Margaritaville Islander itinerary map for August 22, 2026 (7 nights)

Margaritaville Islander — August 22, 20267-Night Key West & Western Caribbean on Margaritaville at Sea

This 7-night cruise aboard the Islander departs from Tampa, Florida on Saturday, August 22, 2026 and returns on Saturday, Aug 29th. August weather across this route averages 91°/77°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.6 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

Cruise Length

Night Cruise

Departure Port

Tampa

Florida

Port Stops

Sea Days

Cruise Itinerary Map - 7 Night Key West & Western Caribbean

Margaritaville Islander · August 22, 2026

The Margaritaville Islander sails on August 22, 2026 for a 7 Night Key West & Western Caribbean. The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Aug 29th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Margaritaville Islander will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

7 Night Key West & Western Caribbean

AUG22
Tampa, Florida
A: — - D: 3:30 PM
AUG23
Key West, Florida
A: 1:00 PM - D: 7:00 PM
AUG24
At Sea
A: — - D: —
AUG25
Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
AUG26
Belize City, Belize
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
AUG27
Cozumel, Mexico
A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
AUG28
At Sea
A: — - D: —
AUG29
Tampa, Florida
A: 7:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

August 22, 2026 · 7 Night Key West & Western Caribbean

Day 1•Saturday, Aug 22

Tampa, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:30 PM

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.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 2•Sunday, Aug 23

Key West, Florida

Arrival: 1:00 PM•Departure: 7:00 PM

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.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 3•Monday, Aug 24

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Islander — featuring Tiki Grill, Twister Waterslide, Tiki Bar & Retail Shops.

Day 4•Tuesday, Aug 25

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, offers docking at Mahogany Bay Port. Travelers explore Carambola Gardens and West Bay Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Starfish Alley. Local markets sell baleadas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sopa de caracol, a Honduran favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Garifuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Mahogany Bay’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Honduran stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush gardens and marine adventures, making Mahogany Bay an engaging destination.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 5•Wednesday, Aug 26

Belize City, Belize

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

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.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 6•Thursday, Aug 27

Cozumel, Mexico

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

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.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 7•Friday, Aug 28

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Islander — featuring Tiki Grill, Twister Waterslide, Tiki Bar & Retail Shops.

Day 8•Saturday, Aug 29

Tampa, Florida

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Tampa, Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Margaritaville Islander - August 22, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Tampa, Florida

🌧️

August

Typical Weather

93°F

Average High

71°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.32in

Daily average

9.9 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank

66 / 100

safer than 66% of all cruises

/ 10

Tampa

Tampa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant in higher crime areas and stick to well-trafficked locations.

/ 10

Key West

Visitors to Key West should remain vigilant against petty crime, particularly theft, while taking standard precautions to ensure safety.

/ 10

Mahogany Bay

Mahogany Bay offers a secure environment, but travelers should stay vigilant and stick to organized excursions due to crime outside the port.

/ 10

Belize City

Travelers in Belize City should remain vigilant, avoid certain neighborhoods, and use organized excursions for safety.

/ 10

Cozumel

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

Cruise Ship

⚓ Tonnage

85,619

vs avg 69,273

🛠️ Year Built

2,000

vs avg 1,994

📏 Length (ft)

959

vs avg 841

👥 Passenger Count

2,114

vs avg 1,897

The Islander has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 85,619 gross tons. The ship measures 959 feet in length. Margaritaville Islander is included in Margaritaville at Sea’s Spirit class. At full capacity, the Margaritaville Islander holds 2,114 passengers. That includes 1,217 cruise vacationers and 897 staff members. The Islander total number of staterooms is 1,105.

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What's the weather like on the Margaritaville Islander August 22, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 7-night route, August averages 91°F highs and 77°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the August 22, 2026 Margaritaville Islander itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 6.6 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 5 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Margaritaville Islander sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Margaritaville Islander departs Tampa, Florida on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM and returns on Saturday, Aug 29th, 2026 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 7 nights.

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Last Updated: May 19, 2026