Can’t do any better than perfect. That’s the score both Margaritaville at Sea’s Paradise and Islander received from the U.S. Public Health Service (USPH).
Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program, the unannounced inspections evaluate hundreds of public health standards spanning food safety, potable water systems, sanitation controls and illness prevention.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
A perfect score reflects full compliance across all areas reviewed.
“These inspections are a rigorous test of consistency and execution,” Anthony Stice, SVP, Hotel Operations of Margaritaville at Sea, said in a press release.
“Our guests expect a relaxed and seamless experience,” Stice said. “That only happens when our teams deliver at a high level behind the scenes every day. Achieving perfect scores on both ships is a strong validation of the culture and operational discipline we are building.”
Dining room on Islander
The results come as Margaritaville at Sea prepares for continued growth, including the addition of Beachcomber in January 2027.
For Margaritaville at Sea, earning top marks on both ships signals more than a successful inspection cycle.
It reflects the operating standards and accountability systems the company continues to strengthen across its organization.
My stateroom on Islander
About Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line
Margaritaville at Sea brings Margaritaville’s iconic hospitality to the open ocean, delivering one-of-a-kind off-shore vacation experiences inspired by the laid-back lifestyle of its namesake.
With three distinct ships and an expanding lineup of itineraries, Margaritaville at Sea offers something for every kind of traveler.
Wine tasting on Islander
The Paradise provides quick and easy getaways from Palm Beach to The Bahamas and Key West with stops in the Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos in 2027, while the Islander departs from Port Tampa Bay on four-, five-, and seven-night adventures to Key West and Mexico, with new eight- and 10-night sailings launching this year to destinations like Aruba, Curaçao, Montego Bay, and New Orleans.
My grandson Logan on Paradise cruise
Beginning in 2027, guests can set sail aboard the all-new Beachcomber, the line’s newest flagship vessel, offering four- to eight-night itineraries from PortMiami to the entire Caribbean.
Smoked oysters on Islander
Onboard, guests can relax in comfort across a range of immersive suites and staterooms inspired by the sea, sand, and sun. Each ship features a wide array of inclusive and specialty dining options with chef-crafted, island-inspired cuisine; uniquely themed bars and lounges with non-stop live entertainment; a kids’ club and arcade; the Margaritaville Casino; the St. Somewhere Spa & Salon; multiple pools and hot tubs; and plenty of quiet spaces to soak up the Caribbean sun.
Key Lime pie on Islander
Photos by Jackie Sheckler Finch
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