Paradise and Islander each earn top marks, reinforcing the company’s operational standards

Margaritaville at Sea Fleet Achieves Perfect 100 USPH Inspection Scores

Orlando, Fla. (March 2, 2026) - Margaritaville at Sea announced today that both Paradise and Islander earned perfect scores of 100 on their most recent inspections conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program. 

The unannounced inspections evaluate hundreds of public health standards spanning food safety, potable water systems, sanitation controls, and illness prevention. A perfect score reflects full compliance across all areas reviewed. 

For Margaritaville at Sea, earning top marks on both ships signals more than a successful inspection cycle. It reflects the operating standards and accountability systems the company continues to strengthen across its organization. 

“These inspections are a rigorous test of consistency and execution,” said Anthony Stice, SVP, Hotel Operations  

of Margaritaville at Sea. “Our guests expect a relaxed and seamless experience. That only happens when our teams deliver at a high level behind the scenes every day. Achieving perfect scores on both ships is a strong validation of the culture and operational discipline we are building.” 

The results come as Margaritaville at Sea prepares for continued growth, including the addition of Beachcomber in January 2027. 

For travel advisors and trade partners, the achievement reinforces confidence in the company’s health and sanitation standards as the brand continues to evolve.