• Transition of Costa Fortuna to Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
• Major upcoming drydock refurbishment at Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast
• Inaugural Miami departures scheduled for early 2027
• Future Texas homeport debut in Galveston for late 2027

The vibrant world of leisure cruising is expanding wonderfully as the former Costa Fortuna officially transitions into the magnificent Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber. Following its final sailing for Costa Cruises, this impressive 2003-built vessel underwent a technical renaming stop in Southern Italy before beginning its journey toward Northern Ireland for a comprehensive multi-million dollar transformation. Managed by the renowned Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, the upcoming refurbishment will infuse the ship with signature island-inspired aesthetics, fun public spaces, and beloved venues like the JWB Steakhouse and the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar. Travelers looking forward to relaxing getaways can anticipate an incredible array of onboard enhancements designed to bring the ultimate laid-back resort experience to the open ocean.

Set to debut its inaugural season in early 2027, the 103,000-ton ship will sail from PortMiami to fantastic destinations across Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, visiting gorgeous ports such as Cozumel, George Town, and Freeport. Furthermore, the vessel is scheduled to expand its footprint by repositioning to Galveston later in 2027, marking an exciting Texas debut that introduces brand new itineraries to the Western and Southern Caribbean, including stunning stops in Aruba, Curaçao, and historic Veracruz. This major fleet expansion highlights the growing popularity of fun, casual cruise vacations and gives eager vacationers even more wonderful ways to explore the world in style.