from the issue date listed on the voucher, and must be used on a sailing that departs and returns prior to the one year expiration date.

Contest ended: February 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT

COMPLETED: Disney’s  Wish  Together Sweepstakes: Win a 3-night stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort hotel and a 4-night DCL cruise for 4 🇺🇸

One grand prize winner will receive the following vacation package for the winner and up to three guests:

• Roundtrip airfare to Orlando (note: if the winner resides within a 250-mile radius of WDW, airfare will not be provided).
• Local ground transportation from the airport to the resort if applicable
• A Concierge level room at a Disney Resort hotel for three nights prior to the cruise
• Up to four 4-Day theme park tickets with Park Hopper option and a VIP Tour Guide for up to 8 consecutive hours at one of the theme parks
• A Disney gift card with a value of $1,000.00
• Ground transportation from the resort to Port Canaveral, FL, and from Port Canaveral, FL to the Orlando International Airport (if the Winner resides within a 200-mile radius of Port Canaveral, ground transportation will not be provided)
• A 4-night cruise on the  Disney Wish  for four in a Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah; all meals onboard the ship (excluding specialty dining); pre-paid onboard gratuities for the stateroom host/hostess, dining room server, assistant server, and head server; and taxes, fees, and port expenses.
• Four Disney Product Packs with toys and accessories (ARV of each Product Pack: $557.83)

The winner will also receive a single cash payment in the form of a corporate check, intended to assist with any federal, state, or other tax obligations related to receipt of the grand prize (see Official Rules link below for details).

Approximate Retail Value of the grand prize is $42,018.61 USD.

Contest ended: January 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 years old or older at the time of entry. Permission of a parent or legal guardian is necessary for minors to enter.

COMPLETED: CruiseOne Scenic Luxury Cruise for Two Sweepstakes: Win a $10,000 luxury cruise for two 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

One winner will receive $10,000 USD toward a cruise for two to any destination. The funds can be used to cover the cabin, taxes, fees, and gratuities. 

The vacation must be booked by April 30, 2024 and redeemed by January 31, 2025.

Contest ended: January 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Canada (excluding Québec) who are 18 years old or older at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: Sturgis Buffalo Chip Win a Free Cabin Contest: Win a cruise for two on High Seas Rally 2024 🇺🇸

One winner will receive a cruise for two in an Ocean View cabin for the High Seas Rally 2024 themed sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas .

The cruise will sail from October 26 through November 2, 2024, roundtrip from Tampa. Scheduled ports of call include Bimini, Freeport, Nassau, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.

The prize does not include drink packages, port charges, taxes, gratuities, or ground transportation. Winner is responsible for all onboard purchases and excursions during the cruise. Prize is valued at $4100 USD.

How often can you enter?  One entry per household

Contest ended: December 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years old or older at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: Viking Cruises 8-Day Journey Sweepstakes: Win an 8- or 12-day cruise for two in 2024 or 2025 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

One winner will receive an 8-day Viking cruise for two in 2024 or 2025. The lucky winner can choose from the following options, on a space-available basis:

• River cruise: Any 8-day cruise itinerary with the exception of Mississippi River sailings. Estimated value of $15,596 USD ($21,396 CAD).
• Mississippi River: Heart of the Delta 12-day itinerary. Estimated value of $21,596 USD ($29,796 CAD).
• Ocean cruise: Any 8-day itinerary. Estimated value of $16,996 USD ($22,396 CAD).
• Expedition cruise: Any 8-day itinerary. Estimated value of $20,788 USD ($27,188 CAD).

All prizes include roundtrip airfare. Winner must make reservations no more than 120 days prior to departure date. Cruise must be completed within the Viking Cruises 2024 or 2025 seasons.

Contest ended: December 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT

COMPLETED: Cruise with Points by Marriott Bonvoy Sweepstakes: Win a Celebrity cruise for two and 10,000 Bonvoy points 🇺🇸

One grand prize winner will receive a cruise voucher valued at $4,500 USD valid on any available Celebrity Cruise Line sailing sold through the   Cruise with Points program (blackout dates apply). The winner will also receive 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.

The winner must book the cruise by June 30, 2024 for travel to be completed by December 31, 2024. The retail value of the total prize is $5,750.

Two first prize winners will each receive 50,000 Bonvoy points, valued at $625.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person or email address

Contest ended: December 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 states of the United States and Washington DC aged 21 years or older at the time of entry.

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COMPLETED: New York Jets Choose Fun this Holiday Season Sweepstakes: Win a Carnival cruise and a $500 JetShop gift card 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive a $2000 Carnival Cruise Line gift card, a $1000 Visa gift card for travel expenses, and a $500 JetShop.com gift card.

Contest ended: December 24, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal permanent residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years old or older at the time of entry.

COMPLETED: Expedia Cruises Win a Dream Vacation 2023: Win a 7-night Caribbean cruise for two 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽

The estimated retail value of the prize is up to $5,000 USD. All travel related to the prize must be completed by December 31, 2024.

Contest ended: November 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST

COMPLETED: Atlas Ocean Voyages: Win one of 10 luxury cruises for two in the $250,000 Luxe-Adventure Sweepstakes 🇺🇸

Enter for a chance to win one of ten all-inclusive All The Way cruises for two (sailing of winner’s choice) on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Navigator . Each Grand Prize cruise includes a category A1 stateroom and airfare, valued at $22,000.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person per day. Entrants can receive bonus entries by sharing on Facebook, Instagram, or by referring friends.

