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Margaritaville at Sea
Island time, Tampa-easy.
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Florida ports
Tampa
Onboard personality
A casual, Jimmy Buffett-branded mid-size ship (Islander) running Key West and Cozumel patterns from Tampa. Low planning bands and zero pretension.
Best traveler fit
Tampa locals and friend groups who want an easy, fun short week.
Weaker fit
Premium seekers and hardware hunters — this is a laid-back ship, proudly.
Common extra costs
Drink packages, specialty dining, spa, and port-day spending. Every fare also excludes taxes, port fees, and gratuities until the partner's checkout shows the full total.
Margaritaville at Sea patterns in our catalog
Margaritaville at Sea · Port Tampa Bay
Islander
5 nights · Western Caribbean
A laid-back, island-time ship for Tampa locals who want Key West and Cozumel without flying.
Planning band: $300–$599 per person (planning band, not a fare)
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