Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Full Ship Tour in 4K!
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- In this Margaritaville at Sea Paradise ship tour, we take you deck by deck to explore every inch of this vessel to help you decide if a cruise with this brand is right for you.
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----MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA CRUISE SHIP TOUR----
Margaritaville at Sea is presently a one ship cruise line. The “new” Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Classica. This 31-year old, 52K gross ton ship offers 10 public decks for guests to enjoy during their Bahamas jaunts.
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Deck 14 is home to The Hangout. Near the entrances on both sides, there are arcade games. Then, all the way forward is a small dance floor and a DJ booth, hosting the late night dance club.
Deck 12 is your traditional sun deck. Here, you will find loungers in a quiet space all the way forward as well as midship overlooking the pool deck. All the way aft on this deck is the 12 Volt Bar. This bar overlooks the adults only pool area.
Deck 11 is your typical pool deck on a cruise ship. First though, all the way forward on this deck, you will find the Fins Up! Fitness Center and the St. Somewhere Spa & Salon.
The License to Chill Pool area was not updated much during the rebranding. The pool itself is rather small and looked like it could use some updating. Likewise, the License to Chill Bar looks like the former pool bar with a new name and sign.
Aft on Deck 11 is the adults only pool area. It consists of another rather small pool with several tiered loungers surrounding it and two whirlpools.
Deck 10 is home to the cruise ship’s buffet and the new 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill. The Port of Indecision Buffet is the only complimentary option available for breakfast and lunch.
The 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar is a perfectly situated and rebranded venue. This vibrant spot is exactly what we would expect from the Margaritaville brand, with colorful seating and great aft views.
The grill is an up-charge venue open in the evenings with items like burgers, tacos, and chicken wings.
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On Deck 9, you will find two casual dining spots, the Margaritaville Coffee Shop and Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria. The Coffee Shop features a menu of espresso-based drinks, as well as ice cream and small pastries all at a la carte prices.
Frank and Lola’s serves up 14-inch pizzas for an up-charge. Guests can either dine in or take their pizza to-go.
Deck 9 is also home to a rather upscale retail area, the Par-A-Dice casino, and the Oasis Lounge which featured live music and other activities throughout the cruise.
All the way forward on Deck 8 is the completely re-branded Stars on the Water Theater. This venue hosts the new production Jimmy’s Ship Show. The stage set, along with the talented cast, make for a great addition to Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.
In the center of this deck is the Euphoria Lounge with a bar, a stage, and a large seating area. The Euphoria Lounge hosts live music as well as several other activities and game shows led by the high energy Fins Up Crew.
Aft on Deck 8, there are two sit-down restaurants. Fins is the complimentary main dining room and JWB Steakhouse is an up-charge specialty restaurant.
The remaining decks have mostly staterooms with the exception of the grand lobby on deck 5 where you actually board the ship. Here, you’ll find the signature Margaritaville Flip Flop which is the perfect spot to take your welcome aboard selfie.
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Do you have plans to cruise on Margaritaville at Sea? What do you think of this new cruise brand?
at 8:49 what is the name of this kind of room?
How is Bahama island exp. are we supposed buy some packages sold by the cruise. or are there any other options available when we land island. local trips or is it possible to spend time without buying packages?. thank you for detailed coverage
Can't decide if your review was positive or negative lol.. might give it a go one time to see
Heading out on Jan 13, 2023 but plan to stay at the Grand Lucayan for 4 days before returning via the cruise ship …. Or should I say via the upscale ‘water taxi’ 🤷🏻♀️?
This looks amazing!
For people cruising on a budget like myself it seems rather awesome. Comparing these cruise ships to the carnival cruise ships or royal Caribbean cruise ships is just foolish. This is in its own category, reason for it being a micro cruise. For it being my first cruise I’m pretty excited.
It’s a cheaper option to a budget friendly cruise. Like the Kmart version of a Walmart “Great Value” product.
It seems pretty nice to me for a 3 day cruise option. Watch out, this will get you hooked on cruising! My wife and I have been on many and love it.
