Margaritaville at Sea has introduced two new unlimited cruise passes as part of its expanded Paradise Pass program, offering frequent cruisers greater flexibility and access to longer itineraries through December 2026.
The new Silver Pass and Ultimate Gold Pass are available now for sailings aboard the cruise line’s two ships, Margaritaville at Sea Islander and Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, departing from Port of Palm Beach and Port Tampa Bay, Florida.
The Silver Pass starts at $799 and includes unlimited non-consecutive two- and three-night cruises for two guests in an oceanview stateroom. Perks include $25 in casino match play per sailing, 5 percent discounts on onboard purchases and upgrades, and discounted rates for friends and family.
The Ultimate Gold Pass, starting at $1,499, expands access to itineraries up to seven nights and includes deeper discounts, $50 in casino match play, one-time Express Pass access, and the option to upgrade to a balcony stateroom for $299.
This is not the cruise line’s first time jumping into unlimited cruising.
In 2023, Margaritaville at Sea launched its original Paradise Pass for short Bahamas getaways and later introduced a Heroes Pass for teachers, military members, and first responders. Those earlier passes offered limited booking windows and only short itineraries.
Paradise Pass Comparison: Silver vs. Gold
| Benefit | Silver Paradise Pass | Gold Paradise Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Available Itineraries | 2- and 3-night (availability pending) | 2- through 7-night (availability pending) |
| Available Ships | Margaritaville at Sea Paradise | Margaritaville at Sea Paradise & Islander |
| Package Discounts | 5% off pre-sailing packages and enhancements* | 10% off pre-sailing packages and enhancements* |
| Onboard Savings | 5% discount on applicable onboard purchases* | 10% discount on applicable onboard purchases* |
| Casino Benefits | $25 Free Play or Match Play each sailing | $50 Free Play or Match Play each sailing |
| Friends & Family Discount | 10% off retail fare** | 20% off retail fare* |
| Discount on Non-Pass Reservations | Extra 10% off retail fare | Extra 20% off retail fare |
| Express Pass | — | Free Express Pass on first confirmed booking |
| Pass Price | $799 | $1,499 |
| Add 3rd/4th Guest to Pass | $99/adult, $59/child^ | $249/adult, $99/child^ |
| Upgrade to Breezy Balcony | — | +$299 |
The new passes improve on that model with longer advanced booking options (up to 30 days) and expanded itineraries, including voyages to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Margaritaville at Sea emerged from the rebranding of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which partnered with the late Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand in 2021.
For comparison, Virgin Voyages has also entered the cruise pass space with its annual “Epic Sea Journeys” pass.
Starting at $120,000, Virgin’s pass includes access to all voyages for a year, premium cabins, and other perks. It targets a different segment of the market.
