Margaritaville’s First Cruise Ship Now Sailing Out of Florida

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If you’re craving a vacation at sea with the chance to waste away (again), Jimmy Buffett’s hospitality empire has you covered.



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… and it’s everything you’d expect from a floating Margaritaville resort.

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On May 14, the Margaritaville began passenger sailings aboard its first vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.

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The company’s cruise arm may be new, but the ship is already over 30 years old.

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Margaritaville partnered with Florida-based Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to create the new cruise brand.

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The latter cruise brand has since adopted the Margaritaville at Sea brand …

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… and its flagship vessel, the Grand Classica, has followed the same route.

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After undergoing a “multi-million investment and refurbishment,” remnants of the cruise ship’s past life have since been stripped away and replaced with …

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… a statue of a giant flip flop …

A giant statue flip flop that says "Margaville at sea"



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… and the promise of tropical paradise at sea.

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The Margaritaville vessel can sail up to 590 crew members who will then tend to up to 1,680 passengers.

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To accommodate these guests, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise has almost 660 staterooms ranging from inside and ocean view (shown below) staterooms …

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… to junior and terrace suites.

A rendering of the Luxurious Grand Terrace Suite on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. The suite has a separate bedroom, living room, and terrace.



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When you’re onboard, there’s no hiding from the Margaritaville brand (or, dare I say, culture).

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Like all of Margaritaville’s hospitality offerings, the cruise ship is a goldmine of Jimmy Buffett references.

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Almost every amenity aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is named after a Jimmy Buffett reference or song, including Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria …

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… and the Port of Indecision Buffet.

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There are also several dining concepts available at the brand’s hotels and resorts, like the License to Chill and 5 o’Clock Somewhere bars.

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The buffet is smaller than the ones found on today’s giant modern cruise liners but it still has a variety of food and the crucial pasta and dessert bars.

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If you’re craving an upscale dinner you can pay a premium to eat at JWB Prime Steakhouse, a high-end concept available at some Margaritaville resorts.

Steak on a plate and bread in a basket surrounded by dinnerware at JWB Prime Steakhouse on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.



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For the more casual cruise goers, there’s also the main dining room, a pizzeria …

A wall with a graphic that says "fins."



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