Did you know that there is a national sweepstakes convention held at a different location each year? The 2016 National Sweepstakes Convention is being held in Las Vegas, July 28 through July 30. Right now it is sold out but you can put yourself on the waiting list here. Almost 1,000 people attend the national convention each year. Some years there is a cap on the numbers based on the locations and venue. The 2016 sweepstakes convention was capped at 700 people.
Not only will you meet other Sweepers and enjoy a fun cruise, you also get the chance to win fabulous prizes the entire week.
The 2017 National Sweepstakes Convention is going to be held on a Norwegian Cruiselines Cruise.
Enter for your chance to win a $100 On Board Credit
Eligibility: This promotion is open only to registrants of the September 23-30, 2017 NCL Escape cruise who have reserved their stateroom using the specified link for The 2017 Sweepers Escape convention and have paid the required 50% deposit.
This promotion will begin on Friday, April 29, 2016 and ends on Sunday, June, 25, 2017.
There is a maximum of one entry per person and one prize per person.
Drawings: Random drawings will be conducted beginning on Monday, May 9, 2016 with the remaining drawings to be held each Monday thereafter until the final drawing on June 26, 2017. Non-winning entries will roll over into all future drawings. Winners will be posted at the bottom of this page and on the 2017 Sweepers Escape Facebook page. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Sixty (60) Prizes (1 per week): $100 in On Board Credit which must be used on the September 23-30, 2017 voyage of the Norwegian Escape.
Sign up will be through the Sweepstakes Convention website beginning at 12:01 am CST on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Convention registration: begins July 27, 2016
Maximum attendance: 750
Cruise Dates: September 23-30, 2017
Sweepstakes Convention Facebook Page
All reservations require a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% will be due no later than June 25, 2017.
Norwegian Cruiselines Escape will sail from Miami to St. Thomas (USVI), Tortola (BVI), Nassau (Bahamas) and back to Miami.
Convention activities will be held on the three “at Sea” days in the ship’s theater.
The first two Guests in each stateroom will have the option of choosing a complimentary Ultimate Beverage Package or complimentary 3 Night Specialty Dining Package. Guests will be required to pay for the following Gratuities covering the applicable package: $99.54 per person for the Ultimate Beverage Package or $12.42 per person for the 3 Night Specialty Dining Package. The applicable per person gratuity will be added to the Final Payment.
If you would like to book a room in a category not listed above, please type your request in the comments section of the reservation website which will be open on April 30, 2017.
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, September 23: Depart from Miami, Florida
Day 2: Sunday, September 24: Day at Sea
Day 3: Monday, September 25: Day at Sea
Day 4: Tuesday, September 26: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 5: Wednesday, September 27: Tortola, British Virgin Islands 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Day 6: Thursday, September 28: Day at Sea
Day 7: Friday, September 29: Nassau, Bahamas 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Day 8: Saturday, September 30: Return to Miami, Florida
2017 National Sweepstakes Convention Cruise Prices
All cabin rates are based on double occupancy.
Gov’t. taxes/Port Fees are required
Gratuity charges of $94.50 per person can be paid on the NCL website or on the ship at the end of your cruise.
Stateroom | Category | Fare per person | Fees per person | Total Per Person |
Balcony | BD | $769.00 | $134.11 | $903.11 |
Balcony | BE | $769.00 | $134.11 | $903.11 |
Inside | IB | $509.00 | $134.11 | $643.11 |
Inside | ID | $509.00 | $134.11 | $643.11 |
Ocean View | OA | $799.00 | $134.11 | $933.11 |
Ocean View | OB | $749.00 | $134.11 | $883.11 |
Mini-Suite w/Balcony | MB | $979.00 | $136.71 | $1,115.71 |
3rd & 4th Guest in Stateroom | $299.00 | $134.11 | $433.11 |
Cancellations:
- Before March 1, 2017 will result in a penalty of $250 per registration
- Between March 2 and May 2, 2017 will result in a penalty of $400 per person
- Between May 3 and July 3, 2017 will result in a penalty of $500 per person
- Between July 4 and August 4, 2017 will result in a penalty of 80% per person
- After August 4, 2017 the penalty will be 100%
A Sweepstakes Cruise would be lots of fun!
Winner winner, cruising for dinner
Sweeping and Sailing a great combination!
Will Sweeties Sweeps be at the Vegas convention?
Sorry, no I won’t be going. I would like to go on the cruise though. Are you going to the convention this year?
This sounds like a lot of fun! Is anyone going??