Contest ended: November 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older as of May 17, 2021.

Related: Atlas Ocean Voyages to Offer ‘Epicurean Expeditions’ in Europe

COMPLETED: Norwegian Cruise Line Marlins Sweepstakes: Win a 7-day NCL cruise for two 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day cruise certificate for the winner and one guest. The certificate is valid for a balcony stateroom on a Norwegian Cruise Line itinerary sailing from the US. The cruise must be booked by December 31, 2023 and sailing must be completed by no later than December 31, 2024.

The estimated retail value of the Grand Prize is $4,000 USD.

Contest ended:  September 24, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET

Eligibility:  Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia age 21 years or older as of the date of entry.

COMPLETED: CELSIUS 100 Days of Summer Sweepstakes: Win one of 16 3-night cruises for two plus $2000 spending money 🇺🇸

Sixteen winners will receive up to a four-day, three-night cruise for two in a standard interior cabin , including round-trip coach airfare. The grand prize also includes $2000 USD in spending money and one night in a hotel prior to the cruise.

The specific cruise line, date of trip, and departure and arrival times will be based on availability and will be determined by the contest administrator.

The estimated retail value of the prize is up to $8000 USD. All travel related to the prize must be completed by December 31, 2024.

Contest ended: September 9, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the fifty United States* and the District of Columbia who are age 18 or older as of the date of entry, and have a valid US driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.

*Note: The sweepstakes entry page says only residents of the “48 contiguous United States” and DC can enter, but the official rules clearly state all 50 states and specify that both Alaska and Hawaii residents may enter!

COMPLETED: Sunbelt Bakery Sun and Sea Giveaway: Win a Princess cruise for 4 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive a Princess cruise for the winner and three guests. The winner will also receive a case of Sunbelt Bakery Oats and Honey Chewy Granola Bars.

The prize will be awarded as a $3,900 USD Princess Cruises promotional card, and cruises are subject to availability. The cruise must be completed by August 17, 2024.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person, per day (entrants can also share the entry link on social media to earn additional entries)

Contest ended:  August 31, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET

Eligibility:  Open only to legal residents of the contiguous United States and the District of Columbia age 21 years or older as of the date of entry.

COMPLETED: PPA Pickleball Cruise Sweepstakes: Win a 7-day Holland America cruise for two 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day HAL cruise for two (to Alaska, the Caribbean, Canada & New England, or Mexico) in an Oceanview stateroom. The winner will also receive two pickleball paddle kits.

The winner’s chosen cruise must depart by November 4, 2024.

The prize includes taxes, fees, port expenses, and crew appreciation . Approximate retail value of the prize is $2,261 USD.

How often can you enter?  One entry per person (entrants can also share the entry link on social media to earn an additional entry)

Contest ended:  August 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility:  Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D. C. who are 21 years of age or older

Related: Holland America Line Partners With Professional Pickleball Association

COMPLETED: Holland America Summer for the City Honeymoon Sweepstakes: Win a 7-day cruise to Alaska for two 🇺🇸

One winner and a guest will receive a 7-day Holland America cruise for two to Alaska.

The winner will receive the prize in the form of a Holland America promotional gift card with a value of $4645. Promotional gift cards will expire on September 28, 2024.

How often can you enter? One entry per person

Contest ended: July 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia age 21 years or older as of the date of entry.

COMPLETED: Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Sweepstakes: Win a 65-day Viking cruise from Buenos Aires to Milwaukee 🇺🇸

One Grand Prize winner will receive a 2024 Viking Longitudinal World Cruise I in a Nordic Balcony stateroom plus standard airfare for two. The prize includes ground transfers to and from the ship.

In the event that the winner isn’t available for the world cruise segment, they can substitute any other River, Ocean, or Expedition itinerary sailing of equal or lesser value in 2023/2024.

The winner must redeem the prize and make a reservation at least 90 days prior to departure and before December 1, 2023.

The Grand Prize has an approximate retail value of $89,990 USD.

Contest ended:  June 30, 2023 at 11:59 AM ET

Eligibility:  Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia age 18 years or older.

COMPLETED: Cleveland Browns Fan Cruise for Two Sweepstakes: Win a 5-Night Royal Caribbean cruise 🇺🇸

One winner and a guest will receive a cruise for two on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas Browns Fan Cruise sailing March 11 – 16, 2024 roundtrip from Miami, Florida. The prize includes five nights’ accommodation in an Oceanview Balcony cabin, two Deluxe Beverage Packages (if winner and guest are 21 or over), onboard Wi-Fi, two event shirts, and welcome gifts.

Airfare is not included, and the estimated retail value of the prize is $5,200 USD.

Eligibility:  Open only to legal residents of the United States age 18 years or older.

COMPLETED: Viking Cruises 2024 or 2025 8 Day Journey Sweepstakes: Win an 8-day cruise for two 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

One winner and a guest will receive an 8-day Viking cruise for two, to be chosen from a selection of river, ocean, and expedition cruises . The winner and guest will sail in a Veranda Suite for river cruises, a Penthouse Junior Suite for ocean and Mississippi Cruises, or a Nordic Junior Suite for expedition cruises.

The Grand Prize includes roundtrip coach class airfare. Approximate prize value is $12,996 USD ($17,996 CAD) to $22,988 USD ($32,788 CAD).

