Margaritaville at Sea Adds New Holiday Show for 2026 Cruises
Paradise will depart Palm Beach on December 24 for a four-night Bahamas Duo cruise, while Islander leaves Tampa December 23 for Key West and Cozumel.
Margaritaville at Sea will bring back Very Merry Margaritaville from November 30 through December 31, 2026, aboard Paradise and Islander. The holiday program will feature seasonal entertainment, dining and family activities on cruises to the Bahamas, Key West and Mexico.
This year’s program adds “A Very Merry Holiday Show,” a new theater production performed by the onboard entertainment cast. The schedule also includes special Christmas and year-end departures on both ships.
Holiday departures from Florida
Paradise, based in Palm Beach, will operate a four-night Bahamas Duo cruise departing December 24. Tampa-based Islander will depart a day earlier, on December 23, for a five-night itinerary visiting Key West and Cozumel.
Both ships also have December 28 departures. Paradise will sail another four-night Bahamas Duo itinerary, while Islander’s five-night Mexico Duo voyage will call at Progreso and Cozumel.
The line is advertising an Early Access to Black Friday promotion offering 65 percent off cruise fares, along with free fares for third and fourth guests on selected sailing dates. The announcement did not list starting fares for the featured holiday departures or include a statement from a company executive.
Onboard activities and seasonal menus
Family programming will include ornament-making sessions with Mrs. Claus, holiday trivia and ugly sweater competitions. Seasonal crafts and photo opportunities are also on the schedule, and the activities are intended for guests across age groups.
The beverage lineup brings back two themed cocktails, the Mistletoe Margarita and Candy Cane Colada. Both ships will also serve holiday-inspired coffee drinks during the celebration, alongside specialty dining menus and festive desserts.
Beyond the new theater production, the entertainment schedule includes carol singalongs and other holiday performances, plus holiday movies screened outdoors under the stars. Seasonal decorations will be installed throughout both vessels, and onboard shops will carry holiday merchandise.
The program will extend ashore through excursions featuring local holiday traditions. Planned experiences include a Mexican mariachi outing and a traditional Christmas celebration in Cozumel.
