Margaritaville at Sea is bringing its newest and largest ship to Texas. Beginning in October 2027, the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will sail year-round cruises from the Port of Galveston.
This will be the cruise line’s first homeport outside Florida and will make Margaritaville at Sea the seventh cruise line operating from Galveston. The port is already one of the busiest cruise homeports in the country and provides a convenient departure point for travelers throughout Texas and the central United States.
Beachcomber’s Galveston itineraries
The Beachcomber will offer cruises ranging from four to seven nights. The announced destinations include:
- Aruba
- Belize
- Bimini
- Cozumel
- Curaçao
- Grand Bahama Island
- Grand Cayman
- Key West
- Montego Bay
- Progreso
- Roatán
- Veracruz
Veracruz is an especially interesting addition because it is a new destination for cruises departing from Galveston.
Among the itineraries currently available are four-night Cozumel cruises and several seven-night options. These longer sailings combine ports such as Key West, Belize, Cozumel, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Progreso and destinations in The Bahamas.
Before beginning its Galveston schedule, the Beachcomber will make a nine-night repositioning cruise from Miami to Galveston with stops in Grand Cayman, Curaçao and Aruba.
What to expect aboard the Beachcomber
The Beachcomber is scheduled to join the Margaritaville at Sea fleet in January 2027, initially sailing from Miami. The ship is the former Costa Fortuna and will undergo an extensive renovation before entering service under its new name.
Once completed, it will be the largest ship in the Margaritaville at Sea fleet, joining the Paradise and Islander. The redesigned ship will include familiar Margaritaville venues along with 15 new experiences created specifically for the Beachcomber.
Announced onboard features include:
- The world’s largest 5 o’Clock Somewhere
- The Ultimate License to Chill Pool
- Tropical Twist waterslide
- Dis ’N Dat Activity Zone
- Pickleball, basketball, mini golf and mini soccer
- Multiple restaurants and specialty dining options
- Ten different stateroom and suite categories
The ship will also feature Same Boat, an artist-curated live music venue developed in partnership with Zac Brown. The venue will combine live performances with coastal-inspired cocktails and artwork selected with Brown’s involvement.
These additions give the Beachcomber more of a full-size resort feel while keeping the casual atmosphere Margaritaville at Sea is known for.
A major expansion for Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea began with short cruises from Palm Beach aboard the Paradise. The company expanded in 2024 when the Islander started sailing from Tampa, followed by the announcement of the larger Beachcomber for Miami.
Adding Galveston gives the cruise line access to another major drive-to market and introduces its style of cruising to more travelers outside Florida.
The Port of Galveston expects approximately 3.9 million passenger movements in 2026, and the port continues to invest in terminals, transportation and other passenger improvements. Beachcomber will add even more variety to an already large selection of cruises departing from Texas.
Is a Beachcomber cruise from Galveston right for you?
The new Galveston schedule could be a good option for travelers who enjoy Margaritaville’s relaxed style but want more than a quick weekend cruise. With four- to seven-night itineraries, the Beachcomber will offer both shorter trips to Mexico and longer cruises reaching the Caribbean and The Bahamas.
The variety of destinations is one of the most appealing parts of the announcement. Travelers will be able to choose a simple Cozumel getaway or explore less common options such as Veracruz, Curaçao and Aruba without flying to Florida first.
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber cruises from Galveston begin in October 2027. If you would like help comparing itineraries, choosing a stateroom or finding the sailing that works best for your schedule, contact Let’s Go See Something for help planning your trip.
