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// CRUISE LINE
Margaritaville at Sea

Margaritaville Beachcomber

Fortuna Class · Margaritaville at Sea

BUILT
2003
Refit 2026
SIZE
102,669 GT
893 ft length
CAPACITY
3,459
guests · 1,090 crew
DECKS
13
passenger decks
CALL SIGNIBNY
MMSI247094800
IMO9239783
FLAGGenoa

// ABOUT THE SHIP

About the Ship

Margaritaville Beachcomber is a Fortuna-class cruise ship operated by Margaritaville at Sea, originally launched in 2003 (23 years ago). She is one of 3 active ships in the Margaritaville at Sea fleet. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2026, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.

At 102,669 gross tons and 893 feet (272 meters) long, the Margaritaville Beachcomber is larger than the Margaritaville at Sea fleet average of 858 feet. The ship spans 13 passenger decks (Deck 1 through Deck 14) with a beam of 125 feet and a draft of 27 feet. Originally built at an estimated cost of $450 million, the ship is flagged in Genoa.

The Margaritaville Beachcomber accommodates up to 3,459 guests, which is above the Margaritaville at Sea fleet average of 2,418. A crew of approximately 1,090 keeps the ship running, resulting in a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.2:1.

Onboard the Margaritaville Beachcomber, guests can choose from 63 venues including 19 dining options, 10 bars and lounges, 26 activities. The casino is located on Deck 5 and the buffet can be found on Deck 9.

// DECK PLANS

Deck Plans – 13 Decks to explore

Margaritaville Beachcomber spans 13 passenger-accessible decks with N/A staterooms and 63 onboard venues — including 26 activities, 10 bars & lounges, 19 dining, and 8 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.

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PASSENGER DECKS

13

guest-accessible decks

STATEROOMS

N/A

cabins across all categories

VENUES ONBOARD

63venues

BY TYPE

Activities26
Bars & lounges10
Dining19
Shopping8
// CRUISES

Margaritaville Beachcomber Cruises

Margaritaville Beachcomber offers 4 sailings in January, ranging 6-7 nights, departing from Miami, Florida.

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// SHIP CLASS

Fortunaclass

YEARS

2003

AVG SIZE

103k GT

AVG LENGTH

893 ft

AVG CAPACITY

3,459

// THINGS TO DO

Things to do

Margaritaville Beachcomber features 58 venues across 13 decks, including 22 activity, 10 bar, 18 dining, 5 other and 3 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.

// AGE & RENOVATIONS

Margaritaville Beachcomber ship age vs the fleet

Built in 2003 and last renovated in 2026, Margaritaville Beachcomber is 23 years old. The fleet average age is 29.3 years. She is newer than 100% of the 3-ship fleet, ranking #1 from newest to oldest.

THIS SHIP

Age at a glance

BUILT

2003

23 years old today

LAST RENOVATED

2026

0 yrs ago

FLEET AVERAGE

29.3 yrs

6.3 newer

NEWER THAN

100%

of fleet

FLEET RANK

#1

of 3

FLEET RANKING

By age, newest to oldest

#1 newest of 3 ships

Out of 3 ships in the fleet, Margaritaville Beachcomber ranks #1 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.

NEWESTOLDEST

AGE BENCHMARKS

Margaritaville Beachcomber vs the fleet

Newest ship
23 yrs
Margaritaville Beachcomber
23 yrs
Fleet average
29.3 yrs
Oldest ship
39 yrs

SHIP RENOVATIONS

Last major refit

LAST RENOVATED

2026

0 years ago

The Beachcomber had an extensive dry dock refurbishment after acquisition by Margaritaville at Sea, starting late September 2026). This included full updates to all staterooms, public venues, branding changes (island/Margaritaville theming), new dining/entertainment spaces (e.g., 5 O’Clock Somewhere expansions), and addition/emphasis on premium suites like the Bridge Wing Suites.

// SHIP SIZE

How big is Margaritaville Beachcomber?

Compare the Margaritaville Beachcomber ship size with the rest of the Margaritaville at Sea fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.

Margaritaville Beachcomber measures 102,669 GT and 893 ft in length. The average size of a Margaritaville at Sea ship is 80k gross tons and the average ship length is 858 ft. Margaritaville Beachcomber is 28% larger and 4% longer than the average ship in the fleet.

// THIS SHIP

103k GT

MARGARITAVILLE BEACHCOMBER

// AVERAGE

80k GT

FLEET AVERAGE

// LARGEST

103k GT

MARGARITAVILLE BEACHCOMBER

// SMALLEST

53k GT

MARGARITAVILLE PARADISE

// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 3 SHIPS · TOTAL 241K GT

Margaritaville Beachcomber103K GT
Margaritaville Islander86K GT
53K
Margaritaville Beachcomber103k GT
Margaritaville Islander86k GT
Margaritaville Paradise53k GT

EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS

// CAPACITY

Passenger Capacity

The Margaritaville Beachcomber carries up to 3,459 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 1,090 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 3.2:1. On average, Margaritaville at Sea ships have 1,680 guests and 620 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.7:1.

// GUESTS

3,459

at full occupancy

// CREW

1,090

international staff

// RATIO

3.2:1

service ratio

// 4,549 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY

Guests3,459
Crew1,090
EACH FIGURE = 10 PEOPLE

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// 10 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About the Margaritaville Beachcomber

FAQs for the Margaritaville Beachcomber. Here are the most popular questions asked by our community members regarding this Margaritaville at Sea ship.

01On which deck is the Margaritaville Beachcomber Casino located?

You will find the Margaritaville Beachcomber Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.

02On which deck is the Margaritaville Beachcomber buffet located?

You will find the Margaritaville Beachcomber buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.

03When was the Margaritaville Beachcomber last refurbished?

The Beachcomber had an extensive dry dock refurbishment after acquisition by Margaritaville at Sea, starting late September 2026). This included full updates to all staterooms, public venues, branding changes (island/Margaritaville theming), new dining/entertainment spaces (e.g., 5 O’Clock Somewhere expansions), and addition/emphasis on premium suites like the Bridge Wing Suites.

04What is the Margaritaville Beachcomber ship class?

The ship belongs to the Margaritaville at Sea class of ships known as the Fortuna class.

05What does the Margaritaville Beachcomber offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 19 restaurants, 10 bars, 26 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

06How many decks are on the Margaritaville Beachcomber?

The Margaritaville Beachcomber has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.

07What is the Margaritaville Beachcomber capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Margaritaville Beachcomber. The ship's capacity is 3,459. When comparing the occupancy to the average Margaritaville at Sea passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,418 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Margaritaville at Sea ships.

08How old is the Margaritaville Beachcomber?

The Margaritaville Beachcomber was built in 2003. Margaritaville at Sea includes 3 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1987 while the newest ship was built in 2003. The average Margaritaville at Sea ship is 29 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2000

09Is the Margaritaville Beachcomber a good ship?

Each of Margaritaville at Sea's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Margaritaville Beachcomber is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

10How long is the Margaritaville Beachcomber?

From end to end, the Margaritaville Beachcomber length equals 893 feet (272 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 3 active vessels in Margaritaville at Sea fleet, measuring 858 feet (262 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.

Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed ship and fleet data.

LAST UPDATED · AUGUST 19, 2026

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