Since launching in 2022, offering tranquil getaways from the port of Palm Beach, Florida, to the Bahamas, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Sea cruise line has been quick to expand its cruise options for those looking to embrace the state of island mood.
Earlier this summer, the cruise line launched a new way to float to the island when Margaritaville on Sea Islander set sail from Tampa. The new ship currently sails four- and five-night cruises to Key West and Mexico, with longer itineraries visiting new ports beginning in 2025. The ship will soon add Belize, Jamaica and Grand Cayman on expanded six- and seven-night itineraries.
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Now, Margaritaville at Sea is adding even more options for guests who want to island hop and discover more destinations during their cruise.
Beginning in January 2026, Margaritaville at Sea Islander will expand its ports of call to include Aruba, Curacao, Montego Bay and New Orleans. The ship will also debut its first 10-day cruise itinerary in 2026 with calls in Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curacao and Ocho Rios.
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The Margaritaville at Sea Black Friday sale offers savings on new itineraries.
Passengers can save up to 60% off all sailings, including new 2026 cruises from Tampa, now through Nov. 30 during Margaritaville at Sea's Black Friday sale. New Nassau cruises starting in January 2025 from the Port of Palm Beach aboard the Margaritaville in Sea Paradise are also included in the sale.
Departing from the Port of Palm Beach, Margaritaville at Sea cruise offerings include two-, three- and four-night itineraries visiting the Bahamas and Key West. On itineraries visiting Nassau, guests have the option to continue the Margaritaville experience ashore with a shore excursion option that offers priority access to Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau.
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Black Friday savings are available on sailings through December 28, 2026, aboard Margaritaville on Sea Islander, sailing from Port Tampa Bay, and December 31, 2025, aboard Margaritaville on Sea Paradise, sailing from Port of Palm Beach.
The cruise line's biggest deal of the year, the Margaritaville at Sea Black Friday Sale, also includes up to $300 in onboard credit, an offer for third and fourth guests to sail free, and 10% off packages of drinks and meals, exclusive packages, priority boarding and shore excursions.
First dog-friendly cruise ship coming to Margaritaville on Sea Islander in 2025
If you've ever dreamed of taking your dog on a cruise, you might want to join the waitlist for the first dog-friendly cruise, coming aboard the Margaritaville on Sea Islander in November 2025. Cruise is planning navigation. Tails and Expedia cruises west of Orlando.
Sailing from Tampa, the themed cruise will welcome 250 dogs and their owners to vacation together and enjoy special dog-friendly onboard activities, dog shows and training, guest speakers, costume contests, parades and more. Dog grooming, puppy massages and dog splash stations will also be available. Certain areas aboard the ship will be designated as dog-free, including the Margaritaville Casino.
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To join the dog-friendly cruise, Participants must apply and be approved by the Cruise Tails team. This includes accepting onboard protocols, such as keeping dogs in permitted areas. For all pets boarding the ship, Cruise Tails will require up-to-date vaccinations and approved health checks signed by a licensed veterinarian.
To ensure that all passengers have a clean and pleasant experience, each family on board the cruise will be assigned a pet steward, ensuring that their cabin and the ship remain in top condition. Each dog will have access to a private aid station that can be accessed from their balcony.
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