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Only 500 -1049 Passes Available

HELLO, PARADISE

Unlimited sailings through 2023.

Subject to Availability, Applicable Blackouts Dates and  Below  Terms and Conditions

EXPERIENCE LIMITLESS PARADISE WITH

UNLIMITED PARADISE PASS

• Unlimited non-consecutive 2-night sailings for the rest of 2023
• Valid for Double Occupancy – Bring a friend for free
• Must book 24-72 hours before departure
• Best available Ocean View or Inside Stateroom – room assigned at Terminal check-in
• Does not include taxes, fees, port expenses, gratuities*, fuel surcharges, or onboard expenses
• Ultimate Paradise Passes are limited and while supplies last

$899 PER PASS (PASSENGER + GUEST)

• Passes valid for double-occupancy Ocean View or Inside Staterooms only, based on availability at the time of check-in

Get into the vacation state of mind and escape to The Bahamas year-round with Margaritaville at Sea’s new Ultimate Paradise Pass. With the Ultimate Paradise Pass, you’ll lock in a great price to experience all the relaxation, hospitality, and adventure of Margaritaville at Sea. Each pass covers a double-occupancy stateroom so you can escape to Paradise, together.

Call to book your Ultimate Paradise Pass sailing reservation 3 days or less before departure and get our best available cabin (excluding Suites), subject to availability at the time of check-in. When your reservation is confirmed, you’ll pay a booking fee, taxes, fees and port expenses. You’ll also be able to add-on any of our upgrades, packages, and excursions at time of booking. Start packing because you’re already halfway to The Bahamas!

Limited Time Price:

Retail price:, experience limitless paradise with unlimited non-consecutive sailings..

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Purchase an Ultimate Paradise Pass for $899. Each person may only purchase 1 Pass and each Pass is valid for the purchaser plus 1 guest and is non-transferrable.

Upon purchasing an Ultimate Paradise Pass, you will receive your unique pass with name and booking ID. Name on pass MUST match the government-issued ID you will use to check-in for boarding at the Terminal (learn more about Required Travel Documents ). Passes are valid from date of purchase until December 31, 2023.

When you’re ready to sail, call 1.800.814.7100 to check availability on your requested date and complete your booking. You must book your Paradise Pass sailing between 24 to 72 hours in advance of the requested sailing.

Confirm your sailing for an additional $19.99 booking fee (per cabin) plus taxes, fees and port expenses (per person).

Pack your bags and get ready to sail!

Things you should know.

ULTIMATE PARADISE PASSHOLDER BENEFITS

In addition to locking in a great price for the remainder of 2023, the ultimate paradise pass offers unique benefits designed just for passholders:.

Get access to exclusive previews, invitations and events designed just for Ultimate Paradise Passholders

Free Express Pass on your first Ultimate Paradise Pass sailing

10% off packages and excursions (booked onboard)

10% discount for retail purchases (excluding food, beverage, casino and spa purchases)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA ® PASS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Margaritaville at sea® pass terms and conditions.

These terms and conditions apply to the purchase and use of a Margaritaville at Sea® Paradise Pass (“Pass”). By purchasing a Pass, you agree to become a Margaritaville at Sea® Paradise Pass holder (“Passholder”) and must comply with these terms and conditions, as well as any other applicable terms, conditions or agreements, including but not limited to, the Cruise Ticket Contract and Terms and Conditions of Use and any applicable terms of payment.   In the event of any conflict between those other applicable terms and conditions and these Margaritaville at Sea® Paradise Pass Terms and Conditions, including with respect to the Pass Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver below, these Margaritaville at Sea® Paradise Pass Terms and Conditions govern. By purchasing a Pass, you are purchasing a limited license to sail on Margaritaville at Sea’s ® vessel. From time to time or at any given time, additional information concerning cruise reservations available to Passholders may be available on the Paradise Passholder information webpage. (“MVAS Annual Pass Details”). The terms, conditions and limitations described on the MVAS Paradise Pass Details web page are incorporated herein by reference and apply to each Passholder booking a cruise on Margaritaville at Sea’s® vessel.

PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY. THESE TERMS INCLUDE A TIME LIMITATION TO BERING CLAIMS, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, A JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND A BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AGREEMENT TO RESOLVE DISPUTES IN ARBITRATION. DETAILS ARE SET FORTH IN SECTION 5.0 BELOW.

1.0 Purchasing a Pass. Guests who are 18 years or older and a U.S. resident are eligible to purchase a Pass by calling the following number: 1.800.814.7100, subject to availability for the purchase price listed on the MVAS Annual Pass Details found at the Margaritaville at Sea® website ( www.margaritavilleatsea.com ) (the “Website”), exclusive of booking fees, taxes, fees, and port expenses, gratuities, fuel supplements, and any onboard expenses. There are a limited number of Passes available.

1.1 Additional Fees and Expenses Not Included in Pass. At the time of booking a cruise with a Pass, the Passholder will be responsible for paying the prevailing booking fee per stateroom, plus taxes, fees, and port expenses per passenger. Passholders are also responsible for paying (1) gratuities per night for each guest, which are the sole property of Margaritaville at Sea® to use however it sees fit in its sole discretion, (2) a fuel supplement per night for each guest, (3) mandatory valet parking at the Port of Palm Beach, and (4) any and all onboard expenses. Margaritaville at Sea® reserves the right to adjust these fees and expenses in its sole discretion. All updated fees and expenses can be found on MVAS Annual Pass Details webpage on the Website.

1.2 Pass Term and Renewal. The Pass is only valid annually from November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. Passes expire at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2024. Passholders may have the option to auto-renew their Passes.

