Margaritaville at Sea is celebrating its third anniversary with the addition of a third vessel to its growing fleet. The cruise line has announced the acquisition of Costa Fortuna, currently sailing under Costa Cruises, marking a significant step in its fleet expansion strategy.
Built for Costa Cruises, the Costa Fortuna will be the largest vessel in the Margaritaville at Sea fleet at over 102,500 gross tons and accommodating approximately 3,450 passengers. Featuring more than 1,340 staterooms, 13 passenger decks, expansive outdoor spaces and an 8-story center atrium, the ship will be reimagined by Margaritaville at Sea in the signature island-inspired design central to the line’s success.
“Over the last three years we have been incredibly focused on building Margaritaville at Sea by delivering more of what our guests love—a uniquely laid-back island attitude with award-winning hospitality. With the acquisition of our third ship in three years, we are proud to once again invite guests to step into the Margaritaville state of mind on the open ocean,” said Christopher Ivy, CEO of Margaritaville at Sea, in a press release statement. “The launch of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander was a significant moment for our company, and the acquisition of the Costa Fortuna, our largest ship to date, gives us another exciting opportunity to bring even more fun and escapism to guests from a new homeport in 2026.”
John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville, added, “Margaritaville at Sea has been on an exceptional trajectory since its launch only a few short years ago. We’re thrilled to once again expand the experience of our brand on the water and share the cruise line’s signature experiences and amenities with even more guests.”
The ship will continue to be operated by Costa Cruises as Costa Fortuna until late next year.
