Margaritaville at Sea
Island vibes on short Florida getaways
Margaritaville at Sea runs casual, party-minded short cruises from Florida to the Bahamas, Key West and Mexico, with a Jimmy Buffett-inspired island atmosphere.
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea's upcoming flagship — the former Costa Fortuna, sailing from Miami from January 2027.
Margaritaville at Sea Islander
A former Costa ship reborn as a floating island bar — three pools, 13 bars and short Tampa getaways.
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
A small, casual ship on short Bahamas getaways from Palm Beach.
About Margaritaville at Sea
Founded 2016 · Casual island-party cruising on short Florida getaways
Margaritaville at Sea began in 2016 as Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and rebranded in May 2022 after partnering with Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville brand. It is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and focuses on short, affordable cruises with a laid-back island theme: LandShark bars, margarita-themed lounges, live music and deck parties.
The line currently runs two ships: Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, a small ship sailing two- to five-night cruises from the Port of Palm Beach to the Bahamas and Key West, and Margaritaville at Sea Islander, a larger ship sailing four- and five-night cruises from Tampa to Key West, Cozumel and Progreso. A third ship, Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber (formerly Costa Fortuna), is due to join in late 2026 and sail from Miami from January 2027.
The fare includes meals in the main dining rooms and several casual venues, coffee, tea and water, entertainment, most activities, daytime kids' clubs and the fitness center. Specialty dining such as JWB Prime Steakhouse and Far Side Sushi, plus most drinks, cost extra.
🍽️ Dining Highlights
- ✓Main dining rooms and casual venues included in the fare
- ✓Frank & Lola's Pizzeria, Mexican Cutie Cantina and burger bars
- ✓JWB Prime Steakhouse, named for Jimmy Buffett, as an upcharge option
- ✓Far Side Sushi as a specialty option
- ✓A signature margarita at each of Islander's bars
🎭 Entertainment Highlights
- ✓Margaritaville After Dark deck parties
- ✓Headliner shows such as Conky Tonkin' and Caribbean Heat Remix on Islander
- ✓Karaoke, comedy, trivia and dance lessons
- ✓Pickleball and mini golf
- ✓An adults-only Tiki Pool on Islander
- ✦Short getaways from Florida
- ✦Margaritaville and Jimmy Buffett fans
- ✦Groups and celebration weekends
- ✦First-time cruisers wanting a low-cost taste of cruising
Travelers wanting a big ship, a quiet atmosphere or a formal experience — these are older, smaller ships with a lively party vibe.
2–5 night sailings typically run $200–700 per person (inside), with drinks and specialty dining extra.