Margaritaville at Sea Reveals Beachcomber as Name of Third Ship
Margaritaville at Sea, the cruise brand modeled on Jimmy Buffett’s concept of laid-back Caribbean vibes, unveiled details about the soon-to-be third ship in its fleet, including the name: Margaritaville Beachcomber.
Fans of the cruise line have been waiting to learn more about the fleet expansion, which was announced in May 2025.
Margaritaville at Sea had revealed that a third, larger, ship would join Margaritaville Paradise and Margaritaville Islander, both of which sail Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Florida ports.
At roughly the same time, Costa Cruises released an update to its Strategic Path confirming that its Costa Fortuna would be transferred to a new, unnamed, owner in September 2026.
It turned out that the new owner was Margaritaville at Sea. Both Paradise and Islander came from the Costa fleet, too, formerly called Costa Classica and Costa Atlantica, respectively.
Beachcomber is substantially larger than both of the existing ships. She accommodates 3,450 guests compared to the 1,680 guests on Paradise and 2,650 on Islander.
Margaritaville at Sea launched in 2022 with its first ship, Paradise, and added Islander in 2024.
Like her sister ships in the Margaritaville fleet, Beachcomber will enter dry dock and undergo a refit and redesign that will add the brand’s Caribbean-style decor and venues.
“With Beachcomber, we wanted to create a design that captures the spirit of fun, warmth, and relaxed adventure,” said Martha Brabham, Head of Design at Margaritaville at Sea.
“We drew inspiration from nostalgic beach scenes, vintage surf art, and the carefree escapism that defines the brand,” added Brabham.
While Beachcomber will offer the brand’s most popular experiences and spaces, such as the 5 o’Clock Somewhere bar, Hemisphere Dancer, Cheeseburger in Paradise, and License to Chill, the new ship will introduce more than a dozen new experiences.
They will be revealed later, as the ship’s debut approaches, but Margaritaville at Sea promises the concepts will be even more immersive and playful than experiences found on Paradise and Islander.
Costa Fortuna is a Destiny-class ship that entered service in 2003. She is currently sailing 7-day Eastern Mediterranean voyages roundtrip from Athens and Istanbul.
Where Will Beachcomber Be Based? Probably in Florida
Margaritaville at Sea has not indicated where Beachcomber will be homeported, nor has it disclosed a launch date, itinerary details, or booking information. However, since its existing ships are based in Florida, it seems likely that the new vessel will call the Sunshine State home as well.
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Margaritaville Islander is based in Tampa and currently sails 4- and 7-night Mexico and Western Caribbean cruises while Margaritaville Paradise, homeported in Palm Beach, offers shorter getaway cruises to the Bahamas and Key West.
Margaritaville Paradise, earlier this year, received a slew of new dining and entertainment enhancements, all of which debuted in March 2025.
Some were reimagined from services offered on Margaritaville Islander, such as Hemisphere Dancer Craft Spirits, which serves up craft cocktails in a piano lounge, and Far Side Sushi, a specialty dining venue.
Upgrades were made to the ship’s poolside bars, the adult-only 12 Volt Bar, and the JWB Prime Steakhouse. Along with onboard improvements, Margaritaville Paradise added Nassau as a port call and launched the Sail and Splash excursion at the popular destination.
The day-pass shore tour enables cruisers to experience the water park at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau.
Margaritaville at Sea Reveals Beachcomber as Name of Third Ship