Margaritaville at Sea Islander
“A former Costa ship reborn as a floating island bar — three pools, 13 bars and short Tampa getaways.”
Margaritaville at Sea Islander is the line's larger ship, built in 1999–2000 as Costa Atlantica and brought into service as Islander in June 2024. She carries about 2,114 guests at double occupancy and keeps touches of her Italian heritage — Carrara marble, Murano glass accents and a replica of Venice's Caffè Florian — with a laid-back Margaritaville overlay. She sails alternating four- and five-night cruises from Tampa to Key West, and to Cozumel and Progreso in Mexico.
Three distinct pool zones — the LandShark Pool, the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Pool and the adults-only Tiki Pool — and a three-story poolside LandShark Bar at Sea.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Fins main dining rooms (included)
- ✓Port of Indecision Buffet (included)
- ✓Frank & Lola's Pizzeria (included)
- ✓Mexican Cutie Cantina (included)
- ✓Cheeseburger in Paradise burger bar (included)
- ✓JWB Prime Steakhouse and Far Side Sushi (extra charge)
Pools & Recreation
- ✓LandShark Pool
- ✓5 o'Clock Somewhere Pool
- ✓Adults-only (18+) Tiki Pool
- ✓Splash area and hot tubs
- ✓Sports court and mini golf
- ✓Fitness center
Entertainment
- ✓Three-story poolside LandShark Bar at Sea
- ✓Thirteen bars and lounges, each with its own margarita
- ✓Conky Tonkin' and Caribbean Heat Remix headliner shows
- ✓Karaoke, comedy and trivia
- ✓Dance lessons and deck parties
- ✓Havana Daydreamin' sports bar and lounge
Cabins
- ✓About 1,105 staterooms
- ✓Inside, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite categories
- ✓Family and connecting staterooms
- ✓Accessible staterooms
- ✓Fellini-themed deck names from her Costa days
Family & Kids
- ✓Daytime kids' clubs (included)
- ✓Splash area and family pool
- ✓Mini golf and sports court
- ✓Family-friendly shows and activities
Video Tour
Margaritaville at Sea Islander Ship Tour | Full Walkthrough Deck by Deck
- ✦Short Gulf of Mexico getaways from Tampa
- ✦Margaritaville and Jimmy Buffett fans
- ✦Groups, bachelor and bachelorette weekends
- ✦Casual, party-minded travelers
Cruisers wanting a quiet, formal or big-ship-attractions experience — Islander is a lively, casual party ship.
4–5 night Tampa sailings from roughly $300–$700 pp (inside)