Margaritaville at Sea says it will offer “an entirely new way to float into island time” aboard its new flagship vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander.
Starting June 14, 2024, the reimagined 2000-built former Costa Atlantica ship will sail four- and five-night cruises from Tampa, with stops in Key West, Cozumel, and Progreso, expanding the cruise line’s itinerary availability to the Gulf of Mexico.
Guests can reserve 2024 sailings online starting today and take advantage of exclusive preview incentives available for a limited time.
“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.
Fun on the top deck at the Landshark Lookout. (Photo Credit: Margaritaville At Sea)
“The addition of the Islander is an exciting moment for Margaritaville at Sea and marks the next chapter of growth for our business. 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,” Ivy added.
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is the line’s only current ship, operating out of Palm Beach on Florida’s Atlantic side. Built in 1991, this vessel was also once a member of Carnival Corp.’s Costa brand. It has been retro-fitted and enhanced, but it’s definitely an older ship.
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander will take things to a higher level. The vessel spans 12 passenger decks accommodating 2,650 passengers. Prior to its introduction, all 1,100 staterooms will be renovated with new furnishings, decor and Margaritaville signature bedding, pillows and linens.
The ship features more than 700 Breezy Balcony staterooms, Grand Terrace Suites, luxurious Corner Suites, and ultra-exclusive Islander suites.
The iconic Margaritaville flip flops will star in the Margaritaville at Sea Islander atrium lobby. (Photo Credit: Margaritaville At Sea)
Margaritaville at Sea Islander will feature a soaring 14-story atrium with a unique nautical Margaritaville flip flop and a lively atrium bar with three multi-story floating margarita glass chandeliers.
It will also house a three-storey poolside LandShark Bar at Sea and a Margaritaville-inspired cornhole and mini-golf course alongside new family-friendly spaces like the Caribbean Amphibian Splash and Slide and signature favourites like JWB Prime Steakhouse and Rita’s Taco House.
The more than 250,000 guests who have sailed aboard the Palm Beach-based Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will find several familiar favorites, including Paradise Pickleball at Sea, Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria, Margaritaville Coffee Shop, and Cheeseburger in Paradise, surrounded by new spaces and experiences to explore.
“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.”
A balcony stateroom on the Margaritaville At Sea Islander. (Photo Credit: Margaritaville At Sea)
Margaritaville at Sea Islander’s first available sailing will be June 14, 2024 on a 4-night itinerary from Port Tampa Bay, Florida featuring a stop in Cozumel, Mexico and two sea days.
Margaritaville at Sea is represented in Canada by Discover the World. For sales and reservations contact [email protected]
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