The Complete Guide to the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Cruise
By Cruise Deck Life Team · May 18, 2026
The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise does 2-night Bahamas sailings from Palm Beach every week. Here is the complete guide — from embarkation to Freeport to getting the most out of your 48 hours.
The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise runs one of the most accessible cruise itineraries in North America: a 2-night roundtrip sailing from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. It departs Friday evenings, stops in Freeport on Saturday, and returns Sunday afternoon. Here is everything you need to know to get the most out of the experience. Getting to the Port of Palm Beach The Port of Palm Beach is the main advantage of this sailing over Miami or Port Canaveral departures. It is significantly less congested, parking is easy and affordable (on-site lots available), and the embarkation process is fast. If you are driving from South Florida, it is a straightforward journey from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or Orlando. Flying in? Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 15–20 minutes from the port and typically offers cheaper fares than Miami or Fort Lauderdale airports. The Uber or taxi from PBI to the port runs around $25. Arrive the day before if flying…
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