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Margaritaville at Sea adds second ship with expanded itinerary

Margaritaville at Sea offers a new way to float into island time on their new flagship vessel named Margaritaville at Sea Islander. Starting June 14, 2024, the ship will sail four- or five-night cruises with stops in Key West, Cozumel, and Progreso. Guests can reserve sails online now and take advantage of exclusive limited-time exclusives.

“Since we launched our first ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, last year, we’ve been working to expand what our guests have been asking for: more amazing views, longer itineraries, and new ports of call,” said Christopher Ivy, CEO of Margaritaville at Sea. “The addition of the Islander is an exciting moment for [them] and marks the next chapter of growth for our business.” Christopher continued, “We are also pleased to add Tampa as a new homeport – the perfect location to provide access to our adventurous new itineraries in and around the Gulf of Mexico.”

Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson says the port is honored to work with the cruise company.

“We’re honored Margaritaville at Sea has chosen Port Tampa Bay to homeport this new addition to their fleet and we welcome them to the Gulf Coast,” said Anderson. “Our port’s cruise terminals are easy to navigate and provide a variety of unique and interesting activities just steps from the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. The ship will be a great addition to our portfolio of cruise lines and a fantastic new option for cruisers from Florida’s west coast.”

The ship spans 12 passenger decks for about 2,700 passengers and features a 14-story atrium with a nautical Margaritaville flip flop with a bar with three multi-story floating margarita glass chandeliers. Other dining options include JWB Prime Steakhouse, Rita’s Taco House, Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria, Cheeseburger in Paradise and more.

“We are excited to expand our cruise line with the launch of Margaritaville at Sea Islander as our flagship vessel,” said John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville Holdings. “The addition of this ship will allow our guests to visit more island destinations and, while at sea, enjoy a broader and more elevated range of fun and signature Margaritaville onboard experiences.”

The first available sail is June 14, 2024 for a four-night itinerary from Port Tampa Bay with a stop in Cozumel and two days at sea.

To learn more about cruises and other trips, visit MargaritavilleAtSea.com.