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title: "Margaritaville at Sea Islander: 5 nights from Tampa, 16 Mar 2028"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saltwater-drift-key-west-cozumel~MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5
description: "5-night Margaritaville at Sea cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Tampa on 16 Mar 2028, visiting Key West, Cozumel. Compare prices on Cruisello."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/11c7b7e6864926a1.jpg
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# Saltwater Drift – Key West & Cozumel

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Tampa on Margaritaville at Sea Islander](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/11c7b7e6864926a1.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 5-night round trip from Tampa, sailing on the afternoon of 16 March. It calls at Key West. After a day at sea it calls at Cozumel. The stops are in the United States and Mexico, and calls last 6 to 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 27°C (81°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Tampa on the morning of 21 March. 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:** 2028-03-16
- **Return:** 2028-03-21
- **From:** [Tampa, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md)
- **Price:** from €591 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Thu, Mar 16, 2028 |  | 3:30 PM | Embark | 16–26°C |
| 2 | [Key West](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/key-west.md) | US | Fri, Mar 17 | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 21–26°C |
| 3 | Sea day |  | Sat, Mar 18 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 4 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | Sun, Mar 19 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 5 | Sea day |  | Mon, Mar 20 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 6 | [Tampa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/tampa.md) | US | Tue, Mar 21 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 16–26°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 | $1,046 | $1,046 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=bc9d2638-842f-4c35-a049-ca76b63b19e8) |
| Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,246 | $1,246 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=018b1729-c1e2-424c-ac25-9a1b68cd1632) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $1,386 | $1,386 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=99569807-847a-4a27-a2b4-62b379ffb17a) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $2,801 | $2,801 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=d65bab5f-ce8a-489c-9ddc-d7bb9eededa1) |

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 Quad | $1,318 | $659 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=59b22492-99e6-48c2-9601-d2d8da3f8ba8) |
| Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $1,518 | $759 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=87aa68e1-dc2b-40e3-ab1f-cf31cd6b7ca1) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $1,658 | $829 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=d749d819-a0ad-4847-a46a-73a6da612e32) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $3,088 | $1,544 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=29d74ba7-25ff-4f26-b7be-4a24eb8a0496) |

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 | $1,784 | $595 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=2dd235b6-c9e9-4850-9729-3ca633653273) |
| Oceanview | Partial Ocean View | $2,034 | $678 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=96f3a500-2450-479b-8e2b-3d8ee14a4c0e) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,209 | $736 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=68c8bcd2-21c0-46e5-aa1d-7f6000d77db4) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $4,004 | $1,335 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=fb109b89-6836-4844-8f42-7692355ef418) |

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 | $2,249 | $562 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=1e9643b8-5e08-4fd6-9f26-b673a5c91920) |
| Balcony | Partial View Balcony | $2,759 | $690 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=4f7d8d27-4dfb-47e7-9600-5066aec54bc4) |
| Suite | Serene Junior Suite | $4,919 | $1,230 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5.md?pid=a8b46768-057b-4cf9-a3ba-a097f55b620c) |

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-20280316-5?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 | $1,318 | $1,518 | $1,658 | $3,088 |
| 2026-11-09 | $1,318 | $1,518 | $1,658 | $3,088 |

## 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: 16–26°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: 21–26°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

### [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 15 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/margaritaville-at-sea/margaritaville-at-sea-islander/5-nights-from-tampa-cozumel-key-west.md)

## Adjacent sailings on Margaritaville at Sea Islander

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Gulf Conch Route – Key West & Progreso](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gulf-conch-route-key-west-progreso~MAS-ISLANDER-20280311-5.md) | Mar 11 – 16, 2028 | 5 nights | Tampa | from €591 pp ($659) |
| Next sailing | [Yucatán Sprint – Progreso from Tampa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/yucatan-sprint-progreso-from-tampa~MAS-ISLANDER-20280321-4.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5,MAS-ISLANDER-20280321-4&guests=2) | Mar 21 – 25, 2028 | 4 nights | Tampa | from €464 pp ($517) |

## Make it a longer trip

### Stay aboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander

- [Mar 16 – 25, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5,MAS-ISLANDER-20280321-4&guests=2) · 9 nights (+4) · Tampa → Tampa · from €1,055 pp · €1 less per night

### Switch ships

- [Mar 16 – 27, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5,RCL-RADIANCE-20280323-4&guests=2) · 9 nights (+4) · Tampa → Tampa · 2 days in Tampa, then Radiance Of The Seas · from €981 pp · €9 less per night
- [Mar 16 – Apr 2, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=MAS-ISLANDER-20280316-5,CCL-SPIRIT-20280325-8&guests=2) · 13 nights (+8) · Tampa → Tampa · 4 days in Tampa, then Carnival Spirit · from €1,512 pp · €2 less per night

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

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