Contest ended: June 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility: Open only to permanent legal residents of the 50 states of the United States, Washington DC, Canada (excluding Québec, Guam, Puerto Rico, and all other US territories and possessions) 21 years or older.

COMPLETED: Dream Vacations $10,000 Vacation Getaway: Win $10,000 for a cruise or other vacation 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

One lucky winner will receive a $10,000 credit to take the cruise or other vacation of their choice. The Grand Prize winner will be given the credit with World Travel Holdings (Dream Vacations or CruiseOne) toward an eligible cruise, tour, or resort vacation.

The prize can only be redeemed for cruise lines showcased on the company’s websites, or for tour and resort vacations through GOGO Vacations, American Airlines Vacations, Playa Hotels & Resorts, Globus Family of Brands, Walt Disney World, and Sandals Resorts.

Contest ended: April 16th, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada (excluding Québec), and Puerto Rico who are 18 (except Alabama and Nebraska age 19+ and 21+ in Mississippi).

COMPLETED: Holland America Line 150th Anniversary Sweepstakes: Win a Holland America cruise for two in a Vista or Signature Suite 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Enter for a chance to win a Holland America cruise in a Vista or Signature Suite stateroom. The winner, along with a guest, can choose the itinerary from a selection of 2023 Holland America Line sailings. The cruise must be completed by December 31, 2023.

Taxes, fees, and port expenses are included. The approximate retail value of the prize is $2,600 USD ($3,334 CAD).

Contest ended: March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Colombia, and Canada (excluding Québec) age 21 or older at the time of entry.

Related: Holland America Line Announces Longer Alaska Cruises for 2024

COMPLETED: Viking: Enter for a Chance to Win Any 8-day 2023 or 2024 Viking Journey for Two 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Enter for a chance to win an 8-day Viking Journeys cruise for two on a Viking river, ocean, or expedition cruise . One winner along with a guest can choose one of the following Viking cruises for 2023 or 2024:

• Rhine Getaway
• Danube Waltz
• Romantic Danube
• Paris & Heart of the Normandy
• Lyon & Provence
• Chateaux, Rivers & Wine
• Viking Shores & Fjords
• Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
• Journey to Antiquities
• Venice, the Adriatic & Greece
• Italian Sojourn
• Iconic Western Mediterranean
• Iberian Explorer
• Great Lakes Explorer
• Undiscovered Great Lakes
• Niagara & the Great Lakes
• New Orleans & Southern Charms
• Heart of the Delta
• America’s Heartland

The prize includes roundtrip coach airfare from a published gateway. The stateroom for the prizewinner and guest will be a Veranda Suite (AA class) for river cruises, Penthouse Junior Suite (PS class) for ocean and Mississippi Cruises, and Nordic Junior Suite (NS class) for expedition cruises.

Approximate retail value is from $12,996 USD ($16,996 CAD) to $24,988 USD ($32,788 CAD).

How often can you enter?   One entry per person

Eligibility: Open only to persons 21 years of age or older who are permanent legal residents of the 50 states of the United States, Washington DC, or Canada (excluding Québec, Guam, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories and possessions) and who are physically located therein.

COMPLETED: Holland America Line 150th Anniversary Contest: Enter to win a 7-day Alaska cruise for 2 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Design and submit an original poster including the phrases “Holland America Line” and “150th Anniversary” for a chance to win a seven-day Alaska cruise for two in a balcony cabin.

The winning poster will be featured on Holland America’s social media channels, and will also be on display at the NYC cruise terminal on April 6 and 7 while MS Rotterdam overnights in the city before its 150th anniversary transatlantic crossing.

Approximate retail value of the grand prize is up to $2,556 USD. The cruise must be booked and completed by September 28, 2024.

Contest ended: March 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to individuals who are legal residents of the United States (including the District of Columbia) or Canada (excluding Québec) who are age 21 or older at the time of entry.

Learn more: How to Enter Holland America’s Poster Design Contest to Win a Free Cruise

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Enter for a chance to win a 2023 Viking Longitudinal World Cruise II for two in a Nordic Balcony Stateroom. Prize includes 71 days of travel (September 12, 2023 to November 21, 2023) to 9 countries sailing from Duluth, Minnesota to Ushuaia, Argentina.

The Grand Prize winner will also receive round-trip coach air transportation for two from listed gateway cities and ground transfers to and from the ship or port of departure.

In the event that the winner cannot partake in any portion of this specific cruise prize, the winner may elect to partake in a different river, ocean, or expedition itinerary sailing of equal or lesser value in 2023. Approximate retail value of the grand prize is $99,990 USD.

The sweepstakes also has several runner-up prizes. One second-prize winner will receive $15,000 cash, two third-prize winners will receive $5,000, and three fourth-prize winners will receive $1000 each.

Contest ended: February 27, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to individuals who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are age 18 or older at the time of entry.

Related: Viking Announces 2024-2025 World Cruise Itineraries on Viking Sky

COMPLETED: Texas Roadhouse Love Is In The Air And On The Seas Sweepstakes: Enter to win a Princess cruise for two to the Caribbean or Mexico 🇺🇸

Enter for a chance to win a four- to seven-day Princess cruise for two from Galveston, Texas, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the winner’s choice of the Caribbean or Mexico. The prize also includes the Princess Plus package , roundtrip airfare for two, and ground transportation to and from the cruise port.

The winner must embark on the cruise within one year from the date they are notified of winning. The total approximate retail value of the prize is up to $6,040 USD.

Contest ended: February 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open to all legal residents of the United States who are 21 years of age or older at time of entry.