2.0 How and When to Book.   Passholders must book their cruise between seventy-two (72) to twenty-four (24) hours before sailing. To book and travel on a Margaritaville at Sea® cruise, each Passholder is required to have both a booking and a Pass valid for admission to the vessel for the same dates on which he/she plans to cruise.   Call 1.800.714.8100 to check availability on the requested cruise date and complete your booking. Passholders must sail with a guest in the same stateroom. Passholders cannot book a cruise with the Pass if the Passholder is sailing as a single passenger.

2.1 What is Included in the Pass. Passholders are eligible to book one (1) double-occupancy stateroom per booking on non-consecutive, round-trip, two-night sailings departing from and returning to the Port of Palm Beach on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise during valid dates throughout the duration of their Pass term. The Pass is only valid from November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. Cruise bookings must be non-consecutive meaning Passholders cannot book two cruises back-to-back. Bookings for Passholders are subject to the availability of booking allocations to Passes as determined by Margaritaville at Sea®, applicable Pass blackout dates, vessel capacity, charters, and published operating schedule. Pass bookings are for Ocean View and Inside Staterooms only subject to availability at the time of booking. Passholders are required to have at least one (1) additional guest in each reservation made using the Pass and, pursuant to Section 2.2. below, are not allowed to use the Pass to book individual sailings. Passholders will also have access to exclusive previews, invitations and events designed just for Paradise Passholders, which can be viewed on the MVAS Annual Pass Details webpage.

2.2 Pass Limitations. Passes are subject to the following limitations:

• Owning a Pass does not guarantee a cruise booking even on dates not subject to blackout;
• Margaritaville at Sea® is not obligated to make staterooms available to Passholders that are otherwise booked or available for booking in Margaritaville at Sea’s® sole discretion;
• Reservations for Passholders are available on a first come first serve basis;
• Passholders cannot book a cruise with the Pass if the Passholder is sailing as a single passenger and must sail with a guest in the same stateroom;
• Other restrictions, such as the time during which a Passholder may hold or make reservations and no-show rules, may apply, and may change from time to time in Margaritaville at Sea’s® discretion without notice or liability;
• Passes are not valid for one-way sailings or Cruise and Stay vacations;
• Pass bookings are for Ocean View and Inside Staterooms only based on availability at the time of booking;
• Passholder’s reservation is not transferable, such that Passholder must be on every booking made using the Pass and shall present valid identification at embarkation;
• Passes are void where prohibited by law;
• Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable;
• Only a Passholder can make a booking using the Pass, and the Passholder must be a guest on the reserved booking; and
• Passes cannot be used to book suites.

2.3 Blackout Dates. Pass blackout dates are dates on which a Pass is not valid for cruising and not eligible to make or hold any bookings. Blackout dates can be found on MVAS Annual Pass Details webpage before the purchase or renewal of a Pass.

2.4 Cannot Combine with Other Promotions and Offers. Bookings made with the Pass cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

2.5 Stateroom Assignments. Margaritaville at Sea® makes stateroom assignments for bookings reserved with the Pass in its sole discretion. Stateroom assignments may not be assigned until departure and may change at any time based on availability. Pass bookings are for Ocean View and Inside Staterooms only based on availability at the time of booking. Passes cannot be used to book suites.

2.6 Additional Guests. Passholders may book a 3 rd and 4 th guest on their reservation, however, the 3 rd and 4 th guest must pay applicable rates available at the time of booking for the selected sailing plus any and all other fees and expenses set forth in Section 1.1 above.

2.7 Additional Pass Benefits. Passholder will have the option for a free express pass upgrade on his/her first Paradise Pass sailing. Passholder will also have 10% off packages and excursions that are booked onboard and 10% off onboard retail purchases, excluding food, beverages, spa and casino purchases.

2.8 Transferability of Second Guest. Passholder is required to travel with at least one other guest on every booking made using the Pass. Passholder’s plus one guest is transferable, meaning that Passholders can have a different plus one guest on each sailing booked with the Pass. However, Passholder’s reservation is not transferable. Passholder must be on every booking made using the Pass and shall present valid identification at embarkation.

Section 3.0 Travel Documents. All Passholders and their guests must present at the Port at the time or embarkation valid Travel Documents required for sailing, including a valid U.S. Passport or State-issued Birth Certificate and Identification. Failure to present valid travel documents at the time of embarkation shall constitute a cancellation subject to Section 2.7 and Margaritaville at Sea’s® Cancellation Policy. For more information on required Travel Documents please visit the Website.

3.1 Cancellation Policy. Any cancellations of bookings reserved with a Pass and guests’ failure to arrive at embarkation after confirming booking may be subject to Cancellation Fees set forth in Margaritaville at Sea’s® Cancellation Policy, which is available on the Website. Guests’ failure to present valid travel documents required for sailing at the Port during embarkation shall constitute a cancellation subject to applicable fees as set forth in Margaritaville at Sea’s® Cancellation Policy on the Website.

4.0 General Terms.

4.1 Passes Non-Transferable, Non-Refundable. Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Only a Passholder can make a booking using the Pass, and the Passholder must be a guest on the reserved booking.

4.2 Void Where Prohibited. Passes are void where prohibited by law.

4.3 Reservation of Rights. Margaritaville at Sea®, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to implement blackout dates, which are sailing dates on which Passes may not be used. To the extent any blackout dates are implemented, this information will be available on the MVAS Annual Pass Details webpage on the Website. Margaritaville at Sea® reserves the right to change or cancel cruise reservation requirements at any time without notice or liability.

