--- title: "Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber: 7 nights from Galveston, 31 Dec 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/hemingway-s-wake-key-west-nassau~MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7 description: "7-night Margaritaville at Sea cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber from Galveston on 31 Dec 2027, visiting Key West, Freeport, Nassau." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0cefa33105bacd9a.jpg --- # Hemingway's Wake – Key West & Nassau ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Galveston on Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0cefa33105bacd9a.jpg) ## About this cruise A 7-night round trip from Galveston, sailing on the afternoon of 31 December (New Year's Eve). After a day at sea it calls at Key West, Freeport and Nassau on three consecutive port days. The stops are in the United States and the Bahamas, and calls last 6 to 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 24°C (75°F) at every stop. After two more days at sea you're back in Galveston on the morning of 7 January. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber (2003) carries up to 2,702 guests on 13 decks and has 11 restaurants, 7 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Margaritaville at Sea](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea.md) - **Ship:** [Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-beachcomber.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-12-31 - **Return:** 2028-01-07 - **From:** [Galveston, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) - **Price:** from €1,034 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Galveston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) | US | Fri, Dec 31, 2027 | | 3:30 PM | Embark | 13–19°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sat, Jan 1, 2028 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) | US | Sun, Jan 2, 2028 | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 19–24°C | | 4 | [Freeport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/freeport.md) | BS | Mon, Jan 3, 2028 | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 20–23°C | | 5 | [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) | BS | Tue, Jan 4, 2028 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 22–24°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Wed, Jan 5, 2028 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | Sea day | | Thu, Jan 6, 2028 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Galveston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) | US | Fri, Jan 7, 2028 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 13–19°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior | $1,968 | $1,968 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=f443daba-80a2-422c-8d85-a241092c04d0) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $2,368 | $2,368 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=5921e974-a35c-4c2e-98e2-1216208c7b7b) | | Balcony | Breezy Balcony | $3,268 | $3,268 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=55c7efdc-0a7e-4162-9a8d-7d95398e5bac) | | Suite | Grand Terrace Suite | $5,789 | $5,789 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=23089533-7680-4334-b175-672535194d52) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior | $2,306 | $1,153 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=55b41d8b-e9aa-4149-8a3b-175a89bb5388) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $2,706 | $1,353 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=b13f4eea-1cf8-41e7-9a65-26e03c9818ef) | | Balcony | Breezy Balcony | $3,606 | $1,803 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=290a6db6-7ce8-4c09-95cf-1b742dd1b997) | | Suite | Grand Terrace Suite | $6,148 | $3,074 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=7afd6f67-7c0a-447e-a419-682d6910083f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior | $3,052 | $1,017 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=0f6240a5-6fc3-478b-be12-83e5c87baa97) | | Oceanview | Picturesque Ocean View | $3,627 | $1,209 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=7baa8721-e975-4d22-bdcc-b564864c58cb) | | Balcony | Breezy Balcony | $4,677 | $1,559 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=59905b69-4121-4ea0-9148-fa38a9f2810d) | | Suite | Grand Terrace Suite | $7,865 | $2,622 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=de2d8bee-2b8a-4e4a-ac5c-418d6e78c264) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior Quad | $3,887 | $972 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=c94e2f3d-751b-4177-afc5-0d9e76769acd) | | Oceanview | Picturesque Ocean View Quad | $4,547 | $1,137 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=dd10cb82-aefc-4264-bab6-0b9c9fd17012) | | Balcony | Breezy Balcony Quad | $5,897 | $1,474 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=71245f8c-237e-4364-ab89-57d1f20cb411) | | Suite | Grand Terrace Suite | $9,581 | $2,395 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7.md?pid=8b9614e3-9318-45be-a9ae-b4cceffa0bfb) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ## View on official site - [reservations.margaritavilleatsea.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7?via=markdown&site=USD&guests=2) (USD) We added Margaritaville at Sea's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. Margaritaville at Sea bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 4 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tips (We added this):** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. - **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-11-08 | $2,306 | $2,706 | $3,606 | $6,148 | | 2026-11-09 | $2,306 | $2,706 | $3,606 | $6,148 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2003 - **Passengers:** 2,702 - **Crew:** 1,090 - **Gross Tonnage:** 102,587 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 272 m - **Beam:** 35.5m - **Dining (total):** 11 - **Dining (included):** 7 - **Dining (surcharge):** 4 ## Port Details ### [Galveston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) *United States* > Texas charm on a barrier island Weather: 13–19°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Chicago ### [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) *United States* > The southernmost city in the contiguous US Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 19–24°C Short call: 6h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 8h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Key West](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=key_west). - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Freeport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/freeport.md) *Bahamas* > Duty-free shopping on Grand Bahama's shore Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 20–23°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Nassau ### [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) *Bahamas* > Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 22–24°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Nassau ## Adjacent sailings on Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Coral Shallows – Key West, Belize & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-shallows-key-west-belize-cozumel~MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271224-7.md) | Dec 24 – 31, 2027 | 7 nights | Galveston | from €1,034 pp ($1,153) | | Next sailing | [Sugar Cane Swell – Montego Bay & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sugar-cane-swell-montego-bay-cozumel~MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20280107-7.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7,MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20280107-7&guests=2) | Jan 7 – 14, 2028 | 7 nights | Galveston | from €648 pp ($723) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Stay aboard Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber - [Dec 31, 2027 – Jan 14, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7,MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20280107-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Galveston → Galveston · from €1,683 pp · €28 less per night - [Dec 31, 2027 – Jan 21, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7,MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20280107-7,MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20280114-7&guests=2) · 21 nights (+14) · Galveston → Galveston · from €2,403 pp · €33 less per night ### Switch ships - [Dec 31, 2027 – Jan 15, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7,NCL-ESCAPE-20280108-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Galveston → Galveston · 1 day in Galveston, then Norwegian Escape · from €1,733 pp · €24 less per night - [Dec 31, 2027 – Jan 16, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7,MSC-SEASCAPE-20280109-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Galveston → Galveston · 2 days in Galveston, then MSC Seascape · from €1,621 pp · €32 less per night - [Dec 31, 2027 – Jan 13, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-BEACHCOMBER-20271231-7,RCL-LIBERTY-20280108-5&guests=2) · 12 nights (+5) · Galveston → Galveston · 1 day in Galveston, then Liberty Of The Seas · from €1,507 pp · €22 less per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises) ## Explore more - [More Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-beachcomber.md) - [Visit Margaritaville at Sea](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea.md) - [Cruises from Galveston](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=galveston) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)