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By Abraham Galvan at Miami Today
· June 10, 2026
· 4 min read
The first preferential berthing agreement in seven years with a new cruise line powered toward an inaugural sailing in January as a county committee hailed the coming of the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber to a PortMiami homeport. The cruise line, founded in 2022 with a single vessel, will offer s
Key takeaway The cruise line, founded in 2022 with a single vessel, will offer short to mid-length Caribbean cruises in the newly acquired and refurbished vessel as the fleet grows to three ships.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrival of the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber at PortMiami is set to bring a significant economic boost to the area, with a projected $23.15 million impact over five years. This influx of revenue will be a welcome addition to the local economy, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, which are already popular destinations for tourists and locals alike. The cruise line's plans to offer short to mid-length Caribbean cruises will also capitalize on Miami's strategic location as a hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, potentially drawing in even more visitors to the area. As the ship is set to undergo a major makeover to become the Beachcomber, it will be interesting to see how the refurbishment will incorporate elements of the Margaritaville brand, founded in partnership with the late Key West music icon Jimmy Buffett, into the ship's design and amenities.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: Miami Today ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The first preferential berthing agreement in seven years with a new cruise line powered toward an inaugural sailing in January as a county committee hailed the coming of the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber to a PortMiami homeport. The cruise line, founded in 2022 with a single vessel, will offer s
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