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Celestyal Cruises vs Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea rates higher than Celestyal Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 to 2.9 out of 5 across their rated ships. Celestyal Cruises leads on service; Margaritaville at Sea on cabins and entertainment. Pick Celestyal Cruises for history and culture and couples; Margaritaville at Sea for first-time cruisers and families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Celestyal Cruises | Margaritaville at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | History and culture, Couples, Value seekers | Value seekers, First-time cruisers, Families, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Service | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 2 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Celestyal Journey (55,819 GT) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (85,619 GT) |
| Newest ship | Celestyal Discovery (2003) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,262 | 1,711 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean | Caribbean, Bahamas |
| Solo cabins | None | None |
| Single supplement | Celestyal lists no cabins built for one. A solo guest books a standard cabin, and the line says its Celestyal One fare comes with a… | 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 | Searchlight Capital Partners (majority owner) | Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises) |
| Headquarters | Piraeus, Greece | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2014 | 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, Celestyal Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea?
Margaritaville at Sea rates higher than Celestyal Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 to 2.9 out of 5 across their rated ships. Celestyal Cruises leads on service; Margaritaville at Sea on cabins and entertainment.
Is Celestyal Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Celestyal Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Celestyal Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for entertainment?
Margaritaville at Sea scores higher for entertainment, 2.5 to 1.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Celestyal Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for cabins?
Margaritaville at Sea scores higher for cabins, 3.0 to 2.5 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Celestyal Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for families?
Margaritaville at Sea is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Celestyal Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Celestyal Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea?
Margaritaville at Sea's largest ship, Margaritaville at Sea Islander, measures 85,619 gross tons, against 55,819 for Celestyal Journey, Celestyal Cruises's largest. An average Celestyal Cruises ship carries 1,262 guests, a Margaritaville at Sea ship 1,711.
How many ships do Celestyal Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea have?
Celestyal Cruises has 2 ships in service; Margaritaville at Sea has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Celestyal Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea owned by the same company?
No. Celestyal Cruises is part of Searchlight Capital Partners (majority owner); Margaritaville at Sea is part of Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises).