6 Night Key West & Bahamas
Margaritaville Islander
Margaritaville Islander
July 3, 2026
6 Night Key West & Bahamas

Margaritaville Islander - 7/3/2026

The July 3, 2026 cruise on the Margaritaville Islander departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 6 Night Key West & Bahamas sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Margaritaville Islander sets sail on Friday, Jul 3rd and returns on Thursday, Jul 9th.

Cruise Length
6
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Tampa
Florida
Port Stops
4
Sea Days
2

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Margaritaville Islander - July 3, 2026 - 6 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jul 3rdTampa, Florida
2Jul 4thAt Sea
3Jul 5thKey West, Florida
4Jul 6thFreeport, Grand Bahama Island
5Jul 7thNassau, Bahamas
6Jul 8thAt Sea
7Jul 9thTampa, Florida

The Margaritaville Islander sails on July 3, 2026 for a 6 Night Key West & Bahamas. The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Jul 9th at 7:00 AM. During the 7-day journey, the Margaritaville Islander will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Margaritaville Islander Size Infographic

Margaritaville Islander

86 k
tonnage
959 ft
length
2000
year built
1,105
cabins
2,114
passengers
897
crew

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

Day1
JUL 32026
United States
D:3:30 PM

The Tampa area features great attractions and theme parks, from Busch Gardens with it's African themed village and legendary roller coasters, to the calm serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hand rolled cigars are made the old-fashioned way in the Latin Quarter. The atmosphere in Tampa is laid-back and slightly reserved, unlike the hustle bustle of Florida's east coast cities.

Day2
JUL 42026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JUL 52026
United States
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Key West has the best diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating in the continental U.S. Just a three-by-five mile Island, Key West offers a treat for the masses that flock here. Locals and tourists alike stroll down Duval Street each night to witness the Sunset Celebration, where they find hand-made souvenirs, munchies, cold drinks and a show so spectacular, only nature could have created it.

Day4
JUL 62026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Freeport/Lucaya is located on Grand Bahama Island and is the second largest city in the Bahamas. Freeport's many beaches offer you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually swim alongside dolphins! Freeport is truly a sports-lover's paradise; besides the scuba-diving, windsurfing, and fishing, Freeport boasts first-class golf courses!

Day5
JUL 72026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.

Day6
JUL 82026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
JUL 92026
United States
A:7:00 AM

The Tampa area features great attractions and theme parks, from Busch Gardens with it's African themed village and legendary roller coasters, to the calm serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hand rolled cigars are made the old-fashioned way in the Latin Quarter. The atmosphere in Tampa is laid-back and slightly reserved, unlike the hustle bustle of Florida's east coast cities.