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Who'd like to win a cruise?!

Who'd like to win a cruise?!

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I love a good competition don’t you? 

Especially once that might win you a cruise or cruise related goodies!  I suddenly realised that there were a few I had entered that had closing dates coming up shortly so I thought it would be friendly to share them with you all - if you know of a competition I’ve missed then please add a link in the comments!

Good luck and please do let me know if you win a cruise - especially if you need someone to come with you!!

PS: Tiny little reality check…. I suspect most of these are UK only competitions but if you are from elsewhere you can always check and see!!

August 7th

Win a ‘the chance to experience the new P&O ship IONA’  on a cruise to the Fjords by signing up to the email list of Broadway travelcruise. The prize is obviously a cruise but there are no details....

https://campaigns.mapp.com/uk/broadway-travel-media/campaign/?pid=508&tid=&1=1

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August 9th

Vote in the British Cruise Awards 2019 to enter a prize draw. The prize is a cruise for two on the brand new Carnival ship  Mardi Gras which launches in August 2020 - an ocean view cabin on a ship which will feature the worlds first-ever roller coaster at sea! 

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https://www.cruise-international.com/win-a-carnival-cruise/

August 9th

Best magazine is offering a a 15-night cruise for two to the Canary Islands and Madeira with Cruise & Maritime Voyages for your email signup to their mailing list.  https://hearst.emsecure.net/optiext/optiextension.dll?ID=QtSH5JAiWMe%2BRboyGisJV1hz_r41OmLzG2UBD95tlsj2Pv5tjJDkwY9%2BkgzFuVuc4aNUD7qG638QQN

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August 12th

Molton Brown has created the new Seabourn Collection and are offering a  7-day Caribbean cruise aboard a Seabourn ship for 2 people with £1,500 cash to use towards your flights and transfers, in exchange for your for your email signup to their mailing list.

https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/features/behind-the-fragrance/the-seabourn-collection#win

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August 17th

Vote in the Wave Awards to win a luxury seven-night cruise in the Greek islands with Celestyal Cruises, including flights and transfers, through World of Cruising Magazine, in exchange for your for your email signup to their mailing list.

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https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/vote/

August 17th

World of Cruising have another Cruise & Maritime Voyages cruise on offer… 12-night ‘Easter Hidden Baltic Treasures’ for two in a twin ocean view, departing from London Tilbury on 11 April 2020, in exchange for your for your email signup to their mailing list.

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https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/win-cmv-baltic/

August 17th

The Cruise Addicts community have competition to win some cruise goodies in their new River Cruise Addicts Facebook Group. Just join the group to enter. https://www.facebook.com/groups/RiverCruiseAddicts/

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August 22nd

Avalon Waterways have a competition to win a river cruise, valued at $11,772 for two people, twin share in a Panorama Suite, Category B. The cruise departs October 28, 2019. (Answer is BUDAPEST)

https://giveawayalley.com/win-european-cruise

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August 25th

Classic fm have teamed up with Viking Cruises to win an eight-day cruise includes return flights from London, in a Veranda Stateroom on board the award-winning Viking Longship, in Southern France on their Lyon & Provence itinerary. You need to be a registered subscriber to their website to enter. (Answer is VIENNE)

https://campaign.classicfm.com/viking-classicfm-july19

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August 27th

Tesco Food Magazine have teamed up with Fred Olsen  to offer a prize of an eight-night Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Into the Heart of Spain & Bordeaux’ (M2021) cruise, onboard Braemar ship, for two adults (18+). Winner and guest will share a Deluxe Balcony Room in exchange for your email signup to their mailing list.

https://realfood.tesco.com/competition/prize-draw-august-19-fred-olsen-cruises.html

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Good Luck!!

xx

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Hidden Gems of the UK - DOVER our guest blog for the HIDDEN GEMS series

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