Zac Brown Teams Up With Cult-Favorite Cruise Line for Unique Vacation Experience

Zac Brown may sing about the joys of pairing "a little bit of chicken fried" with a cold beer, but soon, fans of the country crooner may be raising a margarita glass instead. 

The Grammy winner is joining forces with Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line for a first-of-its-kind partnership that seeks to bring the atmosphere of a Zac Brown concert to the high seas. 

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Brown's friendship with "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffettwill be lovingly present on the cruise line's newest flagship, the Beachcomber, in the first artist-curated live music venue at sea.

Named Same Boat after the song Brown's band sang with Buffett on the deluxe edition of their 2021 album "The Comeback," the venue will be the go-to destination on board for live music, elevated cocktails, and front-row access to world-class performances, says the cruise line. 

"When we started talking about this partnership, I knew I didn't just want to design a room — I wanted to create an experience that truly captures the spirit of Margaritaville at Sea," said Brown in a statement shared with Parade . "Designing Same Boat has been about bringing that easygoing energy that's always guided my music to life. Every detail reflects pieces of my own journey — from the stage to the sea — all coming together to create a place where people can connect, share a drink, listen to great music, and feel that incredible sense of freedom you only find at a show or out on the open water. That's my kind of medicine."

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Brown will work closely with the Margaritaville at Sea team to ensure his signature style is reflected across the venue, from the artwork and design to music programming. 

"Zac has long been a member of the Margaritaville family and had a special relationship with Jimmy over many years," said John Cohlan, Chief Executive Officer of Margaritaville. "This partnership celebrates that legacy and will bring to life yet another reason to cruise on the 'Same Boat' with Margaritaville at Sea." 

The Beachcomber's inaugural sailing will take place in January 2027. It will offer itineraries ranging from four to eight nights, sailing from Miami, Fla. to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. 

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This story was originally reported by Parade on Nov 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.