Don't be. It's awful
@@jaybe959 how is it cheaper? You can get just as good prices on freedom of the seas. its a bigger ship with more included
@@jessigirlrae1688 Carnival and Margaritaville lean more to the budget friendly options. Royal Caribbean has great deals but not as low as the latter. There’s a lot of bigger ships and rates differ by ship, to cabin, to deck, to sail dates and etc.
Thank you for your honest review of this ship! Very informative.
As I speak my sister-in-law and brother are on this Cruise they say that they are up to $650 already 😳 you know I think they offer cheaper cruises depending on the day you go but then they count on everybody spending tons of money on the EXCURSIONS and the EXTRAS they're not stupid they know what they're doing... I actually booked for the beginning of October and I'm going to call tomorrow and cancel so happy that I came across this video I was going to go on the day of my brother's passing 2 years ago October 6th🥺🥺 just to celebrate his life and not be sad and this video was actually made on his birthday and I just feel like I'm not going to go after seeing what the ship actually has to offer I'm not impressed so thanks again for this video!
Oh and I just found out it's $22 a day for VALET PARKING and you have NO CHOICE that's $44 more dollars crazy! I'll pass
Your video made me change my mind. thanks
I'm from Freeport Bahamas im goin soon and this will be my 2nd time. 2st was when I was Classica. Look forward to really exploring this time. I'll try to come back with updated. Great video thanks
If you guys go again should do another video as the ship has been renovated and has changed.
God bless everyone.
great review thank you
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the tour.
I like the vintage furniture. It's neat!
It is what is it. A Ship that's over 30 years old, doing back and forth trips from Florida to the Bahamas. We went on the last ship about 4 years ago, that ship was really ready for the scrape yard. Looks good for its purpose, low fares for people that just want a fast couple day get away. Do not have high expectations and you'll be fine. This is second rate everything crew, entertainment, food etc... Not a bad thing but its reality. Long gone are this ships trip to Vince and Barcelona, now it's a Grey Hound Bus of the sea, but 10 times better than the last ship.
Thank you for the informative video. I did this ship in 2016 and I'm going again this weekend. Your video made me aware of many things. Thank you
We would love to know what you think of the cruise when you come back.
How did the cruise go?!?! I'm considering
I'm going Sunday. I'm excited. Looks like a nice cruise to me but I have been on a cruise in 20 years.
I’m in next week can’t wait ❤
The old Costa Classica doesn't look overly bad. Definitely dated, but not terrible. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
I actually don't mind that the ship is 30 years old. I'm a big fan of overall vehicle recycling, environmentally speaking, so long as it remains safe and comfortable. Even increased fuel efficiency doesn't usually outweigh new production environmental costs, at least for many years. We scrap too much and use too many new resources anyway! Bravo Margaritaville! We are cruising on this ship for the first time this June!
Me too, what days you all going
@@poohham5009 4-6 June
@@101ArmyMP bro is this a new company, how is it to work as crew
How was it because me and my wife just booked it for june
I’ll be on here tomorrow and I’m so excited!
how was it
How was it?
how was it im going in 2 weeks
That ship 🚢 looks so amazing 🌟! I can't wait to board in the next 3 weeks on the week of the 27th. I am excited about the dining and entertainment. See you guys soon!
I'm going to 2 weeks hope to see for Myself
Review?
I just saw a really unflattering tiktok on this
I had the upmost Awesome time on this Ship 🚢 😍
Thank you!!! Going next mnth 😁
Have fun!
We just paid $250 for a balcony cabin on the Regal Princess 5 days. Yup, $50 a night. The Regal includes the items that are upcharges on the Margaritaville. Plus the Regal was a lot more attractive. And everything worked. We can't see paying almost $100 per night for a window cabin plus all those upcharges.
Princess sucks Royal or Norwegian only
I just got back yesterday. It was not a good value at all. Much better and cheaper cruises than Margaritaville. The hidden charges are ridiculous. Never again on Margaritaville.
Margaritaville, not Mahgaritaville!
Mogga-reeda. (Looks kinda hellish, ngl.) Great video.
My dad signed up for this trip for this Christmas as a early gift, dang I’m so excited. Unfortunately, it has to be scheduled.
My Best Friend and I are Military and booked a free Hero Cruise for Feb 2023. I definitely don’t mind the up charges because the price is so affordable. I’m an avid cruiser with Carnival. But decided to give MVS a try.
