He paid thousands for America’s worst cruise - then the VIP experience fell apart
He books one of the only 10 grand suites on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, paying over $2,400 with extras for a two-night trip from Florida to the Bahamas. The “first class” experience quickly gets messy, with chaotic boarding, a weak VIP lounge, a suite showing mold, a broken jacuzzi tub, $5 water, loud pool-deck noise, and the ship briefly turning back after leaving port. Some food impresses him, but the final verdict is brutal: for about $1,200 a night, the upkeep, facilities, and value do not match the price.
2026-06-29T11:10:33Z