--- title: "Margaritaville at Sea Islander: 5 nights from Tampa, 18 Dec 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/lime-limestone-key-west-progreso~MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5 description: "5-night Margaritaville at Sea cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Tampa on 18 Dec 2027, visiting Key West, Progreso (Mérida)." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7eb014bb02c4f3d6.jpg --- # Lime & Limestone – Key West & Progreso ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Tampa on Margaritaville at Sea Islander](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7eb014bb02c4f3d6.jpg) ## About this cruise A 5-night round trip from Tampa, sailing on the afternoon of 18 December. It calls at Key West. After a day at sea it calls at Progreso (Mérida). The stops are in the United States and Mexico, and calls last 6 to 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Key West to 29°C in Progreso (Mérida) (77 to 84°F). After another day at sea you're back in Tampa on the morning of 23 December. 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:** 2027-12-18 - **Return:** 2027-12-23 - **From:** [Tampa, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) - **Price:** from €546 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Sat, Dec 18, 2027 | | 3:30 PM | Embark | 15–23°C | | 2 | [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) | US | Sun, Dec 19 | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 21–25°C | | 3 | Sea day | | Mon, Dec 20 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) | MX | Tue, Dec 21 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 21–29°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Wed, Dec 22 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Thu, Dec 23 | 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 | $952 | $952 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=8be706b6-7584-4ebf-bbc4-5fec24cd3981) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,052 | $1,052 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=8ff93135-be1c-41ad-a7be-88c3a97cc886) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $1,152 | $1,152 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=a6b86947-4452-4464-a6a9-62cae7776fc5) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $2,967 | $2,967 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=c38e2e1c-e197-487b-9843-ee7a8464ae1c) | 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 | $1,218 | $609 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=c28daac4-1bd6-4141-ace3-0d8bae861909) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,318 | $659 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=7f6dc268-3f8c-48c2-b721-edb939422d48) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $1,418 | $709 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=01d348d6-a695-4f05-a62e-f953d8dbf7c0) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $3,248 | $1,624 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=eac0452f-0605-48a6-81ce-aea0def62956) | 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 | $1,544 | $515 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=75506121-6e68-4647-b7bd-890df771839f) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,584 | $528 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=185a34f8-e753-49d6-9416-c462e102ea6a) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $1,684 | $561 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=2a524664-f03d-47c7-a35d-2ecfa9de6efa) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $3,529 | $1,176 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=9aeac4ac-7eb3-4275-b676-9d94ae7b20e8) | 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 | $1,810 | $453 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=012fd89d-7158-4859-8432-0235611cf854) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $1,950 | $488 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=6cbf34d9-52b1-45a5-b5c0-d0d43806cfd3) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $3,810 | $953 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md?pid=16537110-1e02-41c3-9f46-0e0e6c850506) | 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-20271218-5?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 | $1,218 | $1,318 | $1,418 | $3,248 | | 2026-11-09 | $1,218 | $1,318 | $1,418 | $3,248 | ## 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 ### [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) *United States* > The southernmost city in the contiguous US Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 21–25°C Short call: 6h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 8h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Key West](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=key_west). - 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 [Margaritaville at Sea Islander sails this route on 8 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-islander/5-nights-from-tampa-key-west-progreso-merida.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Margaritaville at Sea Islander | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Silver Palms – Key West & Roatan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silver-palms-key-west-roatan~MAS-ISLANDER-20271211-7.md) | Dec 11 – 18, 2027 | 7 nights | Tampa | from €631 pp ($703) | | Next sailing | [Rumrunner Wake – Key West & George Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/rumrunner-wake-key-west-george-town~MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md) | Dec 23 – 28, 2027 | 5 nights | Tampa | from €842 pp ($939) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Switch ships - [Dec 18 – 31, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5,RCL-SERENADE-20271223-8&guests=2) · 13 nights (+8) · Tampa → Tampa · Change to Serenade Of The Seas in Tampa · from €1,605 pp · €14 more per night - [Dec 18 – 29, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5,CCL-PARADISE-20271224-5&guests=2) · 10 nights (+5) · Tampa → Tampa · 1 day in Tampa, then Carnival Paradise · from €1,250 pp · €16 more per night - [Dec 18 – 30, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5,RCL-RADIANCE-20271224-6&guests=2) · 11 nights (+6) · Tampa → Tampa · 1 day in Tampa, then Radiance Of The Seas · from €1,456 pp · €23 more 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)