FAQs

What's Included In The Cruise Price?

Your fare includes shipboard accommodations, round-trip ocean transportation, all meals (excluding specialty dining options), select beverages (drip coffee, juices, filtered water, and tea), onboard live entertainment, and our supervised kid's programs (charges may apply for after-hours programs).

What's Not Included?

Taxes, fees and port expenses are not included in the cruise fare, are assessed per person at the time of reservation. If making a deposit, the taxes, fees and port expenses are added to the final total and must be paid according to the payment schedule detailed in our Cancellation Policy prior to finalizing your reservation. Taxes, fees and port expenses include taxes and fees assessed by both departure and destination ports and are separately assessed and added to your final cruise prices to provide transparency for these charges, as they are not part of your cruise fare. These taxes, fees and port expenses are similar to the taxes and tourism fees added to your room fare during hotel stays.

Taxes, fees and port expenses vary by itinerary. You can always check the most up-to-date fee structure during the booking process for any given itinerary.

Any onboard expenses not pre-paid, like shore excursions, bar beverages, soft drinks, specialty dining, casino, phone calls, kids club fees, photographs, and any items you may choose to purchase not specifically stated are not included in your cruising price. Gratuities* of $20.00 per person, per night for staterooms and $24.00 per person, per night for Suites (as of February 1, 2025) are also additional and automatically added to your stateroom account during your voyage.

*Any gratuities and/or service fees paid by Guest are the property of the Carrier and shall be used by the Carrier in any manner or method and for any purpose that the Carrier deems fit in its sole discretion.

***Fuel Supplements may also be added to your stateroom account based on the current fuel rates as per the Ticket Contract. As of June 1, 2024, the Fuel Supplement is $15 per person, per night for guests sailing aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and $0 per person, per night for guests aboard the Islander.***

Parking Information

For Islander (Port of Tampa Bay): You must pre-pay your parking at the Port of Tampa Bay. Purchase your parking here.

For Paradise (Port of West Palm): You may pay for parking upon arrival. 

What Are The Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses For My Cruise?

Taxes, fees and port expenses are not included in the cruise fare, are assessed per person at the time of reservation. If making a deposit, the taxes, fees and port expenses are added to the final total and must be paid according to the payment schedule detailed in our

Cancellation Policy prior to finalizing your reservation. Taxes, fees and port expenses include taxes and fees assessed by both departure and destination ports and are separately assessed and added to your final cruise prices to provide transparency for these charges, as they are not part of your cruise fare. These taxes, fees and port expenses are similar to the taxes and tourism fees added to your room fare during hotel stays.

Taxes, fees and port expenses vary by itinerary. You can always check the most up-to-date fee structure during the booking process for any given itinerary.

Will A Passport Or Visa Be Required?

No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

For updated information on the documentation required to travel on Margaritaville at Sea, please visit our Travel Requirements webpage.

What Are The Age Requirements/Policies?

Cruise Vacations: Guest completing the booking must be 18 or older at the time of sailing.

Infant Policy: Infants sailing on the MVAS Paradise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise. Please be aware that guests travelling with a young infant that does not meet the infant policy will be denied boarding. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.

Gambling Policy: Guests eighteen (18) years of age and older are welcome to play in our casinos.

Proof of Age Policy: Margaritaville at Sea reserves the right to ask for proof of age. MVAS’ age policy for gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is based on the individual's age on the date of sailing and will determine his or her status for their cruise vacation. However, if a guest celebrates their 21st birthday during the cruise, the guest may thereafter ask the Guest Services Manager to modify ship's records to permit their consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the cruise. The guest will be required to appear at Guest Services with his or her parent or guardian and to present a government issued form of identification to establish that the guest's 21st birthday was celebrated during the cruise

What Are The Rules For Minors Traveling Without Parents or Legal Guardians?

When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly reccomend bringing an original signed letter or Minor Consent Form from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you. The minor consent form can be found here.

If there is no second parent with legal claims to the minor (due to sole custody, deceased, etc.) other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, death certificate, birth certificate naming only one parent, would be useful to bring in place of a signed letter. This will expedite processing by United States Customs and Border Protection.

Can Pregnant Guests Sail?

Pregnant guests who enter the 24th week of pregnancy before or at any time during the cruise will not be allowed to sail. Pregnant guests who will not enter the 24th week before or at any time during the cruise must bring a letter from their attending physician certifying that their gestational status is in accordance with this policy and that the expecting mother is fit to sail.

Do You Offer Travel Protection?

Regardless of life events you may face, peace of mind while traveling is essential. Margaritaville at Sea has teamed up with Arch RoamRight to offer you Travel Protection which may help protect you before and during your trip. Among some of the benefits trip cancellation and interruption benefits, sickness and accident medical expense reimbursement, baggage protection and more.