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COMPLETED: Princess Cruises’ Love at First Sail Sweepstakes: Enter to win one of 12 cruises for two plus a $1000 shopping spree at Ashley 🇺🇸

Enter for a chance to win a Princess cruise for two PLUS a $1000 shopping spree at furniture retailer Ashley. Twelve prize winners will receive a Princess Cruises $2,900 promotional card for the winner and one guest to use towards an eligible domestic 2023 Princess four- to seven-day cruise and a $1,000 credit for Ashley product.

Contest ended: February 16, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and Washington D.C. (excluding HI and AK) who are 21 years of age or older. Entrants must also live within 50 miles of an Ashley store.

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I would finally be able to take our special needs adult son for a trip he’s been asking for since he was a little boy. He desperately wants to go on the It’s a Small World ride!

I would take my 3 granddaughters, for a megical moment, they’d never forget with their grandma

I would go with my family

I would take my 8 year old and my 11 year old there we don’t have a lot of money and my daughter trinity is in love with Elsa has been since she’s been 2 and she’s 11 now it would be the most magical egsperince they’ll ever have and it would be my dream just to see them so happy

I would eat Dolewhip ice cream and people watch while my children ran around having a blast! There I am, with thousands of other people, all experiencing the happiest place on earth at the same time, each in our way, in our language, but with the same love and excitement in our hearts!

I would take my family on a trip of a lifetime. We have never been on vacation and my youngest is 25.

I would start packing for a fun packed trip with my #famtribe

Hi I never been I just wanted a chance to experience this once in a life I would be so grateful

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If it just so happens that I find out that I had won the amazing lifetime opportunity to com along and experience the most magical place in the world, I would be utterly Ecstatic!!! I would be in a perpetual state of Awe and Wonder!!!! Wow!!!! I can see myself saluting Mickey, Minnie. Donald his wife, and the Chipmunks and enjoying the fabulous treats wearing my Minnie head band, bubbling with joy and smiles illuminating my face! Oh and the nighttime fireworks!!! This is pure Joy and I am so happy to be part of such an amazing experience to behold and Cherish forever!!!

If I won a free trip to Disneyland. Its enough for me and my 3 daughters to go. I would use this trip to make it up to them and help myself. A few years ago I saved up for a year to take my babies on our first disneyland trip and stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel. It was my first time taking them to a hotel on a trip just us. On the way up there I had my first migraine with Aura while driving. I nearly crashed the car and was left on the side of the road panicked and scared because I was without eye sight. I had called for help and I assumed it was a panic attack of some kind. I didn’t want to let my kids down and I was 2 hours from home we continued on to our trip. I had the worst headache and was nauseous…It was a migraine so yea.(I didn’t know that) I couldn’t sleep. Thats right we did two day at Disneyland where I felt miserable and sick and we barely did any rides because I could only stand for so long and the noises were horrible for my head. I was scared so I wasn’t able to sleep. We ended up missing our magic morning that came with the the hotel. When we did leave I had to call for help driving home because my mind was so warped and I was so tired. It was a huge let down for myself and my babies. I have been wanting to make it up to them ever since. This would be the perfect opportunity for that to happen. Please.

If I won a free trip to Disneyland and was able to take up to three people I would take my grandmother my little cousin and my aunt we’ve always wanted to go but ever since my mother died we definitely haven’t had a chance we don’t have that much money but we definitely would use these tickets well so please consider us to win these free tickets that would be absolutely amazing it would be our first time going and it would be so fun and an absolute wonderful experience I just know it and that is what I would do if I won free tickets to Disneyland I would take my grandmother my little cousin and my aunt it would be absolutely amazing and I hope i do when thank you

If I won A FREE Trip to Disneyland I would be so grateful. My husband of 30 years passed away from cancer Dec. 29TH 2022, We planned a trip last July and we weren’t able to take our grandchildren Kinleigh and Addisyn. We were so excited to take them the very first time but he was too sick. Instead we planned a funeral. I would be incredibly HAPPY to take my grandchild in his honor. It would mean the world to me to win this trip!!! Sincerely, Cindy, Kinleigh and Addisyn From Martinez Ca.

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I won a trip! (Now what?)

You know how we all have our little digital “escapes?” Maybe it’s mindlessly watching an hour of TikTok videos, sifting through resale sites for pieces of fashion treasure, playing video games, or doom-scrolling threads on online forums.

Here’s mine *whispers*: I enter sweepstakes.

Yep, online contests and giveaways.

And I do so daily. Well, on the days I’m home, at least.

Every morning I wake up, make a cup of coffee , and sit down on the couch with my cat Meow to enter contests (she has come to expect this every morning, and starts meowing at me if my coffee-making takes too long).

It’s a process that only takes ten to fifteen minutes but has added way more value to our lives than it would initially seem. Over the years, I’ve won prizes large and small, like gift cards, jewelry, branded swag, hotel stays, free meals, event tickets, and more. Not unlike the moment before scratching off a lottery ticket, there’s a little thrill in imagining winning a prize – but the odds of winning an online contest are generally a little better. And as I recently won my biggest prize ever (or hopefully, my biggest prize so far ) – a four-day trip to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas – I thought it would make for a fun blog post. Today I’m sharing a little about what happens after your name is drawn as the winner , what it’s like to travel as a prize winner , expectations for filing taxes , and some best practices and   tips to better your chances of winning .

