Margaritaville at Sea Expands to Miami with Eastern Caribbean Cruises

Margaritaville at Sea is bringing its largest ship yet to Miami, with the new flagship Beachcomber set to begin Eastern and Southern Caribbean sailings from PortMiami in 2027.

Longer Cruises to New Destinations

A large Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship decorated with colorful beach-themed graphics sails on calm blue water under a partly cloudy sky, with distant land visible on the horizon. — (Photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Sea)

The over 100,000-gross-ton Beachcomber will offer 4- to 8-night itineraries to destinations the cruise line has never visited before, including St. Maarten, St. Thomas, San Juan, and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.

The ship will also call on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and the Bahamas.

“In just a few short years, we’ve gone from one ship and one itinerary to three homeports, three distinct ships, and over 25 amazing Ports of Indecision throughout the Caribbean,” said Christopher Ivy, CEO of Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line.

Miami Becomes Third Homeport

Aerial view of a bustling port area with cranes and cargo containers on an island, connected by bridges to the mainland city skyline. Amidst turquoise waters and small residential islands, law enforcers work diligently to prevent smuggling narcotics. Clear blue sky above. — (Photo courtesy of PortMiami)

The Miami deployment makes Margaritaville at Sea a true multi-homeport operation.

The line currently operates Paradise from Palm Beach on 2- to 4-night Bahamas trips and Islander from Tampa on 4- to 10-night Western Caribbean and Mexico sailings.

PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb welcomed the addition: “Beachcomber is a fantastic addition to our port, bringing longer itineraries and the brand’s signature spirit of fun and escapism to the Cruise Capital of the World.”

Largest Ship with Enhanced Features

A tropical-themed hotel room with a teal bed, palm tree mural, and beach décor. Relax on the sofa, watch the flat-screen TV, or gaze out the window at a sunset ocean view—perfect for guests planning Miami cruises or Eastern Caribbean cruises. — (Photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Sea)

As Margaritaville at Sea’s largest vessel, Beachcomber promises “more than 15 brand-new venues” alongside fan-favorite activities, reimagined dining options, and upgraded staterooms. The ship is designed specifically for longer escapes and what the cruise line calls “island-minded adventurers.”

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava noted that PortMiami serves more than seven million cruise passengers annually, making it an ideal launch point for the cruise line’s “newest and most ambitious sailings.”

Bookings Now Open

A large cruise ship labeled “Beachcomber” sails on calm blue water at sunset beneath a colorful sky, showcasing the Third Ship from Margaritaville at Sea. The text “Beachcomber CHASE THE TIDE” is overlaid at the bottom center of the image. — (Photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Sea’s Facebook)

Beachcomber’s first voyages for 2027 departures are now available to book.

The line states that the ship’s arrival marks the next phase of growth for Margaritaville at Sea, which has rapidly expanded from a single-ship operation to a three-vessel fleet.

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