7-Night Eastern Caribbean | Inaugural Sailing
Miami · 7n · $143/n · Jan 9, 2027
From $999 inside · Balcony $2,199
Live · sailing at 15 kn · MYKONOS, GR
Margaritaville at Sea · Costa FORTUNA
Margaritaville Beachcomber
Guests
2,698 – 3,470
Crew
1,068
Cabins
1,354
Length
272 m
Space ratio
31
Homeport pattern
Miami
Where she is right now
En route · MYKONOS, GR· 8/31/2026, 9:55:00 AM· Course 195°
Position
37.61°N, 25.31°E
Heading
195° · COG 195°
Speed
15 kn
Destination
MYKONOS, GR
Our take · opinion
Parrot-head energy, Costa bones
We experience Margaritaville Beachcomber as a Destiny-class Costa hull reinvented for Jimmy Buffett island vibes: fun, casual, and clearly not a from-scratch Margaritaville newbuild.
The onboard pitch is vacation-mode Margaritaville from the first afternoon. The multi-deck License to Chill pool complex, 5 o'Clock Somewhere bars, Cheeseburger in Paradise, and live music stages set the tone before dinner even starts. Expect lively pool decks and easygoing evenings more than white-glove pacing or lecture-heavy enrichment sea days.
Cabins still follow older Destiny-class proportions on this hull, so balcony choice matters more than brochure language. Balconies are the upgrade worth paying for when inventory allows, especially on warm Caribbean weeks sailing from Miami. Grand Suites and Bridge Wing Suites are the scarce top end with terrace space and concierge extras for guests who want more privacy.
Dining leans casual-island, with a steakhouse night at JWB Prime Steakhouse when you want a splurge. Compared with purpose-built party ships, Beachcomber's layout still shows her Costa Fortuna origins even after the Margaritaville makeover. Kids can use playground pockets, but the brand story is adult fun first and serious family programming second.
We'd book her for easy Miami Caribbean weeks when the Margaritaville vibe matters more than newest-in-class hardware. Ask us before you trust a random guarantee stateroom category on a conversion ship, and confirm current sailings on this page as early 2027 revenue service comes online.
She's for
- Couples and friend groups chasing island-casual vibes
- Margaritaville fans who want the brand at sea
- Short-to-weeklong Caribbean shoppers from Miami
- Guests who prefer pool-deck fun over enrichment lectures
She's not for
- Luxury shoppers expecting newbuild suite product
- Quiet couples who avoid lively pool-deck culture
- Families needing modern kids neighborhoods and waterparks
Honest caveat
She's a 2003 Costa Fortuna hull in Margaritaville paint: great brand energy, not a from-scratch design. We'll walk balcony versus inside tradeoffs before you book.
The record · ship backgroundFrom Costa Fortuna to Beachcomber
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The record · ship background
From Costa Fortuna to Beachcomber
Show ship backgroundHide ship backgroundMargaritaville At Sea Beachcomber began life as Costa Cruises' Costa Fortuna, a Destiny-class ship delivered from Fincantieri Sestri Ponente in 2003. Class relatives include Costa Magica and several early Carnival Destiny-class hulls later renamed across the Carnival Corp family.
As Fortuna she sailed Caribbean, Mediterranean, China, and South America programs before the 2025 sale announcement to Margaritaville at Sea. The conversion plan called for a major drydock to restyle staterooms and public venues around the Margaritaville brand. That includes the large aft License to Chill pool complex and signature food-and-beverage names from the Buffett universe.
Margaritaville revenue service is slated to begin with a January 9, 2027 maiden voyage, year-round from Miami on 4- to 8-night Caribbean itineraries. Ports on the early advertised mix include classic Western and Eastern Caribbean calls, so confirm the sailing on this page as conversion timing and early deployment details firm up. Specs and inventory follow below.
Build record
- Keel to delivery
- 2001 – 2003
- Inaugural
- 2003 as Costa Fortuna; MAS 2027 Miami
- Fuel
- Marine diesel
- Sisters
- Costa Magica, Carnival Triumph/Sunrise, Carnival Victory/Radiance, Carnival Destiny/Sunshine
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Upcoming sailings
19 itineraries · 38 sail dates on Margaritaville Beachcomber. Fares are live and change daily.
| Sailing | Date | Depart | Nights | $/n | Inside | Balcony | Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Night Eastern Caribbean | Inaugural SailingPortMiami | St Thomas, US Virgin Islands | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | PortMiami | Jan 9, 2027 | Miami | 7 | $143 | $999 | $2,199 | $4,899 |
| 7-Night Eastern CaribbeanPortMiami | St Thomas, USVI | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | PortMiami · 4 dates | Jan 16, 2027 | Miami | 7 | $86 | $599 | $1,229 | $2,649 |
| 7-Night 7-Night Grand CaymanPortMiami | George Town, Grand Cayman | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Nassau, Bahamas | PortMiami | Jan 23, 2027 | Miami | 7 | $184 | $1,699 | $2,089 | — |
| 6-Night Key West & Western CaribbeanPortMiami | Key West, FL | Montego Bay, Jamaica | George Town, Grand Cayman | PortMiami | Jan 30, 2027 | Miami | 6 | $100 | $599 | — | — |
| 4-Night Dominican Republic ExpressPortMiami | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | PortMiami | Feb 5, 2027 | Miami | 4 | $82 | $329 | $699 | $1,199 |
| 4-Night Key West & BahamasPortMiami | Key West, FL | Bimini, Bahamas | PortMiami | Feb 9, 2027 | Miami | 4 | $75 | $299 | $829 | $1,349 |
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