Margaritaville Islander - 6/1/2026
The June 1, 2026 cruise on the Margaritaville Islander departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 5 Night Mexico Duo sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Margaritaville Islander sets sail on Monday, Jun 1st and returns on Saturday, Jun 6th.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Margaritaville Islander - June 1, 2026 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 1st | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Jun 2nd | At Sea |
| 3 | Jun 3rd | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 4 | Jun 4th | Progreso (Merida), Mexico |
| 5 | Jun 5th | At Sea |
| 6 | Jun 6th | Tampa, Florida |
The Margaritaville Islander sails on June 1, 2026 for a 5 Night Mexico Duo. The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Jun 6th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Margaritaville Islander will visit 2 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.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Margaritaville Islander Deck Plans.
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)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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)
Progreso (Merida), Mexico, offers docking at Progreso Port with excursions to Merida. Travelers explore Chichen Itza and Merida’s Plaza Grande. Excursions include cenote swimming. Local markets sell cochinita pibil. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan pyramids and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes sopa de lima, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like hammocks, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance cenote exploration. Progreso’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic coasts, making Progreso 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!
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)