4.4 Agreement to be Bound by Cruise Ticket Contract. Any guest who purchases a Pass and books travel agrees to all Terms and Conditions of Margaritaville at Sea’s® Cruise Ticket Contract (“Ticket”) as a condition to sailing. The Terms and Conditions of the Ticket are available on the Website and are incorporated herein by reference.  By travelling with the Pass, guests agree to be bound by all such terms and conditions.

4.5 Agreement to be Bound by All Margaritaville at Sea’s® Policies. Passholders agree that he/she shall be bound by all of Margaritaville at Sea’s® policies and terms and conditions, including but not limited to, the Cancellation Policy , Guest Conduct Policy , and Website Terms of Use .

4.6 Modification. Margaritaville at Sea® reserves the right to make changes to these Pass Terms and Conditions at any time. Any amendment to these terms and conditions will be effective when posted on the Website. These terms and conditions do not amend or otherwise modify any other agreements Margaritaville at Sea® may have with a guest.

4.7 Assumption of Risk. A Passholder assumes all inherent risks associated with cruising and must obey all safety signage, instructions and rules. Margaritaville at Sea® is not responsible for lost or stolen Passes or property.

4.8 Cancellation, Suspension or Revocation of Pass. Margaritaville at Sea® reserves the right to cancel, suspend or revoke any Pass or otherwise deny booking or boarding to a Passholder at any time for any reason, including, without limitation, if they are violating any of Margaritaville at Sea’s® rules, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to its Guest Conduct Policy and Cruise Ticket Contract.

4.9 Consent to Use Image, Name, and Likeness. Boarding the cruise constitutes consent for Margaritaville at Sea® or its affiliates, parents, or subsidiaries, to use any film, video, image, or reproduction of the image and/or voice of a Passholder for any purpose whatsoever without any payment to the Passholder. A Passholder must abide by any rules and regulations applicable to the Margaritaville at Sea® or to the use of the Passes as promulgated by Margaritaville at Sea® from time to time.

4.10 No Refunds for Certain Cancellations or Closures. Cruises, restaurants, entertainment, products, services, offerings and items may be modified or limited in capacity or availability; are subject to change, closure, cancellation and discontinuance without notice due to rehabilitation,   charters, refurbishing, capacity, seasonal considerations, weather, low demand, government or other authority guidance or order, infectious disease restrictions, guidance from health experts, special events or any other reason without liability to Margaritaville at Sea® or its affiliates, parents, or subsidiaries; and are not guaranteed. No refunds or credit given for any such changes or cancellations.

4.11 No Cash Value. Passes have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash.

4.12 Right to Correct Errors & Change Fees. Margaritaville at Sea® reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions and to change any and all fees, surcharges, and offers at any time.

4.13 Passes Void Where Prohibited. Passes are void where prohibited by law.

4.14 Survivability. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the unenforceable part will be given effect to the greatest extent possible, and the remaining parts will remain in full force and effect.

4.15 Section Headers. The use of section headers in these Terms is for convenience only and will not have any impact on the interpretation of any provision.

4.16 No Waiver. The failure to require performance of any provision will not affect Margaritaville at Sea’s® right to require performance at any other time after that, nor will a waiver by Margaritaville at Sea® of any breach or default of these Terms and Conditions, or any provision of these Terms and Conditions, be a waiver of any subsequent breach or default or a waiver of the provision itself.

4.17 Force Majeure. Force majeure means unusual and unforeseeable circumstances or unpredictable events beyond Margaritaville at Sea’s® control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, drought adverse weather conditions; or other natural disasters), war or warlike operations, threat of war; invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities (actual or threatened); riots, civil commotions or disturbances, industrial disputes, labor difficulties, whether or not carrier is a party thereto, interference by authorities, requisitioning of the ship, political disturbance, inability to secure or failure of supplies, perils of the sea, collision, allision, foundering of the ship, piracy, nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, pandemics, public health concerns, health risks, nationalization, government sanction, no sail orders, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity or telephone service and/or any unforeseen technical problems with the ship or other transport including changes due to rescheduling or cancellation or alteration of flights, closed or congested airports or ports; riot; civil strife; industrial dispute; technical problems or breakdown of machinery or equipment; outages or power failures; pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks of illness or any other cause whatsoever beyond the control of Margaritaville at Sea®. In the event of a cancellation or material alteration to the Cruise as a result of the circumstances as described above, Margaritaville at Sea® shall have no liability whatsoever for any travel related costs incurred by Passholder, including but not limited to, air, insurance, visas and other travel arrangements of any kind.

5.0 BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN RIGHTS.

YOU AND MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA® EACH AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM RELATING IN ANY WAY TO YOUR PASS WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION, WITH THE SOLE EXCEPTION OF CLAIMS THAT QUALIFY FOR SMALL CLAIMS COURT AS SET FORTH BELOW.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU AND MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA® ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT AND THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. YOU AND MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA® ALSO AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE PARTIES’ INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES. YOU AND MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA® THEREFORE AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO LITIGATE OR ARBITRATE ANY CLAIMS AS A CLASS ACTION OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE OR COLLECTIVE ACTION.

Neither you nor Margaritaville at Sea® may act as a class representative or private attorney general, nor participate as a member of a class of claimants, with respect to any Claim in any state or federal court. Claims may not be arbitrated on a class or representative basis. The arbitrator can decide only your and/or Margaritaville at Sea® individual Claims. The arbitrator may not consolidate or join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated.

THIS SECTION LIMITS CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO MAINTAIN A COURT ACTION, THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL, THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY FORM OF CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE CLAIM, THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN DISCOVERY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN AAA RULES, AND THE RIGHT TO CERTAIN REMEDIES AND FORMS OF RELIEF. OTHER RIGHTS THAT YOU OR MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA® WOULD HAVE IN COURT ALSO MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION.