But before I get into that, I should make a quick disclaimer: I am not a lawyer thus none of this information should be taken as legal advice, and I am only sharing my personal experiences with winning sweepstakes here in the United States (other countries may have different rules and regulations for prize-winning). And though I’ll be using contest and sweepstakes interchangeably here, I’m really referring to no-purchase-necessary, random-draw sweepstakes – not the lottery or judged contests. Cool ? Cool. Let’s dive in:

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR NAME IS DRAWN AS A WINNER IN A SWEEPSTAKES?

Well , it depends on the prize administrator.

Sometimes you’ll receive an email, sometimes you’ll receive a phone call, and sometimes you’ll receive a message on social media – depending on the contest.

In the case of my most recent big win, it was a phone call and an email – for which I am grateful because I’ve gotten in the habit of not answering phone calls from unknown numbers – but for the most part, all communications are sent via email ( love having things in writing). Typically these messages contain a congratulations, a list of the prize winnings, and an attachment or link to an affidavit to complete if necessary (along with a deadline). If you didn’t enter your shipping address when submitting your sweepstakes entry, you may be asked for it now to complete fulfillment.

At this point, you should be feeling pretty excited – free things are great, right?!

But I want you to approach this situation cautiously, and make sure you perform a little due diligence before responding. First of all, do you remember entering this contest? You might be thinking, “ What ? Of course I remember entering this contest!” But if you’re in it as deep as I apparently am, you might not remember submitting your email address. Regardless of the answer, though, I still want you to dig a little further before responding with (potentially) a W-9 containing your social security number.

Now it’s time to pull up the official rules for the sweepstakes (they should be easily accessible). Give them a thorough review to make sure the message you received was sent around the drawing date specified in the rules. Way too early or late? That’s a red flag. The rules may also helpfully indicate who will be administering the contest, which will be easy to compare to the information you receive. If not, review the email you received carefully for misspellings, grammatical errors, or vagueness – all signs it could be a scam. Perhaps most importantly, look carefully at the domain in the email address. Is it from the legitimate company sponsoring the contest? That’s a great sign! But frequently, large companies hire marketing firms to handle their contests. If this is the case, time to do some sleuthing on both the company’s website and the prize administrator’s website.

To provide a real-life example, our trip to DFW was a prize sponsored by Lipton, but the prize administrator was a marketing firm that handled all aspects of the drawing and prize distribution. My first stop was the contest entry page (which I firmly remembered entering), and then the official rules. Once things seemed to check out, I switched over to Instagram, scouring the marketing firm’s page and Lipton for connections. Only once I felt satisfied with the evidence of collaboration did I respond.

The affidavit and other documents for this prize were a bit more intensive than other prizes I’ve won in the past (even, yes – another trip back in 2016, to New York City). Because this prize included a celebrity meet-and-greet and COVID waivers, I was asked to have my document notarized and my guests also had to sign separate documents. We also were all required to submit a copy of our government-issued IDs, I believe to verify eligibility and to make it easier to purchase plane tickets.

In both of my travel-related prizes, I was able to have a say in some portions of the itinerary – in the case of the Dallas trip, I could indicate flight availability and managed to convince them to provide a stipend for a rental car instead of a rideshare service gift card. If your prize is a trip, there may be a little flexibility – it doesn’t hurt to ask!

If your prize is a physical item, you may be able to request a specific style or color – or you might just be locked into whatever stock is on hand. Delivery is typically much easier to coordinate; for the most part, things will simply be shipped to your home (unless you’ve won some sort of experience, which will require a bit more effort on your part to obtain).

Now onto the fun part:

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO TRAVEL AS A PRIZE WINNER

Depending on the prize, your prize travel experience will likely be similar to that of your regular travel but with a few extra perks. If airfare and/or lodging is part of your prize, you probably won’t have to worry about making those bookings – that will likely be taken care of for you. The same goes for any experiences you receive, which may very well be more VIP than you’re used to (or at least, what I’m used to). Some real-life examples of these experiences:

1. Sitting in the second row of a Broadway show

Part of my NYC prize back in 2016 included tickets to an “event” of my choosing. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally attend a Broadway show, so I requested tickets for The Book of Mormon and didn’t for a moment consider where our seats might be. Imagine my delight when the usher steered us toward the stage, directly behind the first row (or as Michael refers to it, “the splash zone”). At $400+ per ticket, this was something I’d likely never consider purchasing – truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

2. A private celebrity meet-and-greet

Full disclosure: I don’t place much stock in celebrity. We’re all just people at the end of the day, and I don’t feel that tingle or sense of awe at being in the same room as someone famous – and doubly so if it’s not a celebrity I know much about. So admittedly, our meet-and-greet with Brad Paisley was a tad awkward as we’re not big country music fans- but a fun story to share nonetheless.

3. Courtside seats at an NBA game

Although I didn’t have to travel for this prize – four tickets to a Charlotte Hornets game – it was yet another incredible experience-based prize I would never have purchased myself. Sitting courtside and watching the players’ athleticism (and whoa , they really are so tall) was certainly a pinch-me moment – but I was honestly just as excited for the massive free buffet in the club (you can see this prize in action on TikTok !).

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TAX TIME AFTER YOU WIN A SWEEPSTAKES

From the highs to the lows, right? Let’s chat about a subject we simply can’t ignore when discussing sweepstakes winnings: taxes .

