Margaritaville Debuts New Caribbean Cruise Line

By: - May 11th, 2022
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Jimmy Bufett’s ever-expanding Margaritaville empire has launched its newest offering: a cruise line.

It’s called Margaritaville at Sea, and the brand’s new Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship officially launched this week.

The first cruise on the ship will be a VIP sailing on May 12, following the inaugural cruise on May 14.

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This week, Margaritaville announced that NFL star Shaquem Griffin had been named the ship’s godfather.

The new ship will offer two-night, round-trip voyages to the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas.

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What a room looks like.

That’s along with 658 cabins, several dining venues, including the JWB Prime Steak and Seafood; Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria; and the “Port of Indecision Buffet”; joined by pools, retail shops, a casino and a signature St Somewhere Spa, among other amenities.

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The entertainment offering includes Tales from Margaritaville, the show written by Buffett and produced by Buffett and Frank Marshall.

It’s a transformation of the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which Margaritaville acquired last year.

For more, visit Margaritaville at Sea.

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