ORLANDO, Fla. (April 12, 2024) – Margaritaville at Sea is setting the stage with a dazzling array of unique and original entertainment offerings onboard the cruise line’s newest ship, Islander, embarking on its maiden voyage from Port Tampa Bay in June. While sailing on the Islander, guests will be treated to a wide variety of show-stopping entertainment, including two new scripted live production shows, along with two fun and fabulous theme nights, and poolside activities and music unique to the ship.
“The lineup of entertainment we’ve created is going to blow guests away as the highlight of their experience onboard the Islander,” said Karen Maybury, Vice President of Entertainment at Margaritaville at Sea. “Live music is the heartbeat of the ship, providing a breezy soundtrack to every voyage, and our other offerings blend familiar favorites with exciting new elements from Tampa, Key West, Mexico, and the Caribbean to immerse our guests in the Margaritaville lifestyle.”
Taking center stage on the Islander will be two original, scripted, live production shows:
- Conky Tonkin’ at Sea – Join our headliners Bella, Lenny, and the gang for a boot-stomping, feather-shaking trip to Nashville during this one-of-a-kind, country-themed spectacular at sea. The surprise-filled musical journey features the perfect mash-up of contemporary and classic country favorites that will have the crowd singing along and dancing the night away.
- Caribbean Heat Remix – An amplified version of a Margaritaville at Sea fan favorite, this show fires up the audience with a celebration of the colorful, sensual, and alluring world of Caribbean Heat through electrifying dance, acrobatics, and the hypnotic beats of Key West and Mexico.
To complement the two live shows, the Islander will feature two themed experiences:
- Boots and Bubbles (Dress to Impress) – Saddle up for an unforgettable evening at sea as guests pull on their best boots for an evening of coastal country with a dash of elegance. The night includes a captain’s margarita toast, high-energy entertainment including Conky Tonkin’ at Sea, themed dining and cocktail menus inspired by champagne and bourbon, line dancing classes, and other family-fun activities.
- Rock the Trop – This yacht rock extravaganza combines tropical vibes with rock ’n’ roll energy. During the day, this family-friendly event will feature Parrot Quest scavenger hunt, character meet-and-greets, and more. By night, the deck will come alive under the stars with a live DJ, late-night poolside bites, themed dining and cocktail menus, a nightclub variety act, and headliner production of Caribbean Heat Remix.
Rounding out the entertainment lineup will be the Islander’s pool decks, which offer three distinctive settings. Passengers can feel the beat with an energetic party vibe at the LandShark Pool, soak up some fun at the laid-back 5 o’Clock Somewhere Pool with music and bites, or drift away in the ultra-relaxed, adults-only (18+) retreat at The Tiki Pool.
The non-stop entertainment will fuel the fun throughout Margaritaville at Sea Islander’s 12 passenger decks, which will accommodate 2,650 adventure-seeking passengers. Currently undergoing an extensive transformation, Islander will feature 1,105 fully redesigned staterooms with custom styling reminiscent of the sand, sea and sky and all new furnishings including Margaritaville’s signature bedding, pillows, and linens. With more than 700 Breezy Balcony staterooms, Grand Terrace Suites, luxurious Corner Suites, and ultra-exclusive Islander Signature Suites, couples, families, and friends alike can chase the sunset from their spacious balconies with endless gulf breezes.
The ship will feature a soaring 14-story atrium with a unique nautical Margaritaville flip flop and a lively atrium bar with three awe-inspiring multi-story floating margarita glass chandeliers. Exclusive innovations like the only three-story poolside LandShark Bar at Sea and a Margaritaville-inspired cornhole and mini-golf course alongside new family-friendly spaces like the Caribbean Amphibian Play Pad and Slide and signature favorites like JWB Prime Steakhouse and Mexican Cutie Cantina will make sailing aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander a journey of discovery. The more than 250,000 guests who have sailed aboard the Palm Beach-based Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will find several familiar favorites, including Paradise Pickleball at Sea, Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria, Margaritaville Coffee Shop, and Cheeseburger in Paradise, surrounded by unforgettable new spaces and experiences to explore.
Margaritaville at Sea Islander’s Inaugural sailing will be June 14 on a 4-night itinerary from Port Tampa Bay, featuring a stop in Cozumel, Mexico and two fun-filled sea days.
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