(I know I already made a disclaimer, but I’m just going to say it again anyway: I’m not a lawyer and I’m not a tax advisor – I’m just a gal who has won a lot of sweepstakes and paid the taxes on them. Consult those experts if you have any questions on the nitty-gritty of prize taxes).

A free trip is great – but according to the IRS, its value is considered income.

You and I both know you can’t pay your rent or grocery bill with a free hotel stay or concert tickets, but the IRS doesn’t see it that way. To them, a prize is a prize is a prize – and all of them are treated the same. So, whether you win $5,000 cash or a trip to Jamaica valued at $5,000 – the IRS doesn’t care. All they want is to get their share of that $5,000 value.

If you win a prize that’s valued at over $600, by law the company administering the giveaway is supposed to request a W-9 and report your winnings to the IRS by using form 1099-MISC. But even if you don’t receive a 1099-MISC, you are still required to report the fair market value of all prize winnings on your tax return. I highly recommend keeping a spreadsheet to record your winnings.

But that’s not all – depending on the prize value and your personal income situation, you may need to pay estimated taxes quarterly (a tax advisor is a great resource here!). And if you’re “lucky” enough, it’s possible that your winnings could bump you into the next tax bracket, and you’d owe a higher amount on that additional income.

BEST PRACTICES FOR ENTERING SWEEPSTAKES, AND TIPS FOR INCREASING YOUR ODDS OF WINNING

The misconception among both friends and acquaintances is that I am somehow luckier than other people, but that, naturally, is not true (it should be evident by just how frequently I manage to get myself in a pickle!). The reality is: I only win things because I enter . You have a 0% chance of winning a contest you don’t enter, as I always say.

Somebody has to win these random drawings – so it may as well be you. Here are some of my favorite tips for staying safe while entering sweepstakes (scams abound on the internet!) and bettering your odds:

1. Use a reliable source to find sweepstakes

There are many sweepstakes forums out there – some with easy-to-navigate sites and others that feel like you’re walking in a minefield. Here’s where I source the vast majority of contests I enter – users on this active forum are quick to share if something seems fishy.

2. Protect yourself

As always, never trust everything you read on the internet (just a reminder, you’re entering these sweepstakes at your own risk!). Before entering, do a little digging: is this contest hosted on a brand’s actual website? Are they promoting it on their social media pages? Is the form put together well, with correct spelling and grammar? Use this information to decide whether or not it’s safe to enter your information. And speaking of your info, never use your primary email address or phone number – it’s easy and free to sign up for a secondary Gmail account and Google Voice number (just make sure to check them frequently!). You’ll thank me later.

3. Know your tendencies

Entering sweepstakes is kind of thrilling – how fun is it to imagine yourself as the grand prize winner? Although there’s no cost to enter these sweepstakes, it is a little like gambling. If you struggle with addictive tendencies, it might be best to skip this hobby. But some advice for everyone: set time limits. My max is fifteen minutes (or about the amount of time I’d otherwise be scrolling Instagram while trying to wake up).

4. Read the rules carefully

In the U.S., sweepstakes are required to be no purchase necessary – if the contest is requesting you make a purchase or enter a product code, it’s time to open up the rules and search for the AMOE (or alternate method of entry). Some may ask you to submit your entry over email, via a second form, or by mail (personally, I skip the mailed entries because of the postage costs). While you’re reviewing the rules, note the entry deadline, the total number of entries per person and frequency that a person can enter, and whether or not you are eligible to enter based on your age, location, student status, etc. To better your chances of winning, look for contests that have a small barrier to entry. Think about it, how many people are going to write an essay or upload a photo? Those requirements at entry are definitely going to deter people – increasing your odds of winning. Contests with a shorter run time will generally have fewer entrants (again, that’s better for you!), as will contests that are only available for target markets (a smaller number of competitors!). And make sure you’re entering as often as the rules allow – if you can enter once a day, you’ll have better odds than the person who only entered once.

5. Only enter contests that have prizes you actually want

Remember those taxes? Do you want to be paying taxes on junk you don’t want? My guess is going to be no . So if the prize is a set of skis and you live in Florida and rarely ski, chances are you might save money and space by renting a pair of skis every couple of years [here’s where I should mention that you shouldn’t just focus on the grand prize – you’re ultimately entering for those second and third prizes as well]. But money is really only half of it – your time is incredibly precious. If there are things in your life that are more deserving of your time than the slight chance you’ll win something (say, your family or your job), that’s where you should be devoting your time instead. I promise you’ll be much happier, and dare I say it? A guaranteed winner .

FINAL THOUGHTS ON ENTERING SWEEPSTAKES

I still feel like this is such a weird hobby to divulge online, but it’s added so much value to our lives that it feels “worth it” to me. That being said, if it ever stops feeling worth it – if it ever consumes too much of my time, or occupies too much of my headspace during a critical period – I’m happy to walk away. But for now? Well, wish me luck!

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I’ve always wondered how the winners in contests were notified. Having the worst luck when it comes to lottery and drawings, I’ve never had the experience.

Great read. Thanks for posting it.

Keep trying! The only way you’ll for sure not win is by not entering. Thanks for reading!

Just came across your post. Congrats on your win. I started entering sweepstakes in 2006 and have won tons of prizes over the years. My biggest wins were a Superbowl trip in 2014 and an Acapulco trip in 2006. I also love to get my coffee first thing and then sit down to enter sweeps. This is my favorite hobby. Sending you good luck if you are still entering.

Thanks for the article!

