Margaritaville Islander
Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville Islander is one of Margaritaville at Sea's 2 active ships and first entered service in 2000 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 85,619 gross tons, 959 feet in length, and 12 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,114 guests and approximately 897 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $210 million and is flagged in Nassau.
Margaritaville Islander
Ship Stats
Year Built
2000
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
85,619 GT
Length
959 ft
Capacity
2,114
Crew
897
Cost
$210 million
Decks
12
Spirit Class
Spirit Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Margaritaville at Sea. This class currently has one active ship: Margaritaville Islander (2000).
Margaritaville Islander Ship Age
Margaritaville Islander entered service in 2000. Across Margaritaville at Sea's active fleet, the average build year is 1994 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 1 of 2 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Margaritaville Islander
Current ship
Margaritaville Islander Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander remains in its "fresh" post-launch state, having undergone an extensive, four-month bow-to-stern transformation that concluded in June 2024. During this dry dock, the ship was completely gutted to replace all 1,105 staterooms with tropical-themed accommodations and to build out a signature 14-story atrium and the three-story LandShark Bar at Sea. As of late 2025, the ship continues to receive minor "lifestyle" updates rather than structural ones, such as the December 2025 addition of the Permanent Reminder tattoo parlor and temporary modifications for specialized sailings, including the world’s first dog-friendly cruise scheduled for late 2025.
Margaritaville Islander Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Margaritaville at Sea's fleet
Margaritaville Islander measures 959 feet (292 m) (vs Margaritaville at Sea fleet average of 841 ft) and has gross tonnage of 85,619 GT (vs fleet average of 69,273 GT). It ranks 1 of 2 by length and 1 of 2 by tonnage in Margaritaville at Sea's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Margaritaville Islander vs Margaritaville at Sea fleet averages
Margaritaville Islander carries 2,114 passengers (vs Margaritaville at Sea average of 1,680) and has 897 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 620). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.36:1 compared with Margaritaville at Sea's overall 2.71:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,114
passengers
Crew Members
897
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.36 : 1
Margaritaville at Sea Avg
2.71 : 1
Margaritaville Islander
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Islander.
Deck 9buffetPort of Indecision Buffet
Deck 9cafeMargaritaville Coffee Shop
Deck 2main dining roomFins Main Dining Room
Deck 3main dining roomIslander Dining Room
Deck 9quick eatsCheeseburger In Paradise
Deck 9quick eatsIsland Eats
Deck 9quick eatsMexican Cutie Cantina
Deck 9specialtyFrank & Lola’s Pizzeria
Decks 10 & 11specialtyJWB Prime Steakhouse
Deck 2specialtyPearls Private Dining
Deck 9specialtyTiki Grill
Deck Plans
The Margaritaville Islander has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12. Click below to access deck plans for the Margaritaville Islander. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Margaritaville Islander quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Margaritaville Islander Casino on Deck 2 of the ship.
You will find the Margaritaville Islander buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander remains in its "fresh" post-launch state, having undergone an extensive, four-month bow-to-stern transformation that concluded in June 2024. During this dry dock, the ship was completely gutted to replace all 1,105 staterooms with tropical-themed accommodations and to build out a signature 14-story atrium and the three-story LandShark Bar at Sea. As of late 2025, the ship continues to receive minor "lifestyle" updates rather than structural ones, such as the December 2025 addition of the Permanent Reminder tattoo parlor and temporary modifications for specialized sailings, including the world’s first dog-friendly cruise scheduled for late 2025.
The ship belongs to the Margaritaville at Sea class of ships known as the Spirit class.
The ship features 12 restaurants, 13 bars, 22 activities, 0 shows and 7 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Margaritaville Islander has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Margaritaville Islander. The ship's capacity is 2,114. When comparing the occupancy to the average Margaritaville at Sea passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 1,897 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Margaritaville at Sea ships.
The Margaritaville Islander was built in 2000. Margaritaville at Sea includes 2 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1987 while the newest ship was built in 2000. The average Margaritaville at Sea ship is 32 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2000
Each of Margaritaville at Sea's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Margaritaville Islander is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Margaritaville Islander length equals 959 feet (292 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 2 active vessels in Margaritaville at Sea fleet, measuring 841 feet (256 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.