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All about the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
The Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber was built in 2003. It was renovated in 2026. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 893 ft long and 116 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.5 football fields, as wide as 2.2 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 13-story building. The Beachcomber was previously the Costa Fortuna but will receive compete makeover to become Margaritaville at Sea's newest, and largest, ship. It will launch in January 2027. The Beachcomber is still under construction and Margaritaville at Sea hasn't released all the details yet. This page will be updated as we learn more.
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Overview
- Ship and Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Size and Passengers
The Beachcomber can hold 2,702 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Beachcomber has a space ratio of 38. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.
| Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber | |
|---|---|
| Class | Fortuna |
| Gross Tonnage | 102,587 |
| Length | 893 |
| Beam/Width | 116 |
| Passenger Decks | 13 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,702 |
| Crew | 1,090 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.5 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 38 |
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Space Ratio
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The Beachcomber is the only Fortuna Class ship currently sailing with Margaritaville at Sea.
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber. You have ten different dining options to choose from. Of those options, five are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other five options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. Only 50% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Type of Food | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included | |||
| Cheeseburger in Paradise Burger Bar | Quick serve | Burgers | |
| Frank & Lola's Pizzeria | Quick serve | Pizza | |
| Hide Tide Market | Quick serve | Buffet | |
| Mexican Cutie Cantina | Quick serve | Mexican | |
| Soft Serve Ice Cream | Quick serve | Ice cream | |
| A la carte | |||
| F&L Trattoria | Sit down | Italian | |
| Far Side Sushi | Quick serve | Sushi | |
| Floridays | Sit down | Costal | |
| Margaritaville Coffee Shop | Quick serve | Coffee | |
| Flat fee | |||
| JWB Prime Steakhouse | Sit down | Steakhouse | |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Margaritaville at Sea serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
There are also plenty of bars available on this ship. You can check outrecent bar menus for the Beachcomber below.
Pools and Hot Tubs on Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber has a total of three pools and four hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.
| Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 3 |
| - Pools - General Access | 2 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | 1 |
| - Pools - Exclusive | |
| Total Hot Tubs | 4 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 2 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive |
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Features and Activities
There are quite a few things to do on the Beachcomber. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
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Cruise Costs
Margaritaville at Sea is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Margaritaville at Sea ship.
| Margaritaville at Sea | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $20.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% |
| Soda Price | $2.95 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.50 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | 64.99 |
| Internet Plan | $17.99 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
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