Have you taken the cruise? If so how was it?
This is basically a booze cruise 🛳 which is why so cheap. Eat and drink 🍸 and play in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 It's a converted ferry not a ultra luxury liner
Just went on this cruise this week. My experience was amazing. Wondering if your inaugural sail was still ironing out the wrinkles. Everything was flawless.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the cruise.
My wife and I rank in the 6 out of 10 as Parrot Head fans, we actually have see Jimmy Buffett in WPB twice. We love to cruise and are NCL cruisers and we have been on 10 total cruises. All but 1 out of Port Canaveral or Miami and last year out of Seattle for a Alaska cruise. I have seen several times in the Bahamas the Costa ship and although it sailed out closer to us West Palm Beach (we live in Port St. Lucie) with mostly no balconies and a older ship we were never interested. So when the hype of Margaritaville at sea began we were very interested. We could handle a ocean view room for a Jimmy Buffet cruise and to party Margaritaville style! Thank you so much for this video and hopefully things will improve, a quick cruise just an hour away from home would be awesome! I have subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for your feedback. Happy sailing.
I won a trip to the Bahamas and this cruise is part of the trip and I will say this will be my 1st trip out of state and on a cruise ...bucket list check off ...super excited and can't wait!!!
How was it
Me tooo ! , I sign for it at the mall and won . Hope our 1st trip out will be amazing
I won a trip on September 7th as well. I filled out a a piece of paper at a local mall and won. I won't be using it until next year. Please keep me updated ladies on your experience if it was really a good deal or not !! Congratulations everyone! 🎊
Any updates?
We had the same happen, filled out.a thing at the mall and won, there are a lot of fess involved after winning and you do wind up paying over a $1000 when all is said and done. We leave next month March 30th. You leave at 5pm from Florida and get to the Grand Bahama Island they next morning around 9am so probably will only get dinner and maybe some drinks, maybe enjoy a show or just relax and unwind so not really too worried about the fact they don't have much to do on it, it's literally taking us to the Island and back so all our fun will be on the resort. You could $50 each way per person to upgrade to a room with a window but we chose not to since it will be dark and we will just be going to the room to sleep anyway, LOL! We chose the option to stay at The Wyndham Viva Fortuna All-Inclusive Beach Resort, paid $180 to upgrade to an ocean view room, and still have a balance of $953 so when they tell you that you receive a "FREEE" 4 day 3 night Bahama vacation it's absolutely not free, not sure how they get away with that but they do. Here are the "FREE" fees. 1. $40 Account setup fee so you have an online portal to log into to view your trip, fees, communicate, etc. 2. $87.50 Cruise Administration Fee for the cruise there and back per person so a total of $350, 3. Port & Service Fees for the whole trip $258, and last but not least 4. Resort Fees & Resort Taxes for the week for each person for $951, for a grand total of $1551 for the 'FREE" Bahama Vacation, still not sure how that can be classified as "FREE" but it is. We didn't complain since we figured had we paid for it ourselves it probably would have been more but that 'FREE" vacation sure as hell ain't "FREE". Will follow up and let ya know how it went though.
Im taking this short cruise with my husband for my birthday next week on the 11th. My fare was free bc of me being first responder. Now i have mixed feelings after this video
Please let me/us know how it went. My family and I are going on Jan. 19th, so any info is appreciated! Thanks
I hope that it has done some additional upgrades and improvements since you boarded because I am taking my family on this cruise and I would hate for them to be disappointed.
We hope so too for you and the family.
Came here from Tik Tok 😅😂
Thanks for joining us on UA-cam!
Same with that sad kazoo music playing 😭😭🤣
Motel 6 of the seas
In my opinion - I would taken Carnival Sensation from carnival ( do 3 - 4 nights cruises to Key West Florida, Bimini Bahamas / 4 nights - Half Moon Cay - I would partner with Carnival corporation , Bimini Bahamas , day at sea
I would do kept Waterpark and some other things - if they gotten that ship from carnival cruise.
Sounds like a real drag. We are avid cruisers and I would’ve been pissed.
Canceled my trip after watching this. Thanks
Thanks for the review, was looking for a low cost getaway. This ship is still lacking in many areas. Too many upcharges. I'll Pass!!!
