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A 2-night Bahamas getaway aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is the perfect microvacation to leave you feeling refreshed and restored, including a full day in Grand Bahama Island. Between the first three-story Landshark Bar, the thoughtfully eclectic Hemisphere Dancer Craft Spirits, the adult-only Tiki Bar or any of the other 13 bars and lounges available, you'll never go thirsty abord the Islander. While closed-loop cruises, where you embark and disembark in the U.S., allow you to sail with a birth certificate instead of a passport, we recommend the latter.
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But make 100% sure you have the right documents before you get there. Perhaps the biggest and boldest change was the paint job done on the ship’s hull, complete with palm trees, parrots, and an iconic touch of teal accent color that sets the ship apart from anything else sailing. Margaritaville at Sea, which began sailing in May 2022, offers still affordable rates, but is priced somewhat higher. Ports like Miami, Port Canaveral, and Port Everglades see millions of passengers each year. Margaritaville at Sea, however, sails from the Port of Palm Beach, about 45 miles north of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. But if you were planning on a classic cruise for 7-nights hitting all sorts of Caribbean ports, that’s not the case… at least as of now.
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Explore a diverse array of Western Caribbean destinations aboard the all-new Margaritaville at Sea Islander. Departing from Port Tampa Bay, the Islander offers a range of distinctive itinerary schedules that will have everyone from adventure seekers to fun-loving foodies transported to an island state of mind in no time. Powered by Echelon Fitness, the new fitness center features some of the most advanced fitness experiences, including a Reflect Touch Fitness Mirror for yoga.
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I enjoyed the seating area near the window, too, as it made the stateroom feel quite spacious. Curiously, Harland & Wolff started to offer drydock repairs for cruise ships in 2020 (during the COVID crisis). The company is also famous for being the shipbuilder of RMS Titanic. The shipyard is regularly booked for routine drydocks serving Viking OCEAN's fleet. CSSC-Carnival China's 2023 schedule for Costa Atlantica is based on homeporting in China.
Sailing June 2024 from Port of Tampa Bay, Florida to Key West and Mexico on 4- and 5-night cruise itineraries. The 2-deck high Colosseo Show Lounge (ship's amphitheater) provided cabaret shows, dancers and specialty acts. The ship had a large range of bars and lounges, including the 360-degree Galileo Disco and Puccini Ballroom.
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Repositioning cruise prices started from USD 500 per person (double occupancy inside cabin). Early-booking discount deals (bookings made before May 31, 2019) offered 3rd and 4th passengers in the stateroom pricing of USD 300 pp. Margaritaville at Sea is your new off-shore resort experience, sailing from Palm Beach and Tampa to Grand Bahama Island, Mexico and Key West. On this floating island vacation, you can unwind, enjoy the endless activities and entertainment, or just relax and soak up the sun. Costa Atlantica arrived in Singapore for the first time on May 3, 2013, joining in Asia Costa Victoria. In the period May-June 2013, Atlantica's itinerary program offered 3- and 4-day roundtrips from Singapore to ports in Thailand and Malaysia.
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Margaritaville at Sea Is Introducing 3-night Weekend Getaways Next Year - Travel + Leisure
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With pools, a retail store, and so much more, there is something for everyone. Margaritaville at Sea is an exciting new offshore resort experience. The first ship, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, will be based out of the Port of Palm Beach with two-night/three-day cruises to Grand Bahama Island. The ship’s experience will offer the fun, escapism and state of mind synonymous with our iconic lifestyle. Indulge in casual bites and late-night delights, or dine in elegance at one of our specialty restaurants.
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Margaritaville at Sea adds second ship, expands Caribbean itineraries.
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While some passengers enthusiastically sang along, fins up, other people smiled and tapped their toes, but clearly didn't know the words. At the end of August 2017, Port Palm Beach District Commission signed a 10-year agreement for the former Costa neoClassica to service the Florida-Bahamas route West Palm Beach-Freeport. The liner has a regularly scheduled itinerary program of 3-day / 2-night Bahamas cruises to Freeport and back to Palm Beach FL. In 2018, Grand Classica joined Grand Celebration as the fleet's second ship.