The arbitrator will have the exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the formation, interpretation, applicability, or enforceability of these terms and conditions including this binding arbitration provision, including the arbitrability of any dispute and any claim that all or any part of this binding arbitration provision is void or voidable. However, if Margaritaville at Sea® believes that any claim you have filed in arbitration or in court is inconsistent with this agreement’s limitation on class and representative actions, then you agree that we may seek an order from a court determining whether your claim is within the scope of the class action waiver.

In the event of a dispute, you agree to send a notice of dispute, which is a written statement that sets forth your name, address, and contact information; the facts giving rise to the dispute and relevant documents; and the relief requested to Margaritaville at Sea® at 431 Fairway Drive, Suite 300, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Attention: Kevin Sheehan. Margaritaville at Sea® will send any notice of dispute to you at the contact information that they have for you. You and Margaritaville at Sea® agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation within sixty (60) days from the date the notice of dispute is sent. After that sixty (60) day period and not before, you or Margaritaville at Sea® may commence an arbitration or small-claims-court proceeding.

You or Margaritaville at Sea® may assert claims in small claims court instead of in arbitration if the claims qualify. Additionally, if the claims asserted in any request or demand for arbitration could have been brought in small claims court, then either you or Margaritaville at Sea® may elect to have the claims heard in small claims court, rather than in arbitration, at any time before the arbitrator is appointed, by notifying the other party of that election in writing. Any dispute about whether a claim qualifies for small claims court shall be resolved by that court, not by an arbitrator. In the event of any such dispute, the arbitration proceeding shall remain closed unless and until a decision by the small claims court that the claim should proceed in arbitration.

If Margaritaville at Sea® and you do not resolve a dispute by informal negotiation or in small claims court, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator whose decision will be final. Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under the AAA’s rules, which are available at www.adr.org or by calling 1-800-788-7879. Payment of all filing, administrative and arbitrator fees and costs will be governed by the AAA’s rules. You are required to pay the AAA’s initial filing fee if you initiate the dispute, but Margaritaville at Sea® will reimburse you for this filing fee at the conclusion of the arbitration to the extent it exceeds the fee for filing a complaint in a federal or state court in your county (or parish) of residence. If the arbitrator finds that either the substance of your claim or the relief sought was frivolous or was brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the payment of all fees will be governed by the AAA Rules, and Margaritaville at Sea® will not reimburse your initial filing fee and may seek applicable fee-shifting. Arbitration may be conducted in person, through the submission of documents, by phone or online. Proceedings that cannot be conducted through the submission of documents, by phone or online, will take place in Palm Beach County, Florida; provided, however, that if circumstances prevent you from traveling to Palm Beach County, Florida, AAA may hold an in-person hearing in your hometown area. Margaritaville at Sea® and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal or state courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida to compel arbitration, to stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on the award entered by the arbitrator. The arbitrator may award damages to you individually as a court could, including declaratory or injunctive relief, but only to the extent required to satisfy your individual claim. The substantive law of Florida shall apply in the arbitration proceedings.

Except as provided above with respect to jurisdiction in Palm Beach County, Florida, nothing in this arbitration provision shall be construed as consent by Margaritaville at Sea® to the jurisdiction of any other court with regard to disputes, claims or controversies unrelated to this agreement.

This agreement to binding arbitration evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16, governs its interpretation and enforcement. This agreement to binding arbitration will survive its termination. If any portion of this agreement to binding arbitration is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall nevertheless remain in force.

This Pass Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver governs any dispute or claim relating to your Pass; to the extent there is a conflict between this Pass Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver and any dispute resolution provision of any other applicable terms, conditions or agreements, this Pass Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver governs.

Limitation on Time to File Claims

ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF, RELATING TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PARADISE PASS TERMS AND CONDITIONS MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

Any gratuities and/or service fees paid by Guest are the property of the Carrier and shall be used by the Carrier in any manner or method and for any purpose that the Carrier deems fit in its sole d iscretion .

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Margaritaville at Sea

Introducing a new way to sail.

Margaritaville at Sea is an exciting new cruise line currently featuring two ships, the Islander and the Paradise. The Paradise is currently sailing and the Islander is scheduled to make its inaugural voyage in June 2024. 

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander is the newest flagship resort-at-sea perfectly designed to transport cruisers on a fun-soaked escape to an island state of mind. Sailing June 2024 from Port of Tampa Bay, Florida to Key West and Mexico on 4- and 5-night cruise itineraries. 

The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is your easy escape for a Bahamas getaway where there’s always a party in the makin’. Kick back in comfort with live entertainment and performances, drinks by the pool, games of chance at the casino, and delicious food – always ready when you are. Sailing from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island on 2- and 3-night itineraries. 

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The Margaritaville at Sea Islander

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander is filled with entirely new ways to play the day away, plus your favorite Margaritaville dining and entertainment experiences among 12 newly designed passenger decks. With 12 dining venues, 13 bars and lounges, St. Somewhere Spa, Fins Up! Fitness Center, an all-new Margaritaville Casino, live music enclaves, all ages lounge and arcade, four distinct outdoor pool zones, and more, exploring the Islander will become an adventure all its own.

The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise

The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is your easy-breezy resort at sea, with visual accents that inspire adventure. The ship’s inviting atmosphere is filled with music, lights, island-inspired sculptures, artwork, and more. Lovers of non-stop entertainment can enjoy the Margaritaville Casino, Stars on the Water Theater, and various nightclubs while wellness-enthusiasts can stop by the St. Somewhere Spa & Salon or Fins Up! Fitness Center. With pools, a retail store, and so much more, there’s something for everyone.

