Cruise Frog guide
Margaritaville at Sea vs Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International rates higher than Margaritaville at Sea on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Royal Caribbean International leads on cabins, entertainment, service and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Margaritaville at Sea for value seekers and solo travelers; Royal Caribbean International for multigenerational groups and friends and groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Margaritaville at Sea | Royal Caribbean International |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Value seekers, First-time cruisers, Families, Solo travelers | Families, First-time cruisers, Multigenerational groups, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 3.1 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.5 | 4.9 |
| Service | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 30 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 1 |
| Largest ship | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (85,619 GT) | Icon of the Seas (248,663 GT) |
| Newest ship | Margaritaville at Sea Islander (2000) | Legend of the Seas (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,711 | 3,866 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Bahamas | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | No published solo policy or single-occupancy rate. Fares are quoted per person on double occupancy; a solo guest should expect to pay for… | — |
| Loyalty program | — | Crown & Anchor Society |
| Owner | Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises) | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida, United States | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2022 | 1969 |
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, Margaritaville at Sea or Royal Caribbean International?
Royal Caribbean International rates higher than Margaritaville at Sea on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Royal Caribbean International leads on cabins, entertainment, service and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Margaritaville at Sea or Royal Caribbean International better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Margaritaville at Sea or Royal Caribbean International better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Margaritaville at Sea or Royal Caribbean International better for entertainment?
Royal Caribbean International scores higher for entertainment, 4.9 to 2.5 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Margaritaville at Sea or Royal Caribbean International better for cabins?
Royal Caribbean International scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Margaritaville at Sea or Royal Caribbean International?
Royal Caribbean International's largest ship, Icon of the Seas, measures 248,663 gross tons, against 85,619 for Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Margaritaville at Sea's largest. An average Margaritaville at Sea ship carries 1,711 guests, a Royal Caribbean International ship 3,866.
How many ships do Margaritaville at Sea and Royal Caribbean International have?
Margaritaville at Sea has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way; Royal Caribbean International has 30 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Margaritaville at Sea and Royal Caribbean International owned by the same company?
No. Margaritaville at Sea is part of Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. (licensed from Margaritaville Enterprises); Royal Caribbean International is part of Royal Caribbean Group.