Margaritaville at Sea · Port Tampa Bay
Islander
5 nights · Western Caribbean · Cozumel · Key West
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Ship
Mid-size ship · launched 2000
Sailing pattern
Year-round pattern
Planning band
$300–$599 per person per person
Why travelers pick this pattern
A laid-back, island-time ship for Tampa locals who want Key West and Cozumel without flying.
Best for: Friends and celebration groups who want the ship awake late.
The honest trade-off
A casual brand and a 2000 hull — set expectations to 'fun and easy,' not premium.
Cabins, fit, and accessibility
Cabin categories on this pattern: Interior, Ocean view, Balcony, Suite. Traveler fit: friends / celebration group, couple. Onboard strengths: casino, entertainment.
Accessible cabins exist in this ship class; exact accessible inventory must be confirmed with the cruise line or booking partner before paying.
About the price
Planning band: $300–$599 per person. Planning band per person, double occupancy, before taxes, port fees, gratuities, and add-ons. This is a budgeting guide from the curated record — not a fare quote. The booking partner confirms the live total.
Catalog pattern verified 2026-10-25. Deployments change — the partner confirms your exact sailing, availability, and live total.
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