Travel insurance is a great way to help protect yourself and your travel investment. You can’t prevent the unexpected from happening before or during your trip, but you can help to protect your trip investment if it does. Medical treatment or lost luggage can leave you with unexpected and expensive bills, and travel insurance may help reduce the financial impact of these unexpected circumstances, as well as provide assistance in an emergency.

Travel insurance benefits that are included in many Arch RoamRight plans:

  • Trip cancellation and interruption benefits
  • Lost and delayed baggage benefits
  • Coverage for pre-existing conditions, if purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit (Please review the policy, additional requirements apply)
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense
  • Emergency Medical and security evacuation coverage
  • 24/7/365 phone assistance

Get a quote today

For policy questions, call toll free: Phone: 800-699-3845.

Insurance coverages are underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, NAIC #11150, under certain policy series, including LTP 2013 and amendments thereto. Certain terms, conditions, restrictions and exclusions apply, and coverages may vary in certain states. In the event of any conflict between your policy terms and coverage descriptions on this website, the terms and conditions of your policy shall govern.

What Time Should Guests Arrive At The Port?

Check-In, Arrival and Embarkation/Debarkation processes are specific to departure Ports and third-party terminal operations staff and can change over time. Even if you have sailed with Margaritaville at Sea previously, please take a moment to carefully read through all available policies and procedures to make your journey as easy-breezy as possible.

For Guests sailing on The Margaritaville at Sea Islander, the Arrival and Embarkation Guide for Port Tampa Bay can be found here. 

For Guests sailing on The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the Arrival and Embarkation Guide for Port of Palm Beach can be found here. 

Please pay close attention to the Port Closure Times listed in the Arrival and Embarkation Guide for your specific departure port. Passengers that arrive after the designated Port Closure Time will be denied boarding and will constitute a "no show," subject to the penalties and fees outlined in our Cancellation Policy.

What Are The Drink Packages?

Information about our Drink Packages can be found by going to Packages & Upgrades.

Is Internet Access / WiFi Available From The Ship?

Yes, our ships are reliably connected to modern high-speed wifi-at-sea networks. Connectivity strength and speeds can vary due to a variety of factors, including weather, satellite positions, bandwidth load and others. 

We offer two voyage-long packages that you can purchase before you sail (and receive a 10% discount incentive):

Hourly, daily and multi-day packages are also available once on board.

What Safety & Security Measures Are Taken On Board?

We’re 100% dedicated to providing an enjoyable and safe experience for all guests. Each of our ships is staffed with dedicated security and medical teams to respond to alleged crimes and medical situations, respectively. They are on board, on duty, and available at all times.

What's Included In The Cruise Price?

Your fare includes shipboard accommodations, round-trip ocean transportation, all meals (excluding specialty dining options), select beverages (drip coffee, juices, filtered water, and tea), onboard live entertainment, and our supervised kid's programs (charges may apply for after-hours programs).

What's Not Included?

Taxes, fees and port expenses are not included in the cruise fare, are assessed per person at the time of reservation. If making a deposit, the taxes, fees and port expenses are added to the final total and must be paid according to the payment schedule detailed in our Cancellation Policy prior to finalizing your reservation. Taxes, fees and port expenses include taxes and fees assessed by both departure and destination ports and are separately assessed and added to your final cruise prices to provide transparency for these charges, as they are not part of your cruise fare. These taxes, fees and port expenses are similar to the taxes and tourism fees added to your room fare during hotel stays.

Taxes, fees and port expenses vary by itinerary. You can always check the most up-to-date fee structure during the booking process for any given itinerary.

Any onboard expenses not pre-paid, like shore excursions, bar beverages, soft drinks, specialty dining, casino, phone calls, kids club fees, photographs, and any items you may choose to purchase not specifically stated are not included in your cruising price. Gratuities* of $20.00 per person, per night for staterooms and $24.00 per person, per night for Suites (as of February 1, 2025) are also additional and automatically added to your stateroom account during your voyage.

*Any gratuities and/or service fees paid by Guest are the property of the Carrier and shall be used by the Carrier in any manner or method and for any purpose that the Carrier deems fit in its sole discretion.

***Fuel Supplements may also be added to your stateroom account based on the current fuel rates as per the Ticket Contract. As of June 1, 2024, the Fuel Supplement is $15 per person, per night for guests sailing aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and $0 per person, per night for guests aboard the Islander.***

Parking Information

For Islander (Port of Tampa Bay): You must pre-pay your parking at the Port of Tampa Bay. Purchase your parking here.

For Paradise (Port of West Palm): You may pay for parking upon arrival. 

What Are The Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses For My Cruise?

Taxes, fees and port expenses are not included in the cruise fare, are assessed per person at the time of reservation. If making a deposit, the taxes, fees and port expenses are added to the final total and must be paid according to the payment schedule detailed in our

Cancellation Policy prior to finalizing your reservation. Taxes, fees and port expenses include taxes and fees assessed by both departure and destination ports and are separately assessed and added to your final cruise prices to provide transparency for these charges, as they are not part of your cruise fare. These taxes, fees and port expenses are similar to the taxes and tourism fees added to your room fare during hotel stays.

