Margaritaville at Sea to “Ships on the Scary Seas” this Halloween

A strange excitement is growing in the cruise industry as October approaches. With more and more people falling under the spell of Halloween, several cruise lines are conjuring up Halloween cruises and spooky holidays at sea for 2024.

Cruise lines such as Carnival and Virgin Voyages are preparing to depart for Halloween voyages throughout the month of October. On Disney Cruise Line, popular Halloween high seas voyages begin sailing in mid-September.

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If you haven’t already made plans to celebrate the spooky season at sea, there’s still time to book a Halloween cruise. And Jimmy Buffett’s Cruise Line offers a new Boo cruise option for you to consider.

If a spirited cruise on a “freshly haunted” cruise ship sounds like your kind of Halloween party, you’re in for a treat.

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Both Islander and Paradise will offer Halloween-themed rides.

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Margaritaville at Sea invites intrepid cruisers to ‘Sail the Spooky Seas’

From October 7 to November 1, 2024, Margaritaville at Sea will lure passengers aboard its “freshly haunted” ships with fun activities for all ages and devilishly delicious drinks and treats.

Passengers can “Sail the Spooky Seas” on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise sailing 2-, 3- and 4-night cruises from Palm Beach to the Bahamas and Key West, or Margaritaville at Sea Islander sailing 4- and 5-night cruises from Tampa to Mexico and Key West.

Halloween tours will include trick-or-treating, tongue-tingling cocktails, to-die-for desserts, thrilling entertainment, shout-outs and spooky fun. Spectacular celebrations and perhaps something sinister will haunt every deck. Passengers are encouraged to pack their spookiest costumes to participate in costume contests planned for each Halloween sailing.

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Prices for Margaritaville at Sea Halloween cruises start at $59 per person, before taxes, fees and port charges, for a 2-night Bahamas cruise. The cruise line is also offering an onboard credit offer and a Kids Sail Free offer for new bookings made now through October 8, 2024, for travel through April 30, 2026, aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander and through December 31 2025, aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.

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The Kids Sail Free offer includes a free fare for the 3rd and 4th passenger when they are between 3 and 12 years old at the time of departure and are traveling in a cabin with a minimum of two paying passengers. This offer is valid for all cabin categories. Discount applies to cruise fares only and does not include taxes, fees, port charges or other onboard charges.

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