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title: "Margaritaville at Sea Islander: 5 nights from Tampa, 23 Dec 2027"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/rumrunner-wake-key-west-george-town~MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5
description: "5-night Margaritaville at Sea cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Tampa on 23 Dec 2027, visiting Key West, Grand Cayman Island."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/da6d7ae491dd83d1.jpg
---

# Rumrunner Wake – Key West & George Town

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Tampa on Margaritaville at Sea Islander](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/da6d7ae491dd83d1.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 5-night round trip from Tampa, sailing on the afternoon of 23 December. It calls at Key West. After a day at sea it calls at Grand Cayman Island. The stops are in the United States and the Cayman Islands, and calls last 6 to 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 26°C (79°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Tampa on the morning of 28 December. Christmas 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:** 2027-12-23
- **Return:** 2027-12-28
- **From:** [Tampa, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md)
- **Price:** from €842 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Thu, Dec 23, 2027 |  | 3:30 PM | Embark | 15–23°C |
| 2 | [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) | US | Fri, Dec 24 | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 21–25°C |
| 3 | Sea day |  | Sat, Dec 25 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 4 | [Grand Cayman Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island.md) | KY | Sun, Dec 26 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 26–27°C |
| 5 | Sea day |  | Mon, Dec 27 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 6 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Tue, Dec 28 | 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 | $1,607 | $1,607 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=6f3aa6c7-d4f9-44c4-8084-745e2cea97cf) |
| Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,707 | $1,707 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=7551072e-c0ab-43b0-b401-107bf7c44079) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $1,807 | $1,807 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=108f9265-e9cb-4181-ba3e-52c60ae8c584) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $3,362 | $3,362 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=462be36f-7dd6-4757-89e7-cf3fe53c7a46) |

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 | $1,878 | $939 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=27b62aaa-9364-4fcc-855e-2fec9621b3dd) |
| Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,978 | $989 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=717b2fe9-b685-4be8-9c62-54d74cc5cc77) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,078 | $1,039 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=68c0cf83-822c-4398-85bd-ed9f697da8ad) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $3,648 | $1,824 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=0ffc01eb-5b25-4f84-9973-c3ebdc98cabf) |

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 | $2,533 | $844 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=af126a71-95fb-436f-98c0-68bca78d989e) |
| Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $2,608 | $869 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=aabfbaf1-429d-4b0d-947f-72162470b499) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,733 | $911 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=5deb1d14-fbf2-4561-8074-90e2afa38b02) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $4,703 | $1,568 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=b7154dd9-6ed2-4725-bcdc-963ae4e845f6) |

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 | $3,148 | $787 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=5e8983bf-d11f-483b-8ada-237582b37ed9) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $3,388 | $847 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=c32a9450-44b0-45cf-87e9-86f48aa7f6e9) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $5,758 | $1,440 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5.md?pid=cdea1457-631a-4a88-b64b-95c51b7aab73) |

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-20271223-5?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 | $1,878 | $1,978 | $2,078 | $3,648 |
| 2026-11-09 | $1,878 | $1,978 | $2,078 | $3,648 |

## 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

### [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: 26–27°C

- Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar
- Timezone: America/Cayman

## Adjacent sailings on Margaritaville at Sea Islander

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Lime & Limestone – Key West & Progreso](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lime-limestone-key-west-progreso~MAS-ISLANDER-20271218-5.md) | Dec 18 – 23, 2027 | 5 nights | Tampa | from €546 pp ($609) |
| Next sailing | [Sunstone Coast – Progreso & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-coast-progreso-cozumel~MAS-ISLANDER-20271228-5.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5,MAS-ISLANDER-20271228-5&guests=2) | Dec 28, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028 | 5 nights | Tampa | from €815 pp ($909) |

## Make it a longer trip

### Stay aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander

- [Dec 23, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5,MAS-ISLANDER-20271228-5&guests=2) · 10 nights (+5) · Tampa → Tampa · from €1,657 pp · €3 less per night

### Switch ships

- [Dec 23, 2027 – Jan 7, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5,RCL-SERENADE-20271231-7&guests=2) · 12 nights (+7) · Tampa → Tampa · 3 days in Tampa, then Serenade Of The Seas · from €1,703 pp · €27 less per night
- [Dec 23, 2027 – Jan 5, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5,RCL-ENCHANTMENT-20271231-5&guests=2) · 10 nights (+5) · Tampa → Tampa · 3 days in Tampa, then Enchantment Of The Seas · from €1,663 pp · €2 less per night
- [Dec 23, 2027 – Jan 3, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20271223-5,RCL-RADIANCE-20271230-4&guests=2) · 9 nights (+4) · Tampa → Tampa · 2 days in Tampa, then Radiance Of The Seas · from €1,579 pp · €7 more per night

[See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises)

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