Cruise line Margaritaville at Sea will commission its largest ship with the Costa Fortuna, which it will take over from the Costa Cruises fleet in late 2026 or early 2027. The new ship will be redesigned with brand-specific concepts.

Margaritaville at Sea Adds Largest Ship to its Fleet

Margaritaville at Sea, which continues to grow in cruise tourism, is preparing to add its third ship to its fleet. According to the company's CEO, Christopher Ivy, the ship Costa Fortuna, which is currently operated by Costa Cruises, will be recommissioned with the Margaritaville concept in late 2026 or early 2027.

With a capacity of 102,500 gross tons, Costa Fortuna will be Margaritaville at Sea's largest ship to date. The ship, which has a capacity of 3,450 passengers, stands out with its 13 passenger decks and more than 1,340 cabins. This number is approximately 30% more than the capacity of the company's current ship, Paradise.

Christopher Ivy stated that the size of the new ship is "the ideal size for seven-night or shorter trips" and that many of the concepts loved on existing ships will be transferred to the new ship with wider possibilities. Ivy also shared that they are working on new areas on the ship that can be specifically reserved for Margaritaville's heroes – healthcare workers, soldiers, and security forces.

While the homeport of the ship has not yet been announced, Costa Cruises will continue to operate the ship until the end of 2026. After this process, the ship will be redesigned to suit the Margaritaville style.

Margaritaville at Sea commissioned its first ship, Paradise, in 2022, and its second ship, Islander, last year. Both ships were previously in the Costa Cruises fleet. With the new investment, the brand aims to strengthen its growth strategy in the cruise segment.

The company did not share the financial details of the new ship agreement.