Margaritaville at Sea Islander announces new 2027 itineraries, including first 8-night cruises

Margaritaville at Sea Islander has unveiled its 2027 cruise schedule, featuring several new itineraries, including the brand’s first 8-night voyages and its first overnight stay in New Orleans.

Sailing from Port Tampa Bay, the Islander will offer a variety of four- to 10-night cruises with expanded destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Among the new options is an 8-night itinerary timed for Mardi Gras, in New Orleans, offering passengers an overnight port stay during the festival before continuing to Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico.

Other new 2027 itineraries include:

8-Night Jamaica & Western Caribbean – Ports include Cozumel, Belize City, Montego Bay, and Georgetown, Grand Cayman.

7-Night Key West & Mexico – Includes stops in Key West, Progreso and Cozumel.

5-Night Bahamas Duo – Visits Freeport and Nassau with three sea days.

5-Night Key West & Grand Bahama – Travels to Key West and Freeport.

The new sailings are now available for booking. Cruises depart from the Port of Tampa Bay, located at 1331 McKay St.

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