Taxes, fees and port expenses vary by itinerary. You can always check the most up-to-date fee structure during the booking process for any given itinerary.

Will A Passport Or Visa Be Required?

No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

For updated information on the documentation required to travel on Margaritaville at Sea, please visit our Travel Requirements webpage.

What Are The Age Requirements/Policies?

Cruise Vacations: Guest completing the booking must be 18 or older at the time of sailing.

Infant Policy: Infants sailing on the MVAS Paradise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise. Please be aware that guests travelling with a young infant that does not meet the infant policy will be denied boarding. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.

Gambling Policy: Guests eighteen (18) years of age and older are welcome to play in our casinos.

Proof of Age Policy: Margaritaville at Sea reserves the right to ask for proof of age. MVAS’ age policy for gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is based on the individual's age on the date of sailing and will determine his or her status for their cruise vacation. However, if a guest celebrates their 21st birthday during the cruise, the guest may thereafter ask the Guest Services Manager to modify ship's records to permit their consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the cruise. The guest will be required to appear at Guest Services with his or her parent or guardian and to present a government issued form of identification to establish that the guest's 21st birthday was celebrated during the cruise

What Are The Rules For Minors Traveling Without Parents or Legal Guardians?

When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly reccomend bringing an original signed letter or Minor Consent Form from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you. The minor consent form can be found here.

If there is no second parent with legal claims to the minor (due to sole custody, deceased, etc.) other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, death certificate, birth certificate naming only one parent, would be useful to bring in place of a signed letter. This will expedite processing by United States Customs and Border Protection.

Can Pregnant Guests Sail?

Pregnant guests who enter the 24th week of pregnancy before or at any time during the cruise will not be allowed to sail. Pregnant guests who will not enter the 24th week before or at any time during the cruise must bring a letter from their attending physician certifying that their gestational status is in accordance with this policy and that the expecting mother is fit to sail.

Do You Offer Travel Protection?

Regardless of life events you may face, peace of mind while traveling is essential. Margaritaville at Sea has teamed up with Arch RoamRight to offer you Travel Protection which may help protect you before and during your trip. Among some of the benefits trip cancellation and interruption benefits, sickness and accident medical expense reimbursement, baggage protection and more.

Travel insurance is a great way to help protect yourself and your travel investment. You can’t prevent the unexpected from happening before or during your trip, but you can help to protect your trip investment if it does. Medical treatment or lost luggage can leave you with unexpected and expensive bills, and travel insurance may help reduce the financial impact of these unexpected circumstances, as well as provide assistance in an emergency.

Travel insurance benefits that are included in many Arch RoamRight plans:

  • Trip cancellation and interruption benefits
  • Lost and delayed baggage benefits
  • Coverage for pre-existing conditions, if purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit (Please review the policy, additional requirements apply)
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense
  • Emergency Medical and security evacuation coverage
  • 24/7/365 phone assistance

Get a quote today

For policy questions, call toll free: Phone: 800-699-3845.

Insurance coverages are underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, NAIC #11150, under certain policy series, including LTP 2013 and amendments thereto. Certain terms, conditions, restrictions and exclusions apply, and coverages may vary in certain states. In the event of any conflict between your policy terms and coverage descriptions on this website, the terms and conditions of your policy shall govern.

What Time Should Guests Arrive At The Port?

Check-In, Arrival and Embarkation/Debarkation processes are specific to departure Ports and third-party terminal operations staff and can change over time. Even if you have sailed with Margaritaville at Sea previously, please take a moment to carefully read through all available policies and procedures to make your journey as easy-breezy as possible.

For Guests sailing on The Margaritaville at Sea Islander, the Arrival and Embarkation Guide for Port Tampa Bay can be found here. 

For Guests sailing on The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the Arrival and Embarkation Guide for Port of Palm Beach can be found here. 

Please pay close attention to the Port Closure Times listed in the Arrival and Embarkation Guide for your specific departure port. Passengers that arrive after the designated Port Closure Time will be denied boarding and will constitute a "no show," subject to the penalties and fees outlined in our Cancellation Policy.

What Are The Drink Packages?

Information about our Drink Packages can be found by going to Packages & Upgrades.

Is Internet Access / WiFi Available From The Ship?

Yes, our ships are reliably connected to modern high-speed wifi-at-sea networks. Connectivity strength and speeds can vary due to a variety of factors, including weather, satellite positions, bandwidth load and others. 

We offer two voyage-long packages that you can purchase before you sail (and receive a 10% discount incentive):

Hourly, daily and multi-day packages are also available once on board.

What Safety & Security Measures Are Taken On Board?

We’re 100% dedicated to providing an enjoyable and safe experience for all guests. Each of our ships is staffed with dedicated security and medical teams to respond to alleged crimes and medical situations, respectively. They are on board, on duty, and available at all times.

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