MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA ACQUIRES THIRD VESSEL IN THREE YEARS TO FURTHER EXPAND FLEET

Orlando, Fla. (May 14, 2025) – Today, marking the
third anniversary of the company’s inception, Margaritaville at Sea has
announced the next phase of its fleet expansion plan with the purchase
of its third ship, the Costa Fortuna, currently operated by Costa
Cruises. This new acquisition continues the line’s proven track record
of bringing the Margaritaville state of mind to new and passionate
cruisers through exceptional vessel re imaginations combined with
Margaritaville’s best-in-class hospitality.  Since the May 2022
launch of its first ship, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the cruise
line has delivered the brand’s signature sense of fun and escapism to
hundreds of thousands of guests. In 2024, the company launched the
Margaritaville at Sea Islander to elevate the line’s successful formula
for award-winning, laid-back getaways. The brand has gone on to receive
critical acclaim from major industry publications and guests regarding
the exceptional experience onboard its vessels, including winning Cruise
Critic’s #1 Cruisers Choice Award and Newsweek 2025 Best Ship for
Families, among several others.   Built for Costa Cruises, the
Costa Fortuna will be the largest vessel in the Margaritaville at Sea
fleet at over 102,500 gross tons and accommodating approximately 3,450
passengers. Featuring more than 1,340 staterooms, 13 passenger decks,
expansive outdoor spaces, and a soaring 8-story center atrium, the ship
will be re-imagined by Margaritaville at Sea in the signature
island-inspired design central to the line’s success.  “Over the
last three years we have been incredibly focused on building
Margaritaville at Sea by delivering more of what our guests love – a
uniquely laid-back island attitude with award-winning hospitality. With
the acquisition of our third ship in three years, we are proud to once
again invite guests to step into the Margaritaville state of mind on the
open ocean,” said Christopher Ivy, Chief Executive Officer of
Margaritaville at Sea. “The launch of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander
was a significant moment for our company, and the acquisition of the
Costa Fortuna, our largest ship to date, gives us another exciting
opportunity to bring even more fun and escapism to guests from a new
homeport in 2026.”  John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville, added,
“Margaritaville at Sea has been on an exceptional trajectory since its
launch only a few short years ago. We’re thrilled to once again expand
the experience of our brand on the water and share the cruise line’s
signature experiences and amenities with even more guests.” The ship will continue to be operated by Costa Cruises as Costa Fortuna until late next year. For
news, updates, and exclusive access to pre-sale incentives, cruisers
are encouraged to join Margaritaville at Sea’s VIP email list at
MargaritavilleAtSea.com/New-Horizons.

Press release provided by Magaritaville at Sea