If you've been thinking about a getaway on a Margaritaville at Sea cruise, there's an important update to add to your budget conversation: as of February 1, 2026, the daily gratuity charges are now the highest of any major cruise line. And if you're sailing on the Paradise, there's another…
Margaritaville at Sea is giving us a sneak peek at life aboard its brand-new flagship, Beachcomber, sailing from PortMiami in 2027, and let’s just say, it looks pretty, pretty cool! The cruise line dropped concept art of several major spaces on the ship, and if these renderings are anything to…
After months of speculation — and with many convinced Galveston, Texas, was next in line — Margaritaville at Sea has finally revealed where its third ship will call home. Surprise: it’s Miami. Starting in 2027, the brand-new-to-them Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will sail out of PortMiami, offering longer Eastern and…
One of the best things about living in Florida is having cruise ships practically in your backyard. For those of us near the Palm Beaches or Tampa, it’s easy to wake up one morning and say, “I need a vacation,” and actually make it happen without hopping on a plane.…
Margaritaville at Sea is getting ready to set sail with its third and largest ship, the Beachcomber, and they just shared a peek at what the ship will look like when it is welcomed into the fleet in late 2026. Currently known as the Costa Fortuna, this vessel will join…
A few days ago, we shared the exciting news that Margaritaville at Sea was expanding its fleet with the acquisition of the Costa Fortuna. The ship, part of the Costa Cruises line, was confirmed as being sold and will leave the fleet in 2026 for a rebrand and refurbishment before…
Margaritaville at Sea has carved a niche in the cruise industry by offering a relaxed, island-inspired experience since its debut in 2022. The cruise line’s current fleet comprises two vessels: the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. The Paradise, launched in 1991, holds the distinction of…
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, MSC Cruises made history by inaugurating the world’s largest and most advanced cruise terminal at PortMiami ahead of the arrival of the line’s newest flagship MSC World America. Clocking in at 492,678 square feet, the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal is a game-changer for the…
Margaritaville at Sea (MAS) is definitely disrupting (in a good way) the cruise business out of Port Tampa Bay with its newly announced 2027 itineraries for the MAS Islander, and I can’t help but feel they’re putting some pressure on Carnival and Royal Caribbean, who also call this port home.…
If there’s one thing Margaritaville at Sea knows how to do, it’s bring the laid-back, carefree vibes of paradise to the high seas. And now, the cruise line is taking things up a notch with some exciting upgrades to its first ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise—one of the oldest cruise…
