--- title: "Margaritaville at Sea Islander: 8 nights from Tampa, 9 Sep 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/orchid-mist-limon-colon-george-town~MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8 description: "8-night Margaritaville at Sea cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Tampa on 9 Sep 2028, visiting Puerto Limon, Colon, Grand Cayman Island." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/665223df96527205.jpg --- # Orchid Mist – Limon, Colon & George Town ![Route map: 8 nights round trip from Tampa on Margaritaville at Sea Islander](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/665223df96527205.jpg) ## About this cruise An 8-night round trip from Tampa, sailing on the afternoon of 9 September. After two days at sea it calls at Puerto Limon and Colon. After another day at sea it calls at Grand Cayman Island. The stops are in Costa Rica, Panama and the Cayman Islands, and each call lasts 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 29°C (84°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Tampa on the morning of 17 September. 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:** 8 nights - **Departure:** 2028-09-09 - **Return:** 2028-09-17 - **From:** [Tampa, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) - **Price:** from €812 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Sat, Sep 9, 2028 | | 3:30 PM | Embark | 24–30°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sun, Sep 10 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Mon, Sep 11 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Puerto Limon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-limon.md) | CR | Tue, Sep 12 | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 23–29°C | | 5 | [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md) | PA | Wed, Sep 13 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–29°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Thu, Sep 14 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | Fri, Sep 15 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 28–30°C | | 8 | Sea day | | Sat, Sep 16 | | | Sea day | | | 9 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Sun, Sep 17 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 24–30°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 | $1,444 | $1,444 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=279bb2c4-62eb-4cf1-bfdf-ce3575358d77) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,584 | $1,584 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=0f2bf569-602d-4fc4-ab8f-3bb6a42955b6) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,184 | $2,184 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=7f8faee8-08f4-41b8-a688-a105aacf5851) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $3,988 | $3,988 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=718dfbed-ae18-4d08-bc4c-7cfff8135370) | 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 | $1,810 | $905 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=4b38fcdc-e8c8-45f8-a66c-0da2a9a213fa) | | Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,950 | $975 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=13e8478d-aca3-4e7a-b7ea-35e963c84adf) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,550 | $1,275 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=9ecf1eca-9c97-49b2-869c-a79055f1ede0) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $4,378 | $2,189 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=94da81cb-09c2-4278-b512-e80da5d7b71a) | 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 | $3,141 | $785 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=36f71693-3de1-4930-ab31-9db167bd188a) | | Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $4,191 | $1,048 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=84e65384-091b-4a4f-a6bf-9da604e2a974) | | Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $6,957 | $1,739 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8.md?pid=458a21a3-899e-4a64-a0fc-962a403aaf27) | 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-20280909-8?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 | $1,810 | $1,950 | $2,550 | $4,378 | | 2026-11-09 | $1,810 | $1,950 | $2,550 | $4,378 | ## 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: 24–30°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Puerto Limon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-limon.md) *Costa Rica* > Costa Rica's Caribbean gateway to the jungle Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: CRC - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Costa_Rica ### [Colon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/colon.md) *Panama* > Where the canal connects two oceans Avg dock time: 7.6h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: PAB - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Panama ### [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) *Cayman Islands* > Seven Mile Beach and stingray encounters Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 28–30°C - Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar - Timezone: America/Cayman [Margaritaville at Sea Islander sails this route on 1 more date. Compare both dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-islander/8-nights-from-tampa-colon-grand-cayman-island-puerto-limon.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Margaritaville at Sea Islander | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Gulfstream Drift – Key West, Cozumel & Progreso](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gulfstream-drift-key-west-cozumel-progreso~MAS-ISLANDER-20280903-6.md) | Sep 3 – 9, 2028 | 6 nights | Tampa | from €584 pp ($651) | | Next sailing | [Coral & Cenotes – Key West & Progreso](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-cenotes-key-west-progreso~MAS-ISLANDER-20280917-6.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8,MAS-ISLANDER-20280917-6&guests=2) | Sep 17 – 23, 2028 | 6 nights | Tampa | from €539 pp ($601) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Stay aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander - [Sep 9 – 23, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20280909-8,MAS-ISLANDER-20280917-6&guests=2) · 14 nights (+6) · Tampa → Tampa · from €1,351 pp · €5 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)