The glittering 2-deck Tiziano Restaurant is the main dining venue aboard Costa Atlantica, serving all 3 meals at traditionally fixed sittings. The MDR is longer than wide due to the placement of the ship's galley along the side walls. Choices for seating range from a handful of 2- and 4-tops to a number of bigger tables, including more for 8, or more than it's typical on American cruise ships. With the hard surfaces of the room, the noise level can be prodigious, as tables are placed very close. Though guests may choose a table at breakfast and lunch and don't need to dine at their regular sitting time, Atlantica still maintains formal seating times. The doors are closed a half-hour after the beginning of the first seating and reopened at the regular time for the second seating.
Following the ship's acquisition, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line renamed all decks after Bahamian islands. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced the vessel's purchase from Carnival Corporation (Costa's parent company) on December 13, 2017. The ship's drydock refurbishment in 2017 (October) also included improvements required by the new shipowner Paradise Cruise Line Operator Ltd. Margaritaville Paradise continued the regular 2-night cruise schedule from Palm Beach to Freeport, restarting operations on May 10, 2022. Margaritaville at Sea will introduce 5 exclusive, limited-edition 7-night sailings on the Islander in 2025, featuring the all-new destinations of Costa Maya, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios and Belize. Each sailing has very limited date availability, so book early for best stateroom selection.
Working out during vacation may not be for everyone, but for those cruisers who pride themselves on their fitness, there is a completely refreshed fitness center onboard to enjoy. Of course, it wouldn't be a tropical getaway without some live poolside music, which guests can enjoy while lounging on the lido deck. Margaritaville at Sea Islander's 1,105 cabins offer a range of four categories -- interior, oceanview, balcony and suite -- and 11 subcategories, including four types of balcony staterooms and three types of suites. Cabins range in size from 175 square feet for the insides to the 365-square-foot top-of-the-line Signature Grand Suite. Margaritaville at Sea has a Jimmy Buffett-themed musical show, a comedy show and live musicians in various venues, so there’s always something to entertain you.
We were surprised to learn on our 2022 sailing that the Margaritaville at Sea appeal goes far beyond Parrotheads, as Jimmy Buffett's fans are called. Nearly 60% of the passengers on a typical Margaritaville at Sea sailing are taking their first cruise ever, we were told, and the vast majority of them have only a passing knowledge of Buffett. We noticed this particularly during the evening show, a jukebox musical of Buffett hits written by Jimmy himself.
On my first cruise with Margaritaville, some aspects of the stateroom could have used a refresh. I was pleased to see these things have been addressed during the dry dock, providing a clean and comfortable space for guests to make the most of their 2-night getaway. On my previous sailing, there wasn't much occupying these areas, so filling them with activities and amenities was a great way to get guests involved in fun while onboard. This month, I had the opportunity to sail onboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Paradise once more. I was excited to see what new amenities and experiences had been improved upon since my last voyage. For Costa Cruises, Costa Atlantica itinerary program was based on seasonal roundtrips from homeport Dubai UAE (8-day itineraries).
We went into our weekend on the MVAS Paradise with no expectations and no plans. With 8 dining venues, 5 bars & lounges and 10 levels to explore, we had a general idea of what we wanted to do (spa, gamble, eat conch in The Bahamas) but no set schedule. We had a WhatsApp group for all of us so we could chime in with activities and updates, and anyone could join if they wanted, or couples could pair off and do their own thing.
Everyone is herded into various locations on the ship for a safety presentation. If you need any kind of assistance or seating during the briefing, don’t straggle. Note that you can book drink packages in advance or at check-in. Rick and I had a wristband for 10 between the two of us and it was plenty, but we aren’t huge drinkers so take that into account. We did try everything – margaritas galore (we particularly liked the Smokin’ Rita), various boat drinks like the 5 o’clock Somewhere and Coco Cabana, and everything was delish.
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