If it’s anything like it’s former name, it’s more just a way to get you from port to port more like a shuttle then a cruise experience
We are boarding tomorrow
How was it
Honestly I have never taken a cruise before. I live 10 min from the Port of Palm Beach so I'm looking forward to going for the first time. I got mixed feelings after watching this video though. I think I rather spend a little more money and go to a more updated one.
Some of the carpet and furniture on the ship looks very dated, but I still like to go on it at least once.
We went on this cruise back in Feb 2015. There was nothing to do because it was a brand new cruise. Yeah, the ship is old but it was good for a first time cruiser.
I does look dated, like I'm expecting Robert Deniro to come out in his polyester suit...dated. But for me, it would be free. So, I'm not complaining. I guess I'm going to book a trip. Thanks for the video!👍👍
Free is the only reason I’m going on it🤣🤣
I’m going for “free” too, but it isn’t really free… Wonder how much it’ll be by the end of it? Not going until March.
We went back in January. We had a pretty good time, but this ship is definitely not for everyone!
I noticed on Deck 14 there was a dartboard. Does anyone know whether it’s for plastic or steel tipped darts?
Decidedly "not ready for prime time," including an inaugural sailing. It appears at least one more refit and refurbishment is necessary and not just using a piecemeal solution . If the line wants to compete with the big boys major/minor repairs are paramount. Up-charges are shortsighted and premature, and should be postponed until Margaritaville at Sea determines what the traffic will bear. Sure, with more training and time using a permanent crew the service necessarily will improve. But for the present, the word I'd use is "sad."
The brand could be a great cruise line, with some work.
Is this that old Bahamas celebration they just renamed it and but a few new orange and blue chairs lol
Thank you for this video, as I am currently booked to sail on this ship. Your tone sounds a bit negative. It IS an old ship. I will be sailing on this ship towards the end of September’22 and will add my observations afterward.
Edit: 9-30-22: Unfortunately, I’m unable to give a review as our cruise was canceled due to Hurricane Ian. 😏
Thank you for this video! I was so curious about this new cruise line theme of Margaritaville. I have to say I’m not impressed. You would not know it was Margaritaville at sea except at the only it’s 5 o’clock somewhere bar. The lido deck is truly sad looking. I will take a pass on this cruise ship. It’s too dated for me. Thank you again.
Glad you found the video help.
Going on this cruise 11/8. They actually had a deal where my husband sails for free because he is a veteran. We only paid 4275 total with port fees and taxes. Can’t wait.
$275
Well I’m going to embark on this adventure in couple weeks and hoping it’s a great experience
How was it
Has anything changed since this video?
I loved the your, but the chapel is my favorite. It was hard to hear that it’s was left for last
OMG... even if the cruise was free, I will not go on it. They have everything wrong. 😂
Not sure if EVERYTHING is wrong, but the ship could have used some additional updates!
Exactly. Not really free when you have all those upcharges. Not being ungrately, I am military and would only pay taxes too for a limited time, but after all those upcharges, it isn't really worth it. I can go on a 5 day cruise on Royal Caribbean and spend alot less.
When i was in rcl i used to get magaraitaville wifi , if this a good cruiship to work on , pls give me link for jobs on magarita ville
A Ferry
R.I.P. Jimmy.
I wish the reviewers had been Buffett fans. I was hoping to get a feel for if you feel the true “Margaritaville lifestyle” vibe on the ship. The people will bring that. The physical attributes are secondary. Especially on a 2 day cruise..
We didn’t feel any vibe.
It was definitely not a parrot head vibe. It was about up charges . The show was fair .
Do you know if anyone did a back-to-back or if it is an option actually?
was thinking the same thing this would be a clutch b2b
A back to back would be taking the exact same cruise twice
@@jaybe959 you are a genius !
not sure if it was mentioned but is there was a beverage package?
There is a drink card 10 drinks for 100.
@@Eatsleepcruise1 good to know
I can sail unvaxxed without jumping through hoops. They can take my money!
You can actually do that on other better quality cruise lines now!!!
