Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
Will sail from Miami, Florida · Fly into MIA
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The ship as Costa Fortuna at Funchal, Madeira, May 2023, before her transfer to Margaritaville at Sea · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, in service since 2003, is joining Margaritaville at Sea. Her first cruise for the line is scheduled for January 9, 2027. Every new ship on the way
About Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber is joining Margaritaville at Sea of the Fortuna class: in service since 2003, she is due to start sailing for the line on January 9, 2027. She will measure 102,669 gross tons and will carry 2,702 guests with a crew of 1,090. She is set to sail Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber is the line's upcoming third and largest ship: the former Costa Fortuna, a 102,669-gross-ton Fortuna-class ship built by Fincantieri that entered service with Costa Cruises in November 2003. Margaritaville at Sea announced the purchase in May 2025, with Costa keeping the ship in service until late 2026 ahead of a makeover. The line has scheduled her first cruise from PortMiami for January 9, 2027, after a christening by Zac Brown, with mostly seven-night Eastern and Southern Caribbean voyages before a move to Galveston in October 2027. Announced features include Same Boat, a live music venue created with Zac Brown, what the line calls the largest 5 o'Clock Somewhere bar, two Bridge Wing Suites and a new spa.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,702
- Crew 1,090 · 1:2.5
- Debuts
- January 9, 2027
- In service since 2003
- Length
- 272 m
- Will be longer than 69% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 13
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Photos
The ship as Costa Fortuna at Funchal, Madeira, May 2023, before her transfer to Margaritaville at SeaPhoto: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she will sail
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber is being built for Margaritaville at Sea and belongs to its Fortuna class.
When does Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber join Margaritaville at Sea?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, in service since 2003, is joining Margaritaville at Sea. Her first cruise for the line is scheduled for January 9, 2027.
How big is Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber measures 102,669 gross tons and 272 metres in length, with 13 decks.
How crowded does Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber feel?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber has a passenger space ratio of 38.0: 102,669 gross tons for 2,702 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber carry?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will carry 2,702 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,090 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
Where does Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber sail?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber is set to sail Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port will be Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber?
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber?
Margaritaville at Sea publishes the deck plans for Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber; this page links to Deck plans.
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