Since launching in 2022 offering easy-breezy getaways from Port of Palm Beach, Florida to the Bahamas, Jimmy Buffett’s cruise line Margaritaville at Sea has been quick to expand its cruise options for those who want to embrace the island state of mind.
Earlier this summer, the cruise line launched a new way to float into island time when Margaritaville at Sea Islander set sail from Tampa. The new ship currently sails four- and five-night cruises to Key West and Mexico, with longer itineraries visiting new ports beginning in 2025. The ship will soon add Belize, Jamaica and Grand Cayman on extended six- and seven-night itineraries.
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Now, Margaritaville at Sea is adding even more options for passengers who want to island hop and discover more destinations during their cruise.
Starting in January 2026, Margaritaville at Sea Islander will expand its ports of call to include Aruba, Curaçao, Montego Bay, and New Orleans. The ship will also introduce its first 10-day cruise itinerary in 2026 featuring stops at Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curaçao, and Ocho Rios.
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Margaritaville at Sea’s Black Friday Sale offers savings on new itineraries.
Passengers can save up to 60% off on all sailings, including the new 2026 cruises from Tampa, now through Nov. 30 during Margaritaville at Sea’s Black Friday sale. New Nassau cruises that begin in January 2025 from Port of Palm Beach aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise are also included in the sale.
From Port of Palm Beach, Margaritaville at Sea cruise offerings include two-, three- and four-night itineraries visiting the Bahamas and Key West. On itineraries that visit Nassau, passengers have the option to continue the Margaritaville experience on shore with a shore excursion option that offers priority access to the Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau.
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The Black Friday savings are available for sailings through Dec. 28, 2026, aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander, sailing from Port Tampa Bay, and Dec. 31, 2025, aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, sailing from Port of Palm Beach.
The cruise line’s biggest offer of the year, the Margaritaville at Sea Black Friday sale also includes up to $300 in onboard credit, a 3rd and 4th guests sail free offer, and 10% off drink and dining packages, signature packages, priority boarding, and shore excursions.
First dog-friendly cruise coming to Margaritaville at Sea Islander in 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your dog on a cruise, you may want to join the waitlist for the first dog-friendly cruise, which will be hosted on board Margaritaville at Sea Islander in November 2025. The sailing is being planned by Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando.
Sailing from Tampa, the themed cruise will welcome 250 dogs and their owners to vacation together and enjoy special dog-friendly onboard activities, dog shows and trainings, guest speakers, costume contests, parades, and more. Dog grooming, puppy massages and dog-friendly splash stations will also be available. Certain areas aboard the ship will be designated as dog-free spaces including the Margaritaville Casino.
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To join the dog-friendly cruise, participants must apply and be approved by the Cruise Tails team. This includes agreeing to protocols on board, such as keeping dogs in permitted areas. For all pets boarding the ship, Cruise Tails will require up-to-date vaccinations and health checks that are approved and signed off on by a licensed veterinarian.
To ensure all passengers have a clean and enjoyable experience, each family on board the cruise will be assigned a pet butler, ensuring their cabin and the ship remain in top condition. Each dog will have access to a private relief station they can access on their balcony.
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