@@jaybe959 I saw! I was searching for sailings earlier today lol
@@changed_me Big Word of advice. When planning a cruise. Don’t go cheap!! Because at the end of the day you get what you pay for! If you go cheap you will get cheap quality. Unless quality is not something you care to receive.
@@jaybe959 agreed!!!!
This felt like a bunch of complaints
No I’ll pass I’ll stay on carnival
Looks and sounds dated. I can’t imagine this ship having a long sailing future, and it’s already 30 yrs old. Carnival just retired many of its ships in that age group..and only two day cruises.
Is the food free?
Did you watch the video?
Thank you for the tour. Please keep your commentary objective and not entitled. Otherwise thanks for the tour.
Looks to small and dated, thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching.
It seems like you are comparing this ship to a brand new ship, finding fault with everything….You can’t really compare apples to oranges. It looks lovely for what it is and the specific price point. It’s an older ship, on it’s inaugural sailings. Your review seems unfair.
I disagree. He’s stating his observations on each deck. I found it to be very helpful.
I agree with you Nancy Maldonado. Although the video of all the places on the ship were crisp and entertaining, the narrator was very condescending in his attitude towards the ship. I’ve read some newer reviews and they were good. Also, the narrator left out the veranda suites of which were extremely upgraded. I would turn the narration off and just watch the video without the sound. I found the narrator extremely unprofessional.
I agree with you Nancy! This ship is 30+ years old and this was the first cruise so I’m sure they are getting everything up and running and organized! This guy is such a negative jerk! 😡
It sounded like he just gave his honest opinion.
He was going in on this ship lol but I mean compared to other cruise ships I’m not mad at the fact that the standards are at a certain level in 2022
Seems to just be me, but the vibes of the ship is just not there. It seems very empty, budgeted, and less of a vacation. I get that it’s a start up to industrializing Margaritaville, but it just doesn’t look the best. 🤷♀️
Totally agree
Too many up charges on regular food to make it a good deal, even with veteran hubby sailing free. Hard pass. Good review though. Honest. Some people cannot handle the truth.
Thanks.
Does anyone know if they accomodate vegans?
This looks pretty boring I thought it would be much more vibrant
This would be pperfect gor me. Z perdon eho hates crowds and fear of long periods at the deep sea far from civilization and shores. In addition many bahamian natives use to go to the ststes to shop and bring back essentials cheaply as too expensive to fly for them to do these things. Prior to the retirement of the discovery shipthat went regularly to ft Lauderdale port i think it wa, this the next best deal. Especially for those who hate snd afrsid to fly. I also think important to offer cruises for a wider price range as this does so more perdons are afforded yhe experience. The tickets for travel and sleep accommodations are rather cheap so im not surprised at upcharge. On the other cruises are hundreds snd thousands more so of course more inclusive. Yo sound like you are paying comparable with no upcharge which is not so. You rxpect slot for do little it seems. It cost for all these updates ehich could never compete with modern day. They are hust trying to salvage and give experience for those who can appreciate some simplicity, less crowd and cost effectiveness of whst you chose.
Looks like a dreadful fever dream
Well great video, lame ship. I think I’ll be sticking to royal Caribbean and the oasis class.
I see really nothing for the kids. But a small game room
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What a dump. Looks so run down even the pool water is dirty
About 10 years ago we got free passes for this cruise ship by sitting through a time share scam. It was dated af even then. You couldn't pay me to get on this ship again !! Avoid at all cost
Oh well, we survived.
@Eat Sleep Cruise I've survived in a hole in the desert. Doesn't mean it was a pleasant experience
@Eat Sleep Cruise I've survived in a hole in the desert. Doesn't mean it was a pleasant experience
@Eat Sleep Cruise I've survived in a hole in the desert. Doesn't mean it was a pleasant experience
This looks so BORING ‼️‼️‼️ old outdated tiny hot tub looks like a kids trampoline 😂😂😂
Just got back. Nope. Never again. Hidden charges. Carnival is much cheaper for a better quality of cruise.
Thanks for your feedback.
Looks janky and sad
That about sums it up.
This ship is painfully awful
Don’t judge the sip by this video. I’ve been on this ship and it’s lovely. It doesn’t look like those floating shopping malls.
This cruise looks ass, I’ll stick to celebrity
Looks really lame I guess that's why it's cheap