Margaritaville at Sea Paradise departs from the main terminal at the Port of Palm Beach, located at 1 East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. The port is compact and straightforward — one terminal, one cruise line.
Terminal Hours
Terminal opens
9:30am
on embarkation days
Terminal closes
3:00pm
sharp — no exceptions
Guests arriving after 3:00pm will be denied boarding and treated as a no-show.
Boarding Pass Requirement
Digital or printed boarding pass required As of April 18, 2025, all guests must present a Boarding Pass to enter the port. Your Boarding Pass will be emailed approximately 21 days before sailing and is also available in the Cruise Control guest portal.
No boarding pass? Guests without a Boarding Pass will be directed to the Standby Check-In Lane and may experience delays.
Assigned Arrival Windows
To manage the flow of guests at check-in, Margaritaville at Sea assigns each stateroom a specific arrival window. Your window is included with your Boarding Pass approximately 21 days before sailing.
Earliest windows assigned to: Guests in Suites and those with Express Passes or Priority Boarding packages.
What to Bring at Check-In
Documents
Valid travel documents for all guests — no photocopies or digital copies accepted.
Boarding Pass
One per stateroom — printed or digital.
Luggage Tags
Pre-tagged bags speed up the check-in process significantly.
Credit Card
Required for onboard charges.
Nearby Attractions
If you arrive early and want to explore before boarding, there are several attractions within walking distance of the terminal.
Rafiki Tiki Restaurant
~5 minute walk
Peanut Island Shuttle Boat
~5 minute walk
Port of Palm Beach's terminal is smaller and handles far fewer sailings than South Florida's bigger ports, which generally means a quicker, less crowded embarkation process.