To me, the only thing better than being on a beach by the ocean, is to be on the ocean. Now you can follow in our wake..."

-Jimmy Buffett

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Honest margaritaville at sea cruise review: the 3-day cruise from florida to bahamas.

• November 22, 2022
• By Christina Jane

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville is a well-known hospitality brand, extending its presence around and beyond the United States. In April 2022, Margaritaville launched its Margaritaville At Sea cruise line, allowing guests to sail from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida to Grand Bahama Island.

With booking rates as low as $189/person before taxes and fees, the cruise offers what is, for many, an affordable tropical getaway for a few days. 

I hopped on the Margaritaville At Sea cruise in June for a firsthand experience of what the 3-day, 2-night cruise ship offers. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about the Margaritaville At Sea experience and what you can expect onboard. 

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Booking A Margaritaville At Sea Cruise 

The cruise line’s website provides an easy-to-navigate, great overview of the cruise ship and clear instructions on how to book a cruise. Depending on how many people you’ll be traveling with while booking , you will select the number of staterooms and individuals you want to register for the cruise. You can book a maximum of 4 individuals into one stateroom. You’ll enter the general details (name, birthdate, phone number, and zip code) of each individual, enter your payment card information, and you are all set to sail! 

What is the cost of the Margaritaville At Sea Cruise? 

The cost of the cruise can be a bit tricky because the advertised price will not be your final total due to a series of taxes, fees, and add-ons throughout the cruise. The starting price will vary depending on what day of the week you choose to sail. Sundays – Wednesdays are $40 cheaper than the usual $229-374 price advertised on Fridays and Saturdays. If you want to save some coins, sailing on a weekday will be your best bet. The cruise line always offers promotions on their website, so prices constantly change.

What is included in the price?

The price paid when booking covers the following:

• A room on the cruise ship 
• Round-trip ocean transportation 
• Meals at the specified dining facilities onboard 
• Onboard live entertainment 
• Supervised kid programs 

What is not included in the price?

There are additional costs per person that you will be automatically responsible for by the end of your cruise. These include:

• Valet parking at the port ($22/day for a total of $44 if sailing for two nights and three days)
• Fuel charge of $12 per day (total of $24)
• Gratuities of $14.95 per night (total of $29.90)
• Grand Bahama Island excursions 
• Dining at specialty restaurants offered onboard 
• Photographs 
• Bar beverages

Add A Package to Your Cruise Option 

Margaritaville At Sea cruise offers a variety of packages guests can add to their getaway before sailing or upon arrival at the Port if they haven’t sold out. The three specialty packages give sailors different options like express check-in, dinner at the on-ship steakhouse, wine tasting, and other add-ons that make the vacation even more special. 

The cruise line’s drink packages include the following: 

• Unlimited Soda Package | $24.78* (includes souvenir cup)
• Boat Drinks Packages (10 drinks) | $99* (Retail value $120)
• No Feathers Non-Alcoholic Package | $89.67*

*Please note, an 18% service charge will be automatically applied to all drink packages, bar purchases, specialty dining, and Spa & Salon tabs. 

Preparing to Sail: What Documents to Bring 

Required Documentation:

• U.S. Citizens : Passport books or cards are preferred by the cruise line and must be valid for at least six months from the return date of sailing. While passports are strongly encouraged, you can sail to the Bahamas with Margaritaville without one! Non-U.S. citizen passport holders must provide an original or certified U.S. birth certificate with a valid U.S. driver’s license.

• Non-U.S. Citizens : Bring a valid home-country passport and visa, if required. Those who purchase a Cruise & Stay package are required to have a passport and a completed Bahamas Travel Health Visa before sailing. 

The Margaritaville At Sea website will have all of the most updated information regarding the required documentation to sail. 

COVID Testing Requirements

Vaccinated guests: Must provide a negative test result no more than 3 days before sailing (antigen, PCR or NAAT). Antigen testing is offered at the port for $45 if vaccinated guests can’t get one before boarding the cruise ship. 

Unvaccinated guests: Must provide a negative PCR or NAAT test result, taken no less than 2 days prior to sail date, and be tested ($45 antigen) at the port before embarkation. If your embarkation day is on Saturday, you’ll want to get tested on Thursday. 

I will say that I had unvaccinated members in my party, and they were not tested upon arrival at the port. 

What to Bring on Your Cruise 

Here is a list of things to bring on your cruise with Margaritaville At Sea besides your clothes and must-haves:

• COVID Vaccination Card (if applicable)
• Passport, Driver’s License, and Birth Certificate 
• COVID Testing Results (electronic versions allowed)
• Carry-on-sized bag (to avoid taking up so much space in the room)
• Small bag to bring on your excursion 

Staterooms and Suites Available 

The Margaritaville At Sea cruise ship has 658 staterooms and three different types of rooms available. 

• The Interior Staterooms (Starting at $189)
• The Oceanview Staterooms (Starting at $219)
• The Grad Terrace Suites (Starting at $819) 

I opted for the interior stateroom, considered the most basic option of the three. At 176 square feet, the interior stateroom isn’t the largest room but still managed to impress me with the amenities and features offered in a room its size. 

A Look Inside the Interior Stateroom 

Margaritaville At Sea Cruise Sailing Itinerary 

Margaritaville At Sea’s 3-day and 2-night cruise to the Grand Bahama Island has a general itinerary it follows:  

On the first day of sailing, passengers boarded the cruise ship from the Port of Palm Beach from 1 pm – 4 pm and began sailing to the Bahamas. You are free and, of course, limited to exploring the amenities on the ship before having a good night of rest or a long night of partying on the upper decks with the DJ! 

