Beachcomber Named as Margaritaville at Sea’s Next Ship

The name for the newest ship for Margaritaville at Sea has been named: the Beachcomber. She will be the third ship in the fleet following the Islander and Paradise.

The Beachcomber will be styled in the same Margaritaville at Sea have a free-spirited design, layering breezy blues, sunlit yellows, and warm beachy tones to create a carefree, sun-soaked design. Sticking with what works, cruise goers will find 5 o'Clock Somewhere, Hemisphere Dancer, Cheeseburger in Paradise, and License to Chill alongside more than 15 brand-new experiences created exclusively for Beachcomber.

“With Beachcomber, we wanted to create a design that captures the spirit of fun, warmth, and relaxed adventure,” said Martha Brabham, Head of Design at Margaritaville at Sea. “We drew inspiration from nostalgic beach scenes, vintage surf art, and the carefree escapism that defines the brand. The result is a design that feels joyful and instantly familiar one that builds on the award-winning aesthetic we introduced with Islander in 2024.”

The Beachcomber is new to Margaritaville at Sea but has been sailing with Costa Cruises as Fortuna for 23 years. The ship started sailing in 2003 making her the oldest ship in Costa’s fleet. 

The Beachcomber, is a Fortuna class ship which had a name change in 2013 and was formerly known as a Destiny class ship. She shares her ship design with the Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Sunrise, and Carnival Radiance. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 102,669, 13 decks, and can carry 3,470 passengers with 1,090 crew members.

“Beachcomber isn't just our largest ship; it's a floating celebration of everything guests love about Margaritaville at Sea hospitality, turned up a few notches,” said Christopher Ivy, Chief Executive Officer of Margaritaville at Sea. “Building on the magic and momentum of Islander, we set out to create an experience that's even more immersive, playful, and full of unexpected delights. Whether you're sailing with us for the first time or returning for more, Beachcomber promises sun-soaked surprises and the signature spirit.”

The Fortuna’s design was inspired by the Italian steamships of the past and you can find models of these ships on display in the ship's public areas. It is unknown if Margaritaville at Sea will keep any of the older styling characteristics from the Fortuna. 

The homeport for the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber has yet to be revealed. The Islander is currently sailing from Port Tampa Bay and the Paradise sails from Palm Beach.