All about the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise

The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise was built in 1991. It was renovated in 2018. It's considered a small size ship. Coming in at 722 ft long and 102 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2 football fields, as wide as 1.9 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 14-story building. The Paradise previously sailed under two different names, the Costa Classica and Grand Classica, before being purchased by Margaritaville to launch their new cruise line.

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise 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 Paradise Size and Passengers

The Paradise can hold 1,308 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 Paradise has a space ratio of 40. 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.

The Paradise is one of one Classica-class ships currently sailing with Margaritaville at Sea.

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. You have fourteen different dining options to choose from. Of those options, ten are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other four options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. 71% of the dining options are included which means if you're watching your budget, you won't feel like you're missing out by not going to a lot of extra fee dining places.

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Bars and Drinks

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise has 7 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Margaritaville at Sea also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise

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 Paradise has a total of two pools and two hot tubs.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Paradise. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

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 Paradise 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.

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