🥞Included
Fins Dining
The complimentary main dining room serving all-new island plates like Avocado Lime Mahi Mahi and Deconstructed Cuban alongside signature Shrimp and Grits.
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☎Find the right ship, call nowMargaritaville at Sea Islander is part of Margaritaville at Sea's fleet, built to the Spirit class class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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Ship classSpirit class
Entered service2024
Guests2,650
Gross tonnage85,619
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
Islander is the fleet's larger, purpose-built flagship, 12 passenger decks wrapped around a 14-story tropical atrium, home to the world's only three-story LandShark Bar. It layers six new dining concepts, eleven new bars and lounges, three pools, two live production shows and family water play onto the signature Margaritaville beach-bar spirit, so the days at sea are as much the point as the ports.
Who it's for
Casual, fun-loving travelers who want more ship and a longer trip at an easygoing pace and price: families drawn to the water slide, tween and teen clubs and character breakfast, and adults who want three pools (one adults-only), a two-story nightclub, a champagne bar and a sports lounge. Great for value-minded cruisers wanting Key West, Mexico and Caribbean sailings out of Tampa.
Where & when it sails
Sails from Port Tampa Bay, Florida on longer voyages to Key West, Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Food & dining
11 places to eat, 6 included in your fare, 5 specialty.
🍽️Included
Port of Indecision Buffet
Endless breakfast, lunch and dinner across entrees, chef stations, salads, sides and desserts.
🌮Included
Mexican Cutie Cantina
Build-your-own street tacos and breakfast burritos by the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Pool.
🍔Included
Cheeseburger in Paradise Burger Bar
Customizable burgers and beverages poolside at 5 o'Clock Somewhere.
🍕Included
Frank & Lola's Pizzeria
Hand-tossed pizza near the buffet; whole pies can be sent to staterooms for an added charge.
☕Included
Margaritaville Coffee Shop
Cappuccinos, gourmet coffee, seasonal drinks and grab-and-go favorites.
🥩Extra
JWB Prime Steakhouse
A two-story a la carte steakhouse with the highest-quality ingredients and island charm (extra charge).
🍣Extra
Far Side Sushi
A sushi bar of inventive mashups and Signature Sea-Cuterie boards (extra charge).
🍽️Extra
Island Eats
Adults-only ocean-bar bites, peel-and-eat shrimp, tuna nachos, crab salad (extra charge).
🥩Extra
Tiki Grill
Adults-only tropical plates served at The Tiki Bar at the ship's aft (extra charge).
🍴Extra
In-Room Dining
Breakfast and bites delivered to your stateroom (extra charge).
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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LandShark Pool & LandShark Bar and Lookout
The energetic main pool anchored by the world's only three-story LandShark Bar, with two decks of shaded seating, a lookout tower and outdoor entertainment screens.
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5 O'Clock Somewhere Pool
A laid-back pool with cabanas, complimentary poolside food and live island music at the Six String stage.
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The Tiki Pool
An adults-only (18+) tropical retreat at the aft with covered pavilion seating, wake views and sunset dining at the Tiki Bar.
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Caribbean Amphibian Splash and Slide
A family water-play area with slide (also referenced as the Caribbean Amphibian Play Pad and Slide).
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Paradise Pickleball at Sea
Two side-by-side pickleball courts on deck.
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Mini-golf & Cornhole
A Margaritaville-inspired mini-golf course and cornhole for casual deck play.
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St. Somewhere Spa & Salon
Fleet-wide spa and salon for treatments, massages and beauty services.
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Margaritaville Casino
Slots, table games and sports betting, with the adjacent Love and Luck Casino Bar.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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Stars On The Water Theater
A three-story showroom staging the ship's original live production shows.
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Conky Tonkin' at Sea
A country-themed spectacular with headliners and ensemble blending contemporary and classic country favorites, Nashville-style.
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Caribbean Heat Remix
An amplified take on the Margaritaville favorite, electrifying dance, acrobatics and the beats of Key West and Mexico.
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Radio Margaritaville: Live at Sea
A live musical celebration of all things Margaritaville spanning genres and decades.
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Boots and Bubbles
A dress-to-impress coastal-country evening: the Conky Tonkin' show, a captain's margarita toast, line-dancing classes and champagne-and-bourbon dining.
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Rock the Trop
A yacht-rock-meets-tropical celebration with daytime scavenger hunts and character meet-and-greets, then the Caribbean Heat Remix show, DJ and nightclub.
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Nightlife venues
The two-story Hot, Hot, Hot Night Club, Coral Reef Lounge karaoke, Havana Daydreamin' sports bar and Bubbles Up champagne bar keep the evenings going.
Kids, teens & families
The most family-loaded ship in the fleet, with a full age ladder of supervised clubs plus a character breakfast. Jolly Mon Kid's Club (ages 3-6): ocean-themed arts and crafts, interactive games, mascot visits and mermaid storytelling. Parakeets Kid's Club (ages 6-9): magic workshops, escape rooms and mini-DJ sessions. The Hangout Tween's Club (ages 10-12): trivia, board games, jewelry making, DJ Academy and glow parties. The Teen's Club (ages 13-17): video games, ping pong, dodgeball, scavenger hunts, poolside movie takeovers and teen nightclub events. Plus the pre-purchase 'Parrots, Pirates and Pancakes' character breakfast.
Districts & zones
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14-story tropical atrium
The soaring central heart of the ship, home to the Flip Flop Atrium Bar and signature cocktails.
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LandShark Pool deck
The lively main pool zone under the three-story LandShark Bar and Lookout.
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5 O'Clock Somewhere Pool
The relaxed poolside zone with the Six String live-music stage and complimentary food.
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The Tiki (adults-only aft)
The 18-and-up aft retreat with the Tiki Pool, Tiki Bar and Tiki Grill overlooking the wake.
Decks & layout
Passenger decks12
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