If you like cruising and have a flexible schedule, Margaritaville at Sea’s All You Can Cruise Pass could be worth a look. The membership offers nearly unlimited sailings through December 2027 on the Paradise, Islander, and new Beachcomber. It covers two people in a cabin up to a Breezy Balcony, so you can bring someone with you each time you sail. There are some rules to understand before signing up, though. Here’s a breakdown of how it works, what’s included, and what to know before booking.
How Often You Can Sail & Booking Rules
- Frequency: You can sail as often as you want through December 31, 2027.
- One Booking at a Time: You can only hold one active reservation at any given time. You cannot book another cruise until your current pending sailing has concluded.
- No Back-to-Back Cruises: Consecutive sailings are not permitted (your next cruise cannot depart the same day or the day after you return from a prior trip).
- Booking Window: Sailings can only be booked between 30 days and 24 hours prior to departure by phone (call center only, not online).
- Subject to Allocation: Pass ownership does not guarantee a room. Margaritaville at Sea reserves the right to cap the number of member cabins per sailing even if general cabins are still for sale.
What It Covers
- Staterooms: Valid for one double-occupancy cabin (categories up to and including Breezy Balcony across the Paradise, Islander, and Beachcomber). Suites are excluded.
- Trip Length: Round-trip itineraries up to 7 nights.
- Base Fare for 2 Guests: The pass covers the core cruise fare for the member and one companion. The second guest can be swapped between trips.
What It Does NOT Cover (Out-of-Pocket Costs)
For every sailing, you must still pay:
- Taxes, port fees, and required cruise expenses per person.
- Daily gratuities per guest per night.
- Fuel supplements (if enacted).
- Port parking, excursions, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, drinks, and onboard purchases.
- Solo Travelers: If traveling alone without a second person, you must pay a single-supplement fee ($159 for 2–3 night trips, $259 for 4–7 night trips).
- 3rd & 4th Guests: Unless you purchase an upgraded membership tier covering extra guests upfront, adding a 3rd or 4th person requires paying their prevailing cruise rate plus standard fees.
Other Important “Gotchas”
- Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable: The pass itself cannot be transferred, extended, or refunded under any circumstance, and the pass holder must sail on every booked trip.
- Strict Cancellation & No-Show Penalties: You must cancel at least 7 days prior to sailing. Canceling within 7 days or failing to show at the terminal constitutes a no-show, which can result in the immediate forfeiture of your entire membership with no refund.
- Blackout Dates: Prime holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day weekends) are blacked out, and additional blackout dates can be added based on ship capacity.
- No Travel Agent Commissions: Membership purchases and all cruises booked under the pass are strictly non-commissionable.
The pass could be a good fit if you can travel on short notice and work with the booking restrictions. It might even pair nicely with the Frontier Go Wild Pass! It If you have other travel plans in mind, I can help you find and book a cruise or another type of vacation. Contact me here and let me know what you’re considering!
