--- title: "Margaritaville at Sea Islander: 5 nights from Tampa, 28 Dec 2026" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/cenote-shadows-progreso-cozumel-from-tampa~MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5 description: "5-night Margaritaville at Sea cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Tampa on 28 Dec 2026, visiting Progreso (Mérida), Cozumel." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b5f43fa8540826ef.jpg --- # Cenote Shadows – Progreso & Cozumel from Tampa ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Tampa on Margaritaville at Sea Islander](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b5f43fa8540826ef.jpg) ## About this cruise A 5-night round trip from Tampa, sailing on the afternoon of 28 December. After a day at sea it calls at Progreso (Mérida) and Cozumel. The stops are in Mexico, and each call lasts 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Tampa on the morning of 2 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Cozumel. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Margaritaville at Sea Islander (2000) carries up to 2,210 guests on 12 decks and has 9 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Margaritaville at Sea](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea.md) - **Ship:** [Margaritaville at Sea Islander](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-islander.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-28 - **Return:** 2027-01-02 - **From:** [Tampa, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) - **Price:** from €896 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | | 3:30 PM | Embark | 15–23°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Tue, Dec 29 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) | MX | Wed, Dec 30 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 21–29°C | | 4 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | Thu, Dec 31 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 15–23°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior | $1,740 | $1,740 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=e3850e99-a7cf-422d-8872-09c31a129f82) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $2,040 | $2,040 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=35f79fe0-bc1c-4b0d-9f49-8620af31a0cc) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,560 | $2,560 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=b97fada0-6594-430a-a544-82c8f1b9edb6) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $4,975 | $4,975 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=0c794f26-e46a-4207-b325-d8b27d822537) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior | $1,998 | $999 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=0bbd2e82-c2cd-4d5b-a4d4-e89fc4d7b92a) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $2,298 | $1,149 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=738587b5-100c-4164-8311-e2f784cc8ec3) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,818 | $1,409 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=c9cebb3e-41b9-454e-832d-fca226b5419c) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $5,248 | $2,624 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=d8b9163d-73e3-4ab8-9ac2-b52846c7e56e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior Quad | $2,777 | $926 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=a9af32d4-90f7-45e3-9e81-32e19abbd583) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $3,002 | $1,001 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=47998548-5f2b-44c9-a5d5-273501429b9b) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $3,652 | $1,217 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=03717602-ae6a-4599-89f1-4be23fa72b54) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $6,697 | $2,232 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=1524d0f8-06e8-4991-8c88-4753e4b76deb) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Cozy Interior Quad | $3,435 | $859 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=f46515c2-6baf-497e-90c0-fc99a580cb80) | | Balcony | Breezy Balcony Quad | $5,385 | $1,346 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=7f329c2c-6403-4ce1-b400-78c04dfd2c43) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $8,145 | $2,036 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5.md?pid=bc205949-6f45-4f81-8665-4bc4087c73cf) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tips:** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ## View on official site - [reservations.margaritavilleatsea.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5?via=markdown&site=USD&guests=2) (USD) We added Margaritaville at Sea's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. Margaritaville at Sea bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 4 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tips (We added this):** Mandatory $22 per person per night ($25 in suites). Included in our prices. - **Tap water:** Filtered water and ice are free. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-11-08 | $1,998 | $2,298 | $2,818 | $5,248 | | 2026-11-09 | $1,998 | $2,298 | $2,818 | $5,248 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2000 - **Passengers:** 2,210 - **Crew:** 920 - **Gross Tonnage:** 85,861 GT - **Decks:** 12 - **Length:** 293 m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 9 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 4 ## Port Details ### [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) *United States* > Sunshine, cigars, and the Cuban sandwich Weather: 15–23°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) *Mexico* > Gateway to the ancient Mayan world of Yucatán Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 21–29°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Merida ### [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) *Mexico* > Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Cancun [Margaritaville at Sea Islander sails this route on 26 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-islander/5-nights-from-tampa-cozumel-progreso-merida.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Margaritaville at Sea Islander | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Coral Shallows – Key West & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-shallows-key-west-cozumel~MAS-ISLANDER-20261223-5.md) | Dec 23 – 28, 2026 | 5 nights | Tampa | from €770 pp ($859) | | Next sailing | [Cenote Horizon – Cozumel & Belize City](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cenote-horizon-cozumel-belize-city~MAS-ISLANDER-20270102-7.md) | Jan 2 – 9, 2027 | 7 nights | Tampa | from €613 pp ($683) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Switch ships - [Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20261228-5,NCL-GEM-20270104-10&guests=2) · 15 nights (+10) · Tampa → Tampa · 2 days in Tampa, then Norwegian Gem · from €1,702 pp · €66 less per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises) ## Explore more - [More Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-islander.md) - [Visit Margaritaville at Sea](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea.md) - [Cruises from Tampa](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=tampa) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)