The ship arrives at Grand Bahama Island, where passengers can offboard the ship to embark on an excursion for a few hours before returning on the ship to head back to the Port of Palm Beach.  

You will wake up in Palm Beach, Florida, around 7:00 am, pack up your belongings, and go through customs to enter the United States. 

Arriving at the Port of Palm Beach: Embarkation Process 

The cruise line will send an address to the port in the confirmation email you should have received. Once you get to the dock, an operator in a gate booth will give you a slip explaining how to navigate to where the cruise ship is in the area. 

Valet parking is offered, and the rate is $22/day to park your car for the duration of the trip. This is the only parking available, so if you want to save some coins, be sure to get dropped off if you can and picked up on the day of return! 

We waited in line with some other passengers to check in and were expedited as staff members had iPads to make the process run quickly. Once inside the port’s building, we went through a monitor/TSA-like system and dropped off our luggage and bags to be placed in front of our doors. 

Taking the escalators upstairs to the official check-in counters, where our passports, vaccination cards, and COVID test results were reviewed. You will also be given your room keys (one per person in a suite). During this step, you are asked for a card that will be charged at disembarkation once you have returned back from the Bahamas. 

Before boarding the ship, you will pass several booths. You will have the option to book an excursion, a spa service, take a picture, and set your dinner reservations for the night. The representatives at each booth are extremely helpful and will ensure that you understand the details involved in each service. 

After the booths, you are instructed to watch a quick 5-minute cruise safety video giving tips and the “dos and don’ts” of cruising. 

Is food included in Margaritaville At Sea Cruise?

The Margaritaville At Sea cruise offers a variety of dining options on the ship. The Port of Indecision Buffet and Fin’s Dining are included in the cruise fare, while other options incur additional costs and are considered specialty dining. I’ll list the options below, but I will say I feel that the cruise ship could have had more Bahamian food options. 

Port of Indecision Buffet

This casual buffet serves an unlimited variety of foods you can load up on during the specified dining hours. In the morning, the buffet serves almost every American breakfast food you can imagine, and in the afternoon until 5 pm, you can expect to find different lunch foods. 

Fin’s Dining 

Fin’s Dining is the only other dining option that is included in the cruise fare and is the cruise line’s main dining room. The vibe in Fin’s is more upscale, and you’ll want to have a nice dinner outfit to match the ambiance. The menu for both of the days can be found online. 

Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria

The authentic Italian pizzeria has made its way onto the Margaritaville At Sea cruise ship and offers guests pizza and salad. Stay and dine in at the sectioned-off restaurant or carry out to your room. 

5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill

Located on Deck 10, known as the entertainment deck of the ship, this bar is nothing but high-energy and big smiles. I passed the bar a few times on my way, and the drinks didn’t stop coming! 

JWB Prime Steakhouse 

The JWB Prime Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant serving fine steak and exquisite menu options on the ship. Passengers dining at this restaurant usually dress up in their finest dinner attire and enjoy all it has to offer. 

Margaritaville Coffee Shop

Here you can grab a chai latte or a muffin before heading to your excursion at the coffee shop. To the right of the shop is an array of tasty gelato flavors to choose from for dessert! 

Additional Charges for Drinks 

Please note that glasses of water and juice are offered for free at the Port of Indecision Buffet. At Fin’s Dining, anything besides water is an additional charge at around $2. 

Bars and Lounges 

Margaritaville At Sea has 5 bars and lounges for passengers to enjoy on their cruise! Sway to the beats of live musicians and DJs that are hosted throughout the days on board in the Oasis Room, or head to the License to Chill Bar for a signature cocktail. 

Entertainment & Recreation Onboard 

Upon embarking on the cruise ship, we were given an itinerary with a detailed list of the time and locations of entertainment activities that would take place on board. The itinerary was very helpful for informing us on where to go for activities and restaurants and was a great touch by the cruise line. 

Themed Parties 

The crew hosts different themed parties every night once everyone is aboard the ship and you’re headed to the Bahamas and back. 

Bingo that is hosted on the ship! You do pay for a bingo card, but they were giving away another cruise when we were on, so it may be worth playing. 

Tales from Margaritaville Show

A 45-minute show performed nightly. I honestly found this to be super corny and ended up leaving the show early, but you may have the time of your life! Different musicians and actors offer other musical shows throughout the ship. 

Pools and Jacuzzis 

The ship has two pools: one for all ages and one for adults. I was very disappointed with the pools, as they were barely filled with water and did not even go up to our knees. The jacuzzis looked nice but were also preoccupied as only two jacuzzis were on the entire ship. I hope to see improvement in this area, as I feel like it did kill the vibe.

Fitness Center/Gym 

Working out is possible while aboard the cruise ship at the on-site fitness center located on one of the upper decks. While the gym is compact, I was pretty impressed with the fitness center’s equipment and recommend bringing workout clothes just in case you’re up for a workout session while on vacation.

Spa & Salon 

Book a massage, facial, or hair service to relax and unwind at the spa and salon. 

Casino 

If you’re up to placing bets and playing some games, stop by the casino and try your hand at Blackjack or Roulette! 

What Can I Shop for Onboard? 

The ship has plenty of shops to browse or purchase things to take home. From photo shops to duty-free stores, you’ll be met with plenty of options if you’re looking to buy something to take home on your trip. 

Is WiFi Available on the Margaritaville At Sea ship? 

WiFi is available on the Margaritaville At Sea Cruise, but it is at an additional rate of $25 per device for the duration of the cruise. We did purchase WiFi for a few devices and found that it did not work in our stateroom but instead in the hallway directly outside of our room door and around the cruise ship. For this reason, I don’t really recommend purchasing WiFi because it can be a hit or miss. I personally chose to unplug for the trip and did not have WiFi. We did mention that the WiFi was not that great during checkout and received full refunds for both of the devices. 

