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Aug 10, 2026 6:58 PM

Margaritaville at Sea Flash Sale: From $49 Per Person/Per Day, Free Guest Fare & Free Stateroom Upgrade - Book by August 11, 2026

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Sailing from Port of Palm Beach & Port Tampa, Bay Margaritaville at Sea [margaritavilleatsea.com] is having a 2-day flash sale. There are cruises starting from $49 per person, per day with free guest fare and free stateroom upgrade. Your fare includes shipboard accommodations, round-trip ocean transportation, all meals (excluding specialty dining options), select beverages (drip coffee, juices, filtered water, and tea), onboard live entertainment, and supervised kid's programs (charges may apply for after-hours programs). See examples below.

If you've never heard of this cruise line, as with everything else, please do your extensive research first. It may not be for everyone. Separate from this deal, if you are a teacher or first responder, your fare may be free (ymmv) based on eligibility, see site for details.

Margaritaville At Sea [margaritavilleatsea.com]
Book by August 11, 2026

A few example promotions:
  • 6-Night Belize & Progreso Departing from Port Tampa Bay $299 pp
  • 3-Night Nassau Escape Departing from Port of Palm Beach $149 pp
  • 4-Night Key West & Grand Bahama Departing from Port of Palm Beach $149 pp
  • 10-Night Aruba, Curacao & Caribbean Departing from Port Tampa Bay $529 pp


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Sailing from Port of Palm Beach & Port Tampa, Bay Margaritaville at Sea [margaritavilleatsea.com] is having a 2-day flash sale. There are cruises starting from $49 per person, per day with free guest fare and free stateroom upgrade. Your fare includes shipboard accommodations, round-trip ocean transportation, all meals (excluding specialty dining options), select beverages (drip coffee, juices, filtered water, and tea), onboard live entertainment, and supervised kid's programs (charges may apply for after-hours programs). See examples below.

If you've never heard of this cruise line, as with everything else, please do your extensive research first. It may not be for everyone. Separate from this deal, if you are a teacher or first responder, your fare may be free (ymmv) based on eligibility, see site for details.

Margaritaville At Sea [margaritavilleatsea.com]
Book by August 11, 2026

A few example promotions:
  • 6-Night Belize & Progreso Departing from Port Tampa Bay $299 pp
  • 3-Night Nassau Escape Departing from Port of Palm Beach $149 pp
  • 4-Night Key West & Grand Bahama Departing from Port of Palm Beach $149 pp
  • 10-Night Aruba, Curacao & Caribbean Departing from Port Tampa Bay $529 pp


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Aug 10, 2026 7:00 PM
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SeriousShoe125Aug 10, 2026 7:00 PM
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get there and then they hit you with a B.S. gratuity tip per of $400 per person, that must be paid upfront
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Aug 10, 2026 7:51 PM
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KamSmilezAug 10, 2026 7:51 PM
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Quote from SeriousShoe125 View quoted comment :
get there and then they hit you with a B.S. gratuity tip per of $400 per person, that must be paid upfront
You know this as a fact or making an assumption?
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Aug 11, 2026 12:45 AM
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Singer33Aug 11, 2026 12:45 AM
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This ship is not nice and the people cruising on it are what you'd expect. Buyer beware.
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Aug 11, 2026 12:55 AM
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RampItUpAug 11, 2026 12:55 AM
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I saw a review of Margaritaville cruises on YT a few months ago. Pretty sure it was ranked as the worst cruise the content creator had ever been on.
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Aug 11, 2026 12:59 AM
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RampItUpAug 11, 2026 12:59 AM
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Quote from KamSmilez View quoted comment :
You know this as a fact or making an assumption?
According to this content creator's article, it's automatic and the amount set, and not at the discretion of the cruiser. It doesn't appear to be collected in advance but he mentions the benefit of prepaying is you "lock in the rate". (I've never heard that line before about cruise tips)

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Aug 11, 2026 1:13 AM
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Slick-cookerAug 11, 2026 1:13 AM
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Gratuities
100% of guest-paid gratuities go directly to support our crew.

