Margaritaville Islander - 8/31/2025
The August 31, 2025 cruise on the Margaritaville Islander departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 7 Night Key West, Belize & Mexico sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Margaritaville Islander sets sail on Sunday, Aug 31st and returns on Sunday, Sep 7th.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Margaritaville Islander - August 31, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 31st | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Sep 1st | Key West, Florida |
| 3 | Sep 2nd | At Sea |
| 4 | Sep 3rd | Costa Maya, Mexico |
| 5 | Sep 4th | Belize City, Belize |
| 6 | Sep 5th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 7 | Sep 6th | At Sea |
| 8 | Sep 7th | Tampa, Florida |
The Margaritaville Islander sails on August 31, 2025 for a 7 Night Key West, Belize & Mexico. The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Sep 7th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Margaritaville Islander will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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Cruise Ship
Margaritaville Islander
MARGARITAVILLE ISLANDER SIZE
The Islander has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 85,619 gross tons. The ship measures 959 feet (292 meters) in length. Margaritaville Islander is included in Margaritaville at Sea’s Spirit Class. At full capacity, the Margaritaville Islander holds 3,011 passengers. That includes 2,114 cruise vacationers and 897 staff members. The Islander total number of staterooms is 1,105.
Margaritaville Islander Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:85,619 GT
- Length:959 ft (292 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2000
- Years Served:2024 - Present
- Capacity:2,114
- Crew Members:897
- Total on Board:3,011
- Total Staterooms:1,105
- Flagged Country:Nassau
- Ship Cost:210 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Margaritaville Islander age and stats vs all Margaritaville at Sea ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Key West, Florida, offers docking at Mallory Square Port. Travelers explore Duval Street and Hemingway House. Excursions include snorkeling at Dry Tortugas. Local markets sell key lime pie. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful homes and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes conch fritters, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Conch Republic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Key West’s vibrant charm offers a lively American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of literary history and scenic coasts, making Key West an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Costa Maya, Mexico, offers docking at Costa Maya Port. Travelers explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon. Excursions include snorkeling at Mahahual Reef. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan temples and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Costa Maya’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic lagoons, making Costa Maya an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Belize City, Belize, offers docking at Belize City Port. Travelers explore Altun Ha ruins and Belize Zoo. Excursions include snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Local markets sell fry jacks. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan pyramids and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes rice and beans, a Belizean favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Belize City’s cultural allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Belize City an engaging destination. (126 words)
Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)