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Margaritaville at Sea Paradise

Margaritaville at Sea Paradise

activeBuilt 1990
Margaritaville at SeaClassicaActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
1000/2k Berlitz
Margaritaville at Sea
GRT
52 926
Guests
1308
Crew
650
Crew:Guest
1:2.0
Length
220m
Space Ratio
40.5
Current position
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History
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Built by Fincantieri in Italy, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise originally entered service as Costa Classica, Costa Cruises' first purpose-built newbuild since 1966 and the first of two Classica-class sister ships. The ship's interior and exteriors were designed by Italian firm Gregotti Associati, with custom artwork created by renowned artists including Arnaldo Pomodoro. After undergoing a refit to become Costa neoClassica in 2014, the vessel was sold and operated as Grand Classica before being rebranded as Margaritaville at Sea Paradise following a partnership with Margaritaville Resorts & Hotels.

Vessel Timeline
2 Feb 1991
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 1990
Costa Classica
Costa
2014-2018
Costa neoClassica
Costa
2018-2022
Grand Classica
Bahamas Paradise
Today
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
Current
At a Glance
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Godmother
Emilia Costa
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Christened
1991
Maiden Voyage
December 17, 1991
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number8716502
MMSI311000969
Call SignC6EQ3
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
Former NamesGrand Classica (Bahamas Paradise, 2018-2022), Costa neoClassica (Costa, 2014-2018), Costa Classica (Costa, 1991-2014)
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Float OutFebruary 2, 1991
DeliveredDecember 31, 1990
Yard Number5877
GodmotherEmilia Costa
Christening1991
Maiden VoyageDecember 17, 1991
Est. price (CIN)$335M
Price per berth$256 116
Price per GT$6330
In 2026 dollars$836M
Per berth (2026$)$639 144
Per GT (2026$)$15 796
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Dimensions
220m
Length
30m
Beam
7.3m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)52 926
Net Tonnage (NT)52 926
Length BP181.9 m
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Capacity
1308
Guests
650
Crew
658
Cabins
Guests (max)1680
Space Ratio40.5
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.0
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Propulsion
20kts
Max Speed
Max Speed20 kts
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Onboard
13
Decks
Onboard Highlights
AI-generated

The ship has a gross tonnage of 52,926 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 1,308, supported by a crew of 650. She carries 658 cabins across 13 decks and measures 220 metres in length with a beam of 30 metres. Her service speed is 20 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
Berlitz / Insight Guides
2 Stars
1000/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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