Unique Minnesota Raffle Sends Winner On Lake Superior Freighter

If you ever wondered what life on the high seas is like, a Minnesota museum is giving one lucky winner a round-trip cruise on a 1,000-foot lake freighter.

The unique raffle is a fundraiser for the Lake Superior Marine Museum Association. They operate the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center next to the historic Duluth Lift Bridge.

A Unique Minnesota Fundraiser

The raffle for the "Cruise of a Lifetime" includes a 6–7 day trip aboard the Edwin H. Gott for the winner and up to 3 guests during the 2026 shipping season. The winner and their guests will likely board the ship in Two Harbors.

According to the raffle entry ticket, the winner and their travel companions will need to keep their "schedule very flexible." Winner and guests will sail when the ship is available.

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To be eligible for the cruise, all the travelers will need a passport and be 18+. The entry deadline is November 1st. The winner will be drawn at the Gales of November Conference at the DECC on November 8th.

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How to Enter This Cruise of a Lifetime

If you're interested in winning this once-in-a-lifetime cruise, you can print and send in your raffle tickets by mail here. Each raffle entry is $10 or 3 for $25.

The Lake Superior Marine Museum Association is dedicated to preserving the maritime heritage of Lake Superior and the Port of Duluth-Superior by working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to collect and exhibit artifacts, documents, and photographs.