Margaritaville Islander - 12/14/2026
The December 14, 2026 cruise on the Margaritaville Islander departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 5 Night Bahamas Duo sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Margaritaville Islander sets sail on Monday, Dec 14th and returns on Saturday, Dec 19th.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Margaritaville Islander - December 14, 2026 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 13th | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 14th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 16th | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 4 | Dec 17th | Freeport, Grand Bahama Island |
| 5 | Dec 17th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 19th | Tampa, Florida |
The Margaritaville Islander sails on December 14, 2026 for a 5 Night Bahamas Duo. The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Dec 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Margaritaville Islander will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
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
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
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!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.