From Cruise Hive: “Margaritaville at Sea Delayed Two Weeks, Cruises Canceled” – Guests will have to wait two weeks longer to experience Margaritaville at Sea, as the cruise line’s rebranding has been pushed back.
The rebranding of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line into the upbeat, tropically-vibed Margaritaville at Sea has been delayed, with multiple cruises canceled as the line has pushed back the inaugural sailing of its rebranded flagship, Margaritaville Paradise. The new line is now scheduled to debut on May 14, 2022.
The anticipated launch of Margaritaville at Sea has been pushed back two weeks, with multiple sailings canceled because of the delay.
The new cruise line was scheduled to debut on April 30, 2022, but the first voyage of the updated and renovated Margaritaville Paradise will now be May 14, according to the cruise line’s booking website and postings on social media.
Guests booked on the impacted sailings received an email with the news, citing that the delay is a result of supply chain issues.
As the ship is being completely renovated, with new décor, theming, and onboard features, it is entirely possible that materials have not arrived in time to complete the work in order to deliver the signature Margaritaville experience adequately.
“We need to make sure the first cruise is perfect,” a company representative said in responding to Facebook comments.
Impacted guests have reached out to the cruise line’s customer service about the canceled sailings, and have reported that refunds will be offered or cabins can be rebooked to later sailings.
Details of those options were not immediately available, and guests should contact the cruise line’s customer service or their travel agent, if they used one, to confirm and make appropriate arrangements.
The Florida-based Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which offers 2-night sailings from the Port of Palm Beach to Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, announced in December 2021 that the cruise line was to be rebranded to Margaritaville at Sea.
That rebranding is including a complete update to the line’s single cruise ship, transforming from Grand Classica of Bahamas Paradise to Margaritaville Paradise of Margaritaville at Sea.
I would like updates and info on the cruise line. Dates prices rooms etc.