TAMPA, Fla. — Ready for "Island Time?" — The latest cruise ship setting sail from Port Tampa Bay, Margaritaville at Sea Islander, has docked ahead of its maiden voyage.
While the Islander was built in the early 2000s, the cruise line says the ship has gotten a complete makeover. 10 Tampa Bay is getting an inside look at the newly "reimagined" ship so be sure to check back for updates after our live walkthrough of the cruise.
Margaritaville at Sea Islander docked Monday morning at Port Tampa Bay after sailing from a shipyard in Ireland where it got its facelift. The maiden voyage of the newly refurbished cruise ship takes place on June 14 when the Islander will disembark for a four-night journey from port with a stop in Cozumel, Mexico.
As of Monday, there are rooms available for the June 14 maiden voyage, starting at $399 per person. You can find more info here.
Once up and running, the Islander will also host four, five, six and seven-night cruises with stops in Key West, Cozumel, Mexico, Progreso, Mexico, Belize, Jamaica and the Grand Cayman.
Margaritaville at Sea Islander: A look inside
The cruise line says the 12-passenger deck ship houses more than 1,100 staterooms equipped to host 2,650 "adventure-seeking" passengers. The rooms are complete with all new furnishings and fixtures complete with iconic Margaritaville flair. The balconies will be spacious, and the rooms will have large walk-in showers and premium furnishings, among other amenities, according to a news release.
The styling of its six “ultra-luxury” signature suites will draw inspiration from Jimmy Buffett’s iconic music catalog including songs “Come Monday” and “Everlasting Moon," the release said.
To promote the new cruise ship, Margaritaville at Sea is offering a 50-percent discount on most of its cruises right now. Additionally, kids sail free on select cruises. A four-night cruise is currently running between $249 and $299 per person. You can find more information on cruise prices and packages by clicking or tapping here.
Margaritaville at Sea also offers up island time vibes for free all year for U.S. military members, first responders and teachers through its "Heroes Sail Free, Heroes Sail First," cruise packages.