Gratuities (charged per guest, per night) and service charges (applied to optional onboard services like spa treatments) help support the entire crew who make your cruise exceptional—from your stateroom attendant and dining team to the behind-the-scenes specialists like pastry chefs, line cooks, and laundry staff. These staff members are compensated by a combination of salary and bonus programs that these charges support. Our crew works together as one team to deliver unforgettable hospitality. That's why these charges are fixed and applied to all guests, including our littlest parakeet cruisers. Additional tips for service that goes above and beyond are always at the guest's discretion—and always appreciated by our hard-working crew.

Gratuities* are additional and are automatically added to your stateroom account during your voyage:

$22.00 per person, per night for staterooms
$25.00 per person, per night for Suites
Gratuities and Service Charges help us maintain the high level of hospitality that is a hallmark of our award-winning crew, including:

High levels of staffing and exceptional crew-to-guest ratios across departments
Twice-daily stateroom housekeeping services
Highly skilled professional services and entertainment onboard, including Executive Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Mixologists, Tattoo Artists, Acrobats, Professional Musicians, and more
Fuel Supplements
Fuel supplements may also be added to your stateroom account based on the current fuel rates as per the Ticket Contract.
As of June 1, 2024, the Fuel Supplement is $15 per person, per night for guests sailing aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and $0 per person, per night for guests aboard the Islander.
Service Charge
Some onboard services, like Room Service, Spa, Specialty Dining, Beverage Purchases, etc. incur a standard Service Charge that is added to the listed/menu price and charged at the time of services rendered. These Service Charges are similar to others found across the restaurant, hotel, cruise and hospitality industry. As of February 1, 2025, the Service Charge across all Margaritaville at Sea ships is 20%.
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Aug 11, 2026 2:34 AM
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mblitchAug 11, 2026 2:34 AM
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Quote from Slick-cooker View quoted comment :
Gratuities 100% of guest-paid gratuities go directly to support our crew. Gratuities (charged per guest, per night) and service charges (applied to optional onboard services like spa treatments) help support the entire crew who make your cruise exceptional—from your stateroom attendant and dining team to the behind-the-scenes specialists like pastry chefs, line cooks, and laundry staff. These staff members are compensated by a combination of salary and bonus programs that these charges support. Our crew works together as one team to deliver unforgettable hospitality. That's why these charges are fixed and applied to all guests, including our littlest parakeet cruisers. Additional tips for service that goes above and beyond are always at the guest's discretion—and always appreciated by our hard-working crew. Gratuities* are additional and are automatically added to your stateroom account during your voyage: $22.00 per person, per night for staterooms $25.00 per person, per night for Suites Gratuities and Service Charges help us maintain the high level of hospitality that is a hallmark of our award-winning crew, including: High levels of staffing and exceptional crew-to-guest ratios across departments Twice-daily stateroom housekeeping services Highly skilled professional services and entertainment onboard, including Executive Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Mixologists, Tattoo Artists, Acrobats, Professional Musicians, and more Fuel Supplements Fuel supplements may also be added to your stateroom account based on the current fuel rates as per the Ticket Contract. As of June 1, 2024, the Fuel Supplement is $15 per person, per night for guests sailing aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and $0 per person, per night for guests aboard the Islander. Service Charge Some onboard services, like Room Service, Spa, Specialty Dining, Beverage Purchases, etc. incur a standard Service Charge that is added to the listed/menu price and charged at the time of services rendered. These Service Charges are similar to others found across the restaurant, hotel, cruise and hospitality industry. As of February 1, 2025, the Service Charge across all Margaritaville at Sea ships is 20%.
Notice how they phrase it as "goes to support our crew".The gratuities do not go into the pockets of the staff, they go to the corporation as revenue under a "service charge" in accounting.

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Aug 11, 2026 2:35 AM
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mblitchAug 11, 2026 2:35 AM
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I live in Tampa and I wouldn't go on this cruise. I've had Franco in every review I've seen indicates it's just a crappy experience. The ships over 25 years old and they forced the "gratuity" charge that cannot be removed.
Aug 13, 2026 1:10 PM
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skrap1965Aug 13, 2026 1:10 PM
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Quote from SeriousShoe125 View quoted comment :
get there and then they hit you with a B.S. gratuity tip per of $400 per person, that must be paid upfront
Gratuity is $22 a night per person. So, for a 3 night cruise for 2, it would be $132.
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Aug 13, 2026 1:11 PM
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skrap1965Aug 13, 2026 1:11 PM
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Quote from KamSmilez View quoted comment :
You know this as a fact or making an assumption?
It is $22 per night per person.

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