All about the Margaritaville at Sea Islander

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander was built in 2000. It was renovated in 2024. It's considered a small size ship. Coming in at 960 ft long and 127 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 11-story building. The Islander formerly sailed as the Costa Atlantica before it was brought to the Margaritaville fleet.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Overview

• Ship and Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Size and Passengers

The Islander can hold 2,114 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Islander has a space ratio of 40. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.

The Islander is the only MAS Spirit Class ship currently sailing with Margaritaville at Sea. The Spirit Class is mostly used by Carnival Cruise Line who currently has 4 of the ships sailing. Margaritaville's version has the same layout and many of the same facilities, but re-themed to reflect the Jimmy Buffet way of cruising.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. You have twelve different dining options to choose from. Of those options, six are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other six options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. Only 50% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Bars and Drinks

Margaritaville at Sea Islander has 12 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Margaritaville at Sea also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Margaritaville at Sea Islander

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander has a total of three pools and three hot tubs.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 1 of the hot tubs are adults only.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Islander. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

Cruise Costs

Margaritaville at Sea is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Margaritaville at Sea ship.

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