Zac Brown Named Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea’s Beachcomber

Margaritaville at Sea has named three-time GRAMMY winner Zac Brown as godfather of Beachcomber. He will name the ship and perform as part of the vessel’s inaugural celebration on Jan. 9, 2027.  

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. The cruise line is also 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. 

“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, CEO 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.”

“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… 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.”

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. 

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.