ZAC BROWN NAMED GODFATHER OF MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA'S ALL-NEW BEACHCOMBER

Three-Time GRAMMY Award Winner Builds On Growing Partnership as Beachcomber Prepares to Set Sail in January

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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line today announced that multi-platinum artist and three-time GRAMMY Award winner Zac Brown will serve as the official Godfather of the all-new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, christening the ship and performing onboard as part of its inaugural celebration in January 2027. The honor strengthens a growing partnership that will bring Brown's music and creative vision to the cruise line's newest flagship.

The honorary role builds on a relationship that continues to grow both on land and at sea. Brown collaborated with Margaritaville at Sea to create Beachcomber's first-of-its-kind Same Boat live music venue, while the cruise line is the presenting sponsor of Zac Brown Band's current Love & Fear U.S. Tour. Brown will also headline an exclusive concert in Nassau on Jan. 28, 2027, when Beachcomber, Islander and Paradise come together for the first gathering of the Margaritaville at Sea fleet.

As Godfather, Brown will carry on the longstanding maritime tradition of helping usher a new ship into service and wishing safe travels to the vessel, its crew and all who sail aboard. Brown will officially christen Beachcomber in Miami on Jan. 9, 2027, and mark the occasion with a special onboard performance for guests before the ship departs on its inaugural sailing.

"It's been so much fun working with the Margaritaville at Sea family to bring Same Boat on Beachcomber to life," said Brown. "I'm really proud of what we've created together, and being named Godfather of Beachcomber is a true honor. I'm also really thankful for their support of the tour and for how this partnership has grown. What I love most is knowing that people are going to step on this ship with their families and friends, have an amazing time and make memories they'll have forever. I'm just really excited to be a part of it and can't wait for people to experience her."

"Zac has become an important part of the Margaritaville at Sea family, and naming him Godfather of Beachcomber is a natural next step in a partnership that continues to grow," said Christopher Ivy, Chief Executive Officer of Margaritaville at Sea. "He shares our belief that great music, memorable experiences and bringing people together can turn a vacation into something much more. Zac has already put his own stamp on Beachcomber, and we couldn't imagine a better person to help us officially welcome her to the fleet."

Brown's connection to Beachcomber will come to life at Same Boat, the world's first artist-designed live music venue at sea, where he has collaborated with Margaritaville at Sea on everything from design and artwork to music programming. The venue will feature a rotating roster of artists throughout Beachcomber's inaugural season and is inspired by Brown's hit song "Same Boat," which featured Jimmy Buffett on the deluxe edition of Zac Brown Band's The Comeback. 

The venue also celebrates the longstanding musical relationship between Brown and Buffett, a friendship that had a lasting impact on Brown's career. The two first came together for CMT's Crossroads and went on to collaborate on hits including "Knee Deep," along with other performances and musical projects.

On land, Margaritaville at Sea is serving as presenting sponsor of Zac Brown Band's 27-show Love & Fear U.S. Tour. At the band's Aug. 2 performance at Fenway Park, Brown marked a record-breaking 15th consecutive sold-out show by personally providing a Margaritaville at Sea cruise vacation to every fan in attendance – more than 35,000 concertgoers and $43 million in vacations in what was the largest audience gifting in live entertainment history.

Launching from PortMiami in January 2027, Beachcomber will introduce more than 15 all-new venues alongside longtime Margaritaville at Sea favorites. The ship will spend its inaugural season sailing four- to eight-night itineraries to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean before repositioning to Galveston in October 2027, where it will offer Margaritaville at Sea's most diverse and far-reaching itineraries yet to destinations throughout Mexico and the Western Caribbean.

Guests can visit MargaritavilleatSea.com for more information and reservations, and stay up to date with ship offers, special events and more by following Margaritaville at Sea on Facebook and Instagram.

About Margaritaville at Sea 
Margaritaville at Sea brings Margaritaville's iconic hospitality to the open ocean, delivering one-of-a-kind offshore vacation experiences inspired by the laid-back lifestyle of its namesake. With three distinct ships and an expanding lineup of itineraries, Margaritaville at Sea offers something for every kind of traveler. Beginning in 2027, guests can set sail aboard the all-new Beachcomber, the line's newest flagship vessel, offering 4- to 8-night itineraries from PortMiami to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean before repositioning to Galveston in October 2027 for a diverse lineup of far-reaching itineraries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. The Islander departs from Port Tampa Bay on 4- to 10-night adventures to Mexico and the Western Caribbean, while the Paradise provides quick and easy 3- to 5-night getaways from Palm Beach to The Bahamas and Key West. Onboard, guests can relax in comfort across a range of fully immersive suites and staterooms inspired by the sea, sand, and sun. Each ship features a wide array of inclusive and specialty dining options with chef-crafted, island-inspired cuisine; uniquely themed bars and lounges with non-stop live entertainment; a kids' club and arcade; the Margaritaville Casino; the St. Somewhere Spa & Salon; multiple pools and hot tubs; and plenty of quiet spaces to soak up the Caribbean sun with a world-class crew and unforgettable hospitality. Sail away to an island state of mind at MargaritavilleAtSea.com.

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