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Margaritaville at Sea has announced its 2026 schedule of short, themed sailings, many of which occur during various holidays. These voyages range from two to four days in length, making them ideal for travelers with limited time.
The cruise line is known for offering some of the most affordable fares in the industry, making these trips accessible to budget-conscious travelers.
Here’s an overview of what’s available on the Port of Palm Beach-based Paradise cruise ship:
- Big Game Getaway (Feb. 7): A three-night weekend sailing visiting Nassau in the Bahamas with Super Bowl festivities and game viewing on the pool deck’s giant screen. Prices start at $279 per person ($93 per person, per night).
- Valentine’s Day (Feb. 13): A three-night romantic weekend getaway to Nassau, perfect for sweethearts, starting at $619 per person ($206 per person, per night).
- St. Patrick’s Day (Mar. 16): A three-night voyage to Freeport in the Bahamas featuring beer specials and themed menus from $260 per person ($87 per person, per night).
- Cinco de Mayo (May 3): A four-night cruise to Cozumel for a Cinco de Mayo celebration starting from $333 per person ($83 per person, per night).
- Jimmy Buffett Day (Aug. 28): A four-night sailing to Key West and Freeport filled with music and margaritas from $328 per person ($82 per person, per night).
- Key West Fantasy Fest (Oct. 15, 19, 23): Three different four-night cruises to join Fantasy Fest in Key West plus a call on either Freeport or Nassau with fares starting from $328 per person ($82 per person, per night).
- Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea (Dec. 24): A four-night cruise visiting both Freeport and Nassau during a Junkanoo festival on Dec. 26 priced at $383 per person ($96 per day).
For a limited time, Margaritaville at Sea is offering a significant discount:
"For a limited time," the line said in its press release aboutthe new sailings, "Margaritaville at Sea is offering50% off cruise fares on all Paradise cruises departing through Dec.31, 2026,and all Islander voyages setting sail through April24,
2027for the first and second passengers in each cabin.To sweeten the deal evenmore,kids sail free as the third and fourth passengers ina cabin."
Additional resources are available for those interested in learning more about cruising or finding deals:
- A beginner’s guide to picking a cruise line
- Six ways to get a deal on a cruise
- Fifteen best all-inclusive cruise lines
- Best first-time cruises for all types of travelers
- How to save on a cruise: Thirty-three money-saving tips from an expert cruiser
- Twelve tricks for getting maximum value from your vacation
- The one thing savvy cruisers do to save more
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