What is there to do for kids on the Margaritaville At Sea Cruise?

  Besides the pool, the Margaritaville At Sea cruise has Kid’s Clubs for children up to age 17. There is a group for ages 3-6, 7-12, and a Teen’s Club for ages 13-17. The clubs are free from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm, but otherwise, are an additional fee that depends on whether or not you pay for one day or both days. 

The itinerary of the three clubs can be found here . 

Grand Bahama Island Excursions

The Margaritaville At Sea Cruise sails to the Grand Bahama Island on the second day from 8 am – 4 pm, where there are a variety of excursions you can do while on the island for the day. Unfortunately, due to the limited time of the cruise, you can only do one excursion. Here are the excursions offered: 

 Swimming with the Pigs and Beach Day

Swim with pigs at the beach, then spend the day enjoying the waves. 

 Dolphin Close Encounter

A 7 to 10 minute interaction with dolphins and chance to observe wildlife from the bird patio. 

 Dolphin Swim

Swim with dolphins for 20 to 25 minutes. 

 City Tour + Market Place

Hop on a bus and get taken around the island to local spots and at the end get off the bus for a visit to the marketplace and lunch. 

 Brewery Tour and Shopping Area + Grand Lucaya Beach

Take a tour of a local brewery then end the day at the beach. 

 Snorkeling Adventure 

  grand lucayan resort day pass  w day pass,  taino beach resort day pass.

Day passes to the resorts include access to the resorts, lazy rvers, pools, jacuszzis, volleyball, watersports, and more. 

Swimming with the Pigs Excursion 

On the Margaritaville cruise, if you don’t choose to do an excursion once the ship docks at the Grand Bahama island for the day, you will stay on the boat doing nothing or watching music shows. To avoid this, I opted in for the Swimming with Pigs excursion. 

Every excursion starts early, around 8:00 am – 9:15 am, so you’ll want to ensure you are up bright and early because tickets for excursions are non-refundable! The cruise offers towels (be sure to take at least two of them if you are heading to the beach). You’ll meet in the lounge, grab towels, then be organized into a line to board a bus leading to the excursion. 

The Bus Ride 

The ride to Crystal Beach, where our excursion was being hosted, was about 45 minutes from Freeport Harbor, where the ship docked. On the way to the beach, a tour guide joined our double-decker bus and gave a narrated tour of the island as we drove through. It was very informative. We learned that Hurricane Dorian in 2019 left a lot of the island damaged, and COVID has only made things worse for many businesses, causing them to close. The bus does not go into the city but west along the island’s coast to bring us to the pigs. According to the guide, there are 700 islands in the Bahamas and a population of 55,000. There is also a low crime rate due to everyone knowing each other! 

The Excursion

Upon arrival at Crystal Beach, everyone was given wristbands, and we had about an hour of laying around, taking pictures, securing our beach chairs, etc., before the excursion began. Organized into four single file lines, the tour operator gave us instructions on how to handle the pigs in the water, how to lure them in our direction with apples, and the overall dos and donts to have the best experience. 

The pigs were a lot larger than any of us expected! There had to be about 50 of us from the cruise doing the excursion. It was a great time, but the human-to-pig ratio was a bit much, and it was a “race” to really interact with the pigs before someone else was getting in your way to try to get their interaction. Imagine people screaming, pigs so big they are almost knocking people over, losing your balance, etc. It was crazy at times but a fun experience. I wouldn’t do it again just because of the number of people there, but I’m glad I got it done! Also the experience is more “feeding the pics, than swimming with the pigs.” The pigs are they only ones doing the swimming really, as the rest of us are trying to get their attention with the apples. 

The rest of the day was spent on the beach relaxing. There isn’t much to do on the beach besides lay around and play volleyball after the pigs. I recommend bringing a book or something to keep you preoccupied. The only way to leave the beach after the excursion is via taxi, which can be expensive, so you are stuck there for about 5-6 hours. Surprisingly the time went by fast, and it was very relaxing. 

Food  of the Excursion

Food is not included in the excursion, but there is a shack on the beach that serves cheeseburgers, nachos, and other snack foods. I ordered a basic cheeseburger, but it was delicious! I was happier with the food from the shack than on the cruise ship. 

Cost  of the Excursion

This excursion was $99 per person. Was the price worth it? No, the excursion was supposed to be for 45 minutes, but I would say we only spent about 20 minutes with the pigs. That would have been a good amount of time if there weren’t so many people competing for their attention all at once! 

Onboarding the Ship 

The bus took us back to the ship, where we were met with fruit punch and cookies, which I thought was a nice touch. Overall, it was a great day in the Bahamas! I recommend getting an excursion to get the most out of your experience on the ship. 

Cruise and Stay Option: Extended Stay in the Bahamas 

The cruise and stay option is an opportunity to extend your trip in the Grand Bahama Island. Instead of just one day on the island, you will have 4-6 nights to enjoy an all-inclusive resort. The two resorts to choose from are the Grand Lucayan Resort and Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach . You don’t only get an excursion but get to enjoy the luxuries of the resorts for a few days. 

Disembarking the Cruise

  After the excursion and everyone have boarded the ship, the sailing back to Palm Beach begins, and on the third day, you arrive around 8 am. Shortly after this time, the cruise is supposed to allow guests to begin disembarking the ship, but that is not what happened. Due to an influx of passengers trying to leave the ship immediately upon docking at the port, staff members were blocking off the pathway to the doors, which caused a major delay in leaving by 3 hours. 

