Margaritaville at Sea, a provider of offshore vacations around the U.S. and Caribbean, has acquired another ship with an onboard casino to expand its fleet to three vessels.
The Costa Fortuna is being acquired from Costa Cruises and will soon join the Margaritaville at Sea portfolio. It will continue under operation with Costa Cruises until the end of 2026.
Like the company’s two other ships, Sea Paradise and Sea Islander, the new boat features an onboard casino. Its current casinos offer guests access to a range of slot machines and table games such as roulette, craps, poker and blackjack.
The current casino on Costa Fortuna operates in a similar way with slots and table games. Gambling is only allowed for guests who are of legal age.
The Costa Fortuna can accommodate around 3,450 passengers with over 1,340 staterooms, 13 passenger decks and an eight-story center atrium. The ship, including its casino, will be completely reimagined by Margaritaville at Sea.
Third Ship in Three Years for Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea CEO Christopher Ivy said that the third ship will allow more people to feature hospitality and a casino at sea.
“The launch of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander was a significant moment for our company,” he said. “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.”
The company was born from Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, a casual dining restaurant chain in the U.S. It also runs and manages hotels and a network of retail stores.
Margaritaville CEO John Cohlan said: “Margaritaville at Sea has been on an exceptional trajectory since its launch. 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.”
