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The rooms on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise were all updated before the ship relaunched in 2022, with tropical décor and accents. Get up close and personal with the amazing turtles that inhabit Grand Bahama Island with a guided snorkeling experience. Visit the iconic Shark Junction to see these majestically terrifying creatures from a glass bottom boat then end your day with a visit to the city marketplace. Dive into an up-close, in-water experience where you can interact with and learn more about these amazing animals.
Swim with the Pigs and Crystal Beach
However, given the proper expectations, this ship has a certain charm and appeal. The environment of the vessel seemed to cater to a younger adult crowd and married couples. On the downside, if you don’t live in Florida, then it’s a little harder to make your way to the ship.
Margaritaville at Sea will sail new ship from Tampa in 2024 - USA TODAY
Margaritaville at Sea will sail new ship from Tampa in 2024.
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Cozy Interior Staterooms
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. While some passengers enthusiastically sang along, fins up, other people smiled and tapped their toes, but clearly didn't know the words. Extend your vacation on land and stay at your choice of two gorgeous all-inclusive beachfront resorts on Grand Bahama Island. Get the most out of your visit on shore by booking a fun-filled excursion.
Picturesque Oceanview Staterooms
Enjoy fine wines, craft beers or a cold LandShark at one of our signature bars, or relax in style while you listen to the music and sip refreshing cocktails in one of our uniquely themed lounges.
With a full day in Grand Bahama Island, you'll have just enough time to plan a one-of-a-kind shore excursion and explore the rich ecological diversity of this white-sand wonderland. Nearly every deck and area onboard had different types of comfortable chairs for guests to sit. One of my favorite and relaxing spots, was inside the spa area onboard.
Upon further inspection I found the fridge to be broken, not operating, covered in rust, and showing signs of potential mold. The bathroom offered plenty of counter space which was nice, and allowed guests plenty of room to unpack. However, the shower was a curtain that did not reach to the floor. I discovered that after taking one shower, the entire floor of the bathroom was effectively covered in water. The presence of the water on the bathroom floor lasted the duration of the sailing. For anyone that’s a fan of Jimmy Buffett, you have definitely found your cruise line.
According to a post on the Margaritaville blog, the first cruise ship, Margaritaville Paradise, will set sail April 30, 2022 from Palm Beach, Florida to Grand Bahama Island. Margaritaville has announced a Margaritaville at Sea offshore resort experience, setting sail to the Bahamas April 30, 2022. One thing we found extremely appealing, especially for new cruisers, is that Margaritaville at Sea Paradise has no real dress code. There's no formal night, and you can wear shorts anywhere on the ship. It's fun to watch people feeling their own 'fits -- some people dressed to impress for the club, while others kept it chill.
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Sailing June 2024 from Port of Tampa Bay, Florida to Key West and Mexico on 4- and 5-night cruise itineraries. Margaritaville at Sea Islander offers a completely new way to cruise into an Island State of Mind. Decked out in creative and familiar bars and restaurants, our newest flagship offers new ways to discover fun opportunities for dining and drinking. Guests can also enjoy a casino, theater, spa and fitness center, pools, and a retail shop, among other activities and entertainment. Setting sail in spring 2022, the Margaritaville Paradise will feature 10 passenger decks and 659 cabins with various stateroom categories. The ship’s casual-luxe cabins and common spaces will allow guests to drift away to paradise with subtle nautical details and colors influenced by the surrounding seas, sands, and skies.
EXPLORE GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
For prospective guests, I recommend comparing the prices between an indoor stateroom and an ocean view. Grand Bahama Island is a haven of gorgeous white sand beaches, surrounded by crystal clear waters that stretch for miles. Extend your vacation on land and stay at your choice of three gorgeous partner resorts on Grand Bahama Island for an all-inclusive experience. The main pool located on Deck 11, and an adults-only pool located at the front of the ship also on Deck 11. On this sailing I noticed that many people were using the pools and hot tubes. The pool deck, as with most cruise sailings, is where the Sail Away parties were held.
While on this cruise I ate at the main dining room for dinner both nights, and the buffet for both breakfast and lunch both days of the cruise. I felt that Fins offered a wide variety of menu choices for guests. For dinner at the main dining room, each guest is able to choose a starter, a soup or salad, a main entree, and a dessert. The first night I chose a shrimp cocktail, caprese salad, a pasta dish, and a lemon meringue tart. The second night of the sailing, for dinner I chose the salmon tartare, the butternut squash soup, the prime rib, and the apple tart for dessert. It was a very cool experience to be able to lay in bed at night and gaze up at the stars as we sailed!
Apart from the salmon tartare and butternut squash soup, I felt that much of the food lacked flavor, but was relatively tasty. The buffet food I felt lacked a variety of option, but what was available was alright, and was about the type of food offered at a continental hotel breakfast. For both breakfast and lunch there was a selection of meats, salads, and breads. For those people that don’t have to have the biggest and newest on their cruise, but instead enjoy sailing for the atmosphere and the relaxation that comes with being on the ship, it could be ideal.
This area was very quiet, and offered a great lounge spot during the rainy afternoon sailing back to Florida. Upon entering my stateroom for the first time, I noticed that the room was rather sizable. There was a lot of space for just one person, or a couple traveling together. There was plenty of storage space, and room for guests to spread out.
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