Cruise Frog guide
Ambassador Cruise Line vs Margaritaville at Sea
Ambassador Cruise Line rates higher than Margaritaville at Sea on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Ambassador Cruise Line leads on service; Margaritaville at Sea on entertainment. Pick Ambassador Cruise Line for couples and adults only; Margaritaville at Sea for first-time cruisers and families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Ambassador Cruise Line | Margaritaville at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, Value seekers | Value seekers, First-time cruisers, Families, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Service | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 2 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 1 |
| Largest ship | Ambience (70,285 GT) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (85,619 GT) |
| Newest ship | Ambition (1999) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,302 | 1,711 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Norwegian Fjords | Caribbean, Bahamas |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | None |
| Single supplement | Dedicated single cabins in selected grades are priced for one person, with no supplement or a low one depending on the sailing, and the… | No published solo policy or single-occupancy rate. Fares are quoted per person on double occupancy; a solo guest should expect to pay for… |
| Owner | Ambassador Group | Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises) |
| Headquarters | Purfleet, Essex, England | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Ambassador Cruise Line or Margaritaville at Sea?
Ambassador Cruise Line rates higher than Margaritaville at Sea on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Ambassador Cruise Line leads on service; Margaritaville at Sea on entertainment.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Margaritaville at Sea better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Margaritaville at Sea better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Margaritaville at Sea better for entertainment?
Margaritaville at Sea scores higher for entertainment, 2.5 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Margaritaville at Sea better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Margaritaville at Sea better for families?
Margaritaville at Sea is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Ambassador Cruise Line is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Ambassador Cruise Line or Margaritaville at Sea?
Margaritaville at Sea's largest ship, Margaritaville at Sea Islander, measures 85,619 gross tons, against 70,285 for Ambience, Ambassador Cruise Line's largest. An average Ambassador Cruise Line ship carries 1,302 guests, a Margaritaville at Sea ship 1,711.
How many ships do Ambassador Cruise Line and Margaritaville at Sea have?
Ambassador Cruise Line has 3 ships in service and 1 on the way; Margaritaville at Sea has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Ambassador Cruise Line and Margaritaville at Sea owned by the same company?
No. Ambassador Cruise Line is part of Ambassador Group; Margaritaville at Sea is part of Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises).