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Margaritaville at Sea Islander
Margaritaville at Sea Islander is a Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship of the Spirit class, in service since 2000. She measures 85,619 gross tons and carries 2,114 guests with a crew of 897. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
About Margaritaville at Sea Islander
Margaritaville at Sea Islander is a Spirit-class ship of 85,619 gross tons, built at the Helsinki New Shipyard in Finland and delivered in 2000 as Costa Atlantica for Costa Cruises. Sold in 2019 to CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping, a Chinese joint venture, she never sailed for that company and was bought by Margaritaville at Sea in 2023. A four-month refit at Harland & Wolff in Belfast in early 2024 rethemed her cabins, atrium, pool decks and restaurants, and she began sailing for the line in June 2024. Features include a three-story LandShark Bar by the pool, the adults-only Tiki Bar, a water slide and family games. She sails four- to ten-night cruises from Tampa to Key West, Mexico, the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Tampa, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander sails from Tampa, Florida. The airport is Tampa International (TPA), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Admirals ClubTPA Airside F4.2 ★
- Delta Sky ClubTPA Airside E3.6 ★
- International Club LoungeTPA Airside F3.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Margaritaville at Sea Islander?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander is operated by Margaritaville at Sea and belongs to its Spirit class.
How big is Margaritaville at Sea Islander?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander measures 85,619 gross tons and 293 metres in length.
How crowded does Margaritaville at Sea Islander feel?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander has a passenger space ratio of 40.5: 85,619 gross tons for 2,114 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Margaritaville at Sea Islander feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Margaritaville at Sea Islander carry?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander carries 2,114 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 897 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Margaritaville at Sea Islander enter service?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander entered service in 2000 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Margaritaville at Sea Islander sail?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander sails Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Tampa, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Margaritaville at Sea Islander?
Margaritaville at Sea Islander sails from Tampa, Florida. Fly into Tampa International (TPA), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Margaritaville at Sea Islander?
Margaritaville at Sea publishes the deck plans for Margaritaville at Sea Islander; this page links to Deck plans.
