Margaritaville at Sea Islander is a Jimmy Buffett-themed cruise ship sailing short cruises to Mexico from Port Tampa Bay, Florida. She is the larger of the line's two ships and suits travellers who want the Margaritaville mood on a longer trip. Built in 2000 as Costa Atlantica, she has sailed for the line since June 2024 and carries 2,210 guests across 12 passenger decks.
Islander added more space, more cabins with balconies and longer itineraries to a line that started with two-night Bahamas trips. Even the decks carry the theme, with names such as Changes in Attitude, Last Mango and 5 O'Clock Somewhere, from Coral Reef on deck 1 up to Nothin' But Breeze, the observation deck, on deck 12. Tampa suits travellers from the west coast of Florida, who can drive to the terminal and skip the trip across the state to Miami or Port Canaveral.
Deck 9 (5 O'Clock Somewhere) is where most guests spend the day, with the Lido, pools and spa. Deck 11 has the sports area. Lower down, the lobby, restaurants and casino share deck 2 (Flip Flop), and shops line the promenade on deck 3. The kids club is on deck 5.
Cabins come as interior, ocean view, balcony and suite. From Tampa the ship reaches ports such as Cozumel and Progreso in Mexico; the sailings below show current routes and dates.
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START HEREMargaritaville at Sea Islander is a Jimmy Buffett-themed cruise ship sailing short cruises to Mexico from Port Tampa Bay, Florida. She is the larger of the line's two ships and suits travellers who want the Margaritaville mood on a longer trip. Built in 2000 as Costa Atlantica, she has sailed for the line since June 2024 and carries 2,210 guests across 12 passenger decks. Islander added more space, more cabins with balconies and longer itineraries to a line that started with two-night Bahamas trips. Even the decks carry the theme, with names such as Changes in Attitude, Last Mango and 5 O'Clock Somewhere, from Coral Reef on deck 1 up to Nothin' But Breeze, the observation deck, on deck 12. Tampa suits travellers from the west coast of Florida, who can drive to the terminal and skip the trip across the state to Miami or Port Canaveral. Deck 9 (5 O'Clock Somewhere) is where most guests spend the day, with the Lido, pools and spa. Deck 11 has the sports area. Lower down, the lobby, restaurants and casino share deck 2 (Flip Flop), and shops line the promenade on deck 3. The kids club is on deck 5. Cabins come as interior, ocean view, balcony and suite. From Tampa the ship reaches ports such as Cozumel and Progreso in Mexico; the sailings below show current routes and dates.
Observation deck
Pools, Lido and spa on deck 9.
Shops along the promenade on deck 3.
On deck 2, next to the lobby and restaurants.
The key to the deck plan symbols of Margaritaville has not been added yet.
Included in the fare.
Casual dining, included in the fare.
Pools and sun decks.
Bands and entertainment in the lounges.
Open when the ship is at sea.
Treatments at extra charge.
Gym on board.
Medical staff on board.
Duty-free shopping at sea.
Check in online before sailing and arrive at the port at the time given in your boarding documents.
Bring the travel documents your itinerary requires; a passport is recommended for sailings to the Bahamas and Mexico.
Children
Children sail in a cabin with an adult; the line's booking terms give the minimum age for infants.
Pets are not allowed on board. Ask the line before booking about service animals.
Cancellation charges depend on how close to sailing you cancel and on your fare type, as set out in Margaritaville at Sea's booking terms. Check them before you book; late cancellations can lose the whole fare.
Health and safety measures on board.
Paradise sails from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island; Islander sails from Port Tampa Bay to Key West and Mexico.
Paradise sails mostly two-night cruises, with some three- and four-night sailings; Islander sails four and five nights.
A passport is recommended for every international sailing; check the documents your itinerary needs with the line.
Yes, the main dining room and the buffet are included; speciality dining and drinks cost extra.
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General
Margaritaville has 1 sailing listed on bookingMentor. Departure ports: Tampa. Destinations: Cozumel and Progreso.
Margaritaville operates 1 ship: Margaritaville at Sea Islander.
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Website: margaritavilleatsea.com.
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Timing & weather
Margaritaville cruises last 4 nights.
The next Margaritaville sailing departs on 25 November 2026.
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