I appreciate the breakdown of the different taxes you might encounter when winning a trip. It’s eye-opening to see how it can vary depending on the prize value and your own tax situation. Definitely something to keep in mind before getting too excited about winning.

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Keeping you informed about most things travel, win a 2023 ford bronco + trip for 2 to california.

In the sweepstakes, one lucky winner will win a 2023 Ford Bronco and a four night trip for two to California!

It’s been a long time since I last visited California. I’d love to win this prize to head back and see more of the state. It would also be awesome to win a Ford Bronco!

Let’s take a closer look at he sweepstakes.

The Prize : A 2023 Ford Bronco + Trip For 2 To California

Trip includes:

• Roundtrip economy flights
• 4 Nights hotel accommodations (one night each in Santa Barbara, Malibu, Big Sur and Napa Valley)
• $4,000 prepaid gift card
• Daily activities including a surf lesson, winery tour + whale watching boat ride

The Rules :

• Open to legal residents of the USA
• Must be 18 years of age or older to enter
• Get one entry for registering
• Earn up to 20 bonus entries for referring a friend
• Earn one bonus entry for E-Mail & SMS Opt-In

Sweepstakes ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PST on February 29, 2024.

Find out more and enter for a chance to win the prize here .

(If you enter through my link, I can earn up to 20 bonus entries.)

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Not to split hairs here but shouldn’t they give away a 2024 Bronco since they don’t even pick the winner until 2024 and the 2024 models are coming out now?

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Would you like to win a trip abroad? The International Travel sweepstakes list is full of chances for you to win trips overseas. If you want to take a free trip to Italy, the Caribbean, Canada, or other locations outside of the US, this is the place to start. Win free international travel with these sweepstakes!

If you're looking for chances to win trips within the US, visit the US Vacation Sweepstakes list, or try to win trips to popular destinations with the Hawaii Sweepstakes List and the Las Vegas Sweepstakes List . You can also win free Disney vacations with the Disney Sweepstakes list. If you'd like to win a free cruise, visit the Cruise Sweepstakes list.

1. United Cruises - 1,000,000 Mile Sweepstakes Enter to win free getaways including airline miles and cruise vouchers worth up to $8,000. Entry Frequency: One time per person/email End Date: December 31st, 2022 Eligibility: Open to the U.S. More Information about this Sweepstakes Enter Sweepstakes Directly

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Hawaii Sweepstakes Come Roaring Back

There was a lull in Hawaii sweepstakes compared with prior years. But that has apparently ended with a resurgence of free trips to Hawaii via these eight active Hawaii contests today. We’re glad to see them back.

For those of you who have asked about the absence of Hawaii sweepstakes, we’re pleased to have found these. Take a look at these eight Hawaii sweepstakes and enter for your chance to win a complimentary Hawaii vacation. Do not delay in entering these competitions, as some of them are set to conclude soon.

Please note that Beat of Hawaii has no affiliation with these travel contests. So, feel free to enjoy them, and we eagerly await hearing from you if you decide to participate, especially if you happen to secure a win. It’s worth mentioning that several Beat of Hawaii readers have already achieved grand prize free trip to Hawaii wins, and you could be next!

There are various ways to enter these Hawaii sweepstakes. Simply click on the provided links for each sweepstake’s details, where you can complete the entry forms. Making a purchase is not necessary. Review the rules carefully, as alternate winners will be chosen if the grand prize winner cannot be reached. Additionally, we advise unchecking any boxes to avoid receiving unwanted emails from contest sponsors.

As a helpful tip, consider using an alternate email address when entering Hawaii contests to prevent potential marketing spam resulting from your entries.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Trip to Hawaii Contest .

Trip for four to North Shore Oahu from the continental US. Includes airfare, accommodations, Polynesian Cultural Center, horseback riding and zip-line.

Open to legal residents age 21+ of the following states: Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York.

Mana Up Hawaii Showcase Contest .

Enter for a chance to win 120,000 HawaiianMiles. There is no hotel or other travel provided, however.

Open to US residents age 21 and older. Enter by November 19, 2023.

Food & Wine Great Getaway $10,000 Sweepstakes .

The grand prize is $10,000, which can be used for a free trip to Hawaii.

Enter by December 31, 2023. Open to US residents age 21 and over.

Hawaiian Bros. Hawaii Free Trip to Hawaii Sweepstakes .

Grand prize of a trip to Hawaii, including transportation, airfare, lodging, and excursions, valued up to $3,500. Enter by November 8, 2023.

Open to US residents age 18 and over.

Ducks Experience Hawaii Sweepstakes .

Win a two-night trip for two to Honolulu on August 23-25, 2024, plus two tickets for the Oregon Ducks’ season opener against the University of Hawaii on August 24, 2024. Includes hotel and round-trip coach class airfare.

Open to US residents age 18 and over. Enter by November 24, 2023.

Stride Win a Trip to Hawaii .

Win a trip to Hawaii plus orthotic insoles. Details are not provided, but the value of prizes is stated as $1,000.

Enter by January 3, 2024. Open to those who are at least 13+ years old at the time of entry for legal residents worldwide except they are prohibited by law.

Travel & Leisure Travel In Style $10,000 Sweepstakes .

Enter by December 31, 2023. Open to residents of the US age 21 and older.

Salem Media Group Hawaii Sweepstakes .

Win a trip for two to Honolulu. Includes airfare and hotel.

Open to legal residents of the US age 18 and older. Residents of Alabama and Nebraska age 19 and older, and Mississippi age 21 and older.

