Cruise Frog guide
Marella Cruises vs Margaritaville at Sea
Marella Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Marella Cruises leads on service; Margaritaville at Sea on cabins and entertainment. Pick Marella Cruises for couples and adults only; Margaritaville at Sea for first-time cruisers and solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Marella Cruises | Margaritaville at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Families, Adults only, Value seekers | Value seekers, First-time cruisers, Families, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.4 | 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 | 5 | 2 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Marella Voyager (77,302 GT) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (85,619 GT) |
| Newest ship | Marella Voyager (1997) | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,863 | 1,711 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands | Caribbean, Bahamas |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | None |
| Single supplement | Single cabins are priced for one with the same fittings as double cabins. Marella runs regular solo deals across single inside to balcony… | 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 | TUI Group | Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises) |
| Headquarters | Luton, England | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1973 | 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, Marella Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea?
Marella Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Marella Cruises leads on service; Margaritaville at Sea on cabins and entertainment.
Is Marella Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Marella Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Marella Cruises 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 Marella Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea better for cabins?
Margaritaville at Sea scores higher for cabins, 3.0 to 2.4 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Marella Cruises or Margaritaville at Sea?
Margaritaville at Sea's largest ship, Margaritaville at Sea Islander, measures 85,619 gross tons, against 77,302 for Marella Voyager, Marella Cruises's largest. An average Marella Cruises ship carries 1,863 guests, a Margaritaville at Sea ship 1,711.
How many ships do Marella Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea have?
Marella Cruises has 5 ships in service; Margaritaville at Sea has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Marella Cruises and Margaritaville at Sea owned by the same company?
No. Marella Cruises is part of TUI Group; Margaritaville at Sea is part of Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises).