Margaritaville at Sea Paradise

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is a cruise ship owned and operated by Margaritaville at Sea. Built in 1991 in Italy for Costa Cruises as Costa Classica, she was renamed Costa neoClassica in 2014, then left the Costa fleet in 2018 when sold to Bahamas Paradise as Grand Classica. Since May 2022, she has sailed as Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, following the line's partnership with Margaritaville Resorts and Hotels. The ship accommodates 1,308 passengers across 656 staterooms, served by 620 crew, striking a good balance between space and intimacy as a mid-sized vessel. She received an extensive refit and rebrand at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport during April 2022.

In May 2023, the ship underwent a two-week drydocking before returning to service on 2 June, emerging with new dining venues, new menus, fitness centre upgrades, a pickleball court and two new theatre shows. She carries eight dining venues in total, seven restaurants and food bars plus room service, alongside nine lounges and bars, two swimming pools, four outdoor jacuzzis and eight elevators. Paradise Pickleball At Sea, positioned forward, is a complimentary outdoor recreational space with a regulation-sized court and adjoining lounge area. For those seeking relaxation, there is also an onboard spa, arcade and casino. Valuable artworks appear throughout her interior, including mosaics by Emilio Tadini in the theatre and glass sculptures by Luciano Vistosi in the atrium.

The dining and bar programme reflects the Margaritaville brand, with multiple restaurants and bars carrying names inspired by the casual, tropical lifestyle the brand represents. The ship's atmosphere leans toward a laid-back Caribbean vibe, suiting travellers after short cruises to nearby tropical destinations without the formality of a larger ship.

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