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My fiancé is from Australia and we’d love to visit Hawaii as this is where we want to get married! This would be an absolute dream come true for us to travel together!

One caveat – The odds of winning are pretty small, but your in-box will get bombed with ads & spam messages.

Couldn’t figure out the Jeff Allen one…

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Powerball winning numbers for July 20, 2024 lottery drawing jackpot. Winner last night?

The  Powerball  lottery jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night's drawing .

Grab your tickets  and let's  check your numbers  to see if you're the game's newest millionaire.

Here are the numbers for the Saturday, July 20, Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $91 million with a cash option of $43.6 million.

Powerball, Mega Millions: Want to win the lottery? Here are luckiest numbers, places to play

Powerball numbers 7/20/24

The  winning numbers  for Saturday night's drawing were 18, 25, 31, 40, 57, and the Powerball is 4. The Power Play was 3X.

Did anyone win Powerball last night, Saturday, July 20th, 2024?

No one matched all six numbers  to win the Powerball jackpot.

A ticket bought in Arizona matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million, and a ticket sold in Tennessee matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million.

Double Play  numbers are 10, 14, 31, 34, 67, and the Powerball is 20.

Zero tickets matched all six numbers , and no one matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $500,000.

Powerball winner? Lock up your ticket and go hide. What to know if you win the jackpot

How many Powerball numbers do you need to win a prize?

You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.

What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?

Matching two numbers won't win anything in Powerball unless one of the numbers is the Powerball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Powerball is also worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.

Powerball numbers you need to know: These most commonly drawn numbers could help you win

How much is the Powerball drawing jackpot?

The Powerball jackpot for Monday, July 22, 2024, is now an estimated $102 million with a cash option of $48.9 million, according to  powerball.com .

When is the next Powerball drawing?

Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

How much is a Powerball lottery ticket?

A single Powerball ticket costs $2. Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot. Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.

How to play Powerball

Mega Millions numbers: Anyone win Friday night?

Mega Millions winning numbers

Friday night’s  winning numbers  were 10, 17, 23, 50, 67, and the Mega Ball was 3. The Megaplier was 3X.

The Mega Millions  continued to rise after no one matched all six numbers from Friday night's drawing .

How much is the Mega Millions drawing jackpot?

The  current Mega Millions jackpot  is now worth an estimated $279 million, with a cash option of $131.1 million.

Powerball 2024 drawing jackpot winners

Here is the list of 2024 Powerball jackpot wins, according to  powerball.com :

• $842.4 million — Jan. 1; Michigan .
• $1.362 million — April 6; Oregon .
• $214.9 million — May 6, Florida .
• $222.6 million — June 10, New Jersey .
• $139.3 million — July 3, Ohio .

Powerball Top 10 lottery drawing jackpot results

Here are the all-time top 10 Powerball jackpots, according to  powerball.com :

• $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
• $1.765 billion — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
• $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
• $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024; Oregon.
• $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California.
• $842 million — Jan. 1, 2024; Michigan.
• $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin.
• $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts.
• $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington.
• $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland.

Powerball numbers: Anyone win Wednesday night's drawing?

Powerball, Mega Millions history: Top 10 U.S. lottery drawing jackpot results

Here are the nation's all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to  powerball.com :

• $2.04 billion,  Powerball  — Nov. 7, 2022; California.
• $1.765 billion, Powerball — Oct. 11, 2023; California.
• $1.586 billion,  Powerball  — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee.
• $1.58 million, Mega Millions  — Aug. 8, 2023; Florida.
• $1.537 billion,  Mega Millions  — Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina.
• $1.35 billion, Mega Millions — Jan. 13, 2023; Maine.
• $1.337 billion,  Mega Millions  — July 29, 2022; Illinois.
• $1.326 billion, Powerball — April 6, 2024; Oregon
• $1.13 billion, Mega Millions — March 26, 2024; New Jersey.
• $1.08 billion, Powerball — July 19, 2023; California.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter:  @ChrisFSims .

Donald Trump to appear at 1st rally since assassination attempt, 1st rally with JD Vance

Attendees are gathering in Grand Rapids, Michigan , Saturday for former president Donald Trump 's first rally since an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally last week. It will also be the first rally since Trump and JD Vance became the GOP nominees for president and vice president.

Trump survived the assassination attempt on July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In the week since, Trump has attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, ending the week with a long, rambling acceptance speech .

Trump and Vance will appear at the Van Andel Arena, which can accommodate more than 12,000 attendees, who may face extra security after the U.S. Secret Service 's handling of the Pennsylvania rally came under scrutiny.

Here is what to know about Trump's appearance Saturday.

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What time does Trump's Michigan rally start?

Doors to the arena open at 1 p.m. Saturday, local time. The rally starts at 5 p.m.

Where is the Trump rally Saturday?

The rally is at the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Trump has won and lost Michigan

Michigan is a critical battleground state for the 2024 election.

In 2016, Trump beat Hillary Clinton by a narrow margin, just over 10,000 votes, taking 47.6% of the vote compared to Clinton's 47.4%.

In 2020, President Joe Biden beat Trump by a few percentage points, taking 50.6% of the vote compared to Trump's 47.8%.

Michigan's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a top Democratic player whose name is often mentioned as a potential alternative to Biden as he resists mounting calls to step out of the race .

In a video posted on X Saturday, Whitmer "welcomed" Trump and Vance to the state, touting Michigan policies such as protecting reproductive rights and being friendly towards unions.