I went to ask a staff member what the hold-up was, and it was due to customs being backed up. The staff member assured me that there would be an announcement made once passengers could proceed with disembarking the ship, but that announcement never came, so we were sitting in our room waiting until we went to check ourselves. 

Your final bill is charged to the card you gave when you were boarding the ship originally, so there is no having to check out with a representative, which helped the process to go by faster.

You do have to go through customs when coming back into the U.S. since you left the country, but besides the long line, that was a breeze. 

Costs With Added Fees and Purchases 

 The selling point of the Margaritaville cruise is its low cost in comparison to other cruises. The original cost was $300, but after my excursion, buying some small things around the ship like water bottles and ice cream, my final cost was $454,68. With the way the cruise is set up, you are bound to spend more than your booking fee, so plan accordingly! 

Here is my spending breakdown: 

• $300 Booking fee (Keep in mind I was booking with three other individuals)
• $14.95 x 2 = $29.90 Gratuities charge 
• $12 x 2 = $24 Fuel Charge 
• $99.00 – 10% discount = 89.10 Grand Bahama Island excursion
• $3.54 Bottles of water 
• $8.14 Ice Cream 

As you can see, while the “cheap” price point of the Margaritaville cruise may seem like an affordable cruise line option at face value, the additional costs and onboard cruise expenses you accrue, which we will cover in the rest of this blog post, can make or break whether or not the cruise is worth it or not for you. 

Cons of the Margaritaville At Sea Cruise

• Certain fees like the fuel charge should have been included during booking in my opinion and part of the booking fee. I wasn’t a fan of how fuel and gratuities were added at the end. Other fees were added during booking, so it made no sense to me why others would not be included.
• Water bottles were sold at $1, which did not break the bank, but I feel that at least 2 bottles/person should have been included in the room. 
• Soda is not included in dining at Fin’s Dining, and I felt like it should have been. Again, it’s only $2, but it feels like this is yet another way for the cruise line to make a quick dollar. 
• The activities on the ship were not that exciting. This was my first cruise, and if I was basing all cruises on this one, I would honestly never return. For the price, a lot of things made sense, but besides live music and bingo, more could have been offered. 
• The pools had very little water.  I covered this earlier in this review, but I have to mention it again because what!?

Final Thoughts on the Cruise 

The Margaritaville At Sea Cruise is a great quick getaway if you don’t have the time to embark on a 7-day long vacation, but overall I would not go again. For the price you may end up paying by the end of your cruise, you could have booked one with a major cruise line and gotten a better experience. 

Now that you have all of the ins and out of what to expect on the Margaritaville At Sea Cruise, tell me, does this sound like an adventure you’d take? If you’ve been on the cruise already, share with me what you enjoyed and what you think could be improved!  

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Margaritaville at Sea is expanding with a new ship, longer itineraries, and a brand-new presence in the Gulf of Mexico.

The cruise line, which first launched last year with two-night cruises to Grand Bahama, will unveil its second ship in 2024, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. But they’re not stopping there: the new ship will also lengthen Margaritaville at Sea’s itineraries with four- and five-night cruises in the Gulf of Mexico with stops in Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico; and Progreso, Mexico.

“Since we launched our first ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise , last year, we’ve been working to expand what our guests have been asking for: more amazing views, longer itineraries, and new ports of call,” Christopher Ivy, the CEO of Margaritaville at Sea, said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure . “The addition of the Islander is an exciting moment for Margaritaville at Sea and marks the next chapter of growth for our business.” 

The new 2,650-passenger ship will launch on June 14, 2024, and add Tampa, Florida, as a brand-new homeport for the company. The cruise line currently sails its Bahamas itineraries out of Palm Beach, Florida.

In addition to 1,100 new staterooms, a 14-story nautical-themed atrium, cornhole and mini-golf courses, and plenty of lively bars and restaurants, the new ship will feature the longest itineraries Margaritaville at Sea has ever sailed. 

While the company announced last month it would add new three-night weekend getaways to the Bahamas for 2024 (complete with new programming for the full day at sea), the new four- and five-night cruises represent a significant expansion. The company told T+L its first Gulf of Mexico trip will take place over four nights and include a stop in Cozumel as well as two sea days. 

During their time on board the Margaritaville at Sea Islander , cruisers will have access to 12 passenger decks with 12 restaurants and 13 lounges, a three-story poolside LandShark Bar at Sea, and the kid-friendly Caribbean Amphibian Splash and Slide.

For travelers who want to cruise all the time, Margaritaville at Sea offers several unlimited pass options, like the “ Ultimate Paradise Pass ,” which gets travelers as many $999 cruises as they want. The line also offers a new “ Heroes Pass ” for U.S. military service members — both active duty and veterans — police, fire, EMS personnel, and teachers, starting at less than $300.

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Margaritaville at Sea unveiled an array of entertainment offerings onboard its newest ship, the Islander, embarking on its maiden voyage from Port Tampa Bay in June, according to a company statement.

The entertainment lineup includes two new scripted live production shows, along with two theme nights, poolside activities and music.

“The lineup of entertainment we’ve created is going to blow guests away as the highlight of their experience onboard the Islander,” said Karen Maybury, vice president of entertainment at Margaritaville at Sea. “Live music is the heartbeat of the ship, providing a breezy soundtrack to every voyage, and our other offerings blend familiar favorites with exciting new elements from Tampa, Key West, Mexico, and the Caribbean to immerse our guests in the Margaritaville lifestyle.”

The two live shows are “Conky Tonkin’ at Sea,: a country-themed show, and “Caribbean Heat Remix”, an amplified version of a Margaritaville at Sea fan favorite.

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