Update on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise ship

Margaritaville at Sea is expanding with a new ship, longer itineraries, and a brand-new presence in the Gulf of Mexico.

The cruise line, which first launched last year with two-night cruises to Grand Bahama, will unveil its second ship in 2024, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. But they’re not stopping there: the new ship will also lengthen Margaritaville at Sea’s itineraries with four- and five-night cruises in the Gulf of Mexico with stops in Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico; and Progreso, Mexico.

The new 2,650-passenger ship will launch on June 14, 2024, and add Tampa, Florida, as a brand-new homeport for the company. The cruise line currently sails its Bahamas itineraries out of Palm Beach, Florida.

In addition to 1,100 new staterooms, a 14-story nautical-themed atrium, cornhole and mini-golf courses, and plenty of lively bars and restaurants, the new ship will feature the longest itineraries Margaritaville at Sea has ever sailed.

During their time on board the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, cruisers will have access to 12 passenger decks with 12 restaurants and 13 lounges, a three-story poolside LandShark Bar at Sea, and the kid-friendly Caribbean Amphibian Splash and Slide.

Dining options will include JWB Prime Steakhouse, Port of Indecision Buffet, and Far Side Sushi, and Rita’s Taco House. Those 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.

Guests can reserve 2024 sailings online starting today at margaritavilleatsea.com

Some additional renderings of the ship are now available.