Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2024) – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Margaritaville at Sea Islander recognized among large size (2,500-4,000 passenger) cruises.
More than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers throughout the United States submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolade, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.
“We’re honored to be recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who strive every day to deliver an exceptional cruise experience for our guests,” said Christopher Ivy, CEO of Margaritaville at Sea. “As a relatively young company, this recognition fuels our teams to continue to deliver fun and escapism for both quick getaways and longer itineraries as we sail to new horizons in 2025 and beyond.”
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander set sail on her inaugural voyage from Port Tampa Bay in June. The fully reimagined ship spans 12 passenger decks, accommodating up to 2,650 adventure-seeking passengers and offers a dazzling array of exciting new dining, entertainment, and island destinations. The new flagship vessel is sailing four- and five-night cruises to Key West and Mexico, adding the additional island hot spots of Belize, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman on extended six- and seven-night itineraries in 2025.
The Islander features six new dining concepts and 11 bars and lounges exclusive to the ship, including the world’s only three-story LandShark Bar at Sea with unbeatable 360-degree ocean views. The ship also features familiar Margaritaville favorites such as JWB Prime Steakhouse and Cheeseburger in Paradise. Guests can enjoy two new live production shows, two fun and fabulous theme nights, and poolside activities and music unique to the ship. Onboard family-friendly entertainment is available for guests of all ages and includes the Caribbean Amphibian Play Pad & Slide, Dis ‘n Dat Activity Zone, and the Defying Gravity Experience.
Between island hopping and show-stopping entertainment, guests can unwind in their fully redesigned and beautifully appointed staterooms. Each of the Islander’s 1,105 staterooms features stylings reminiscent of the sand, sea and sky and include all-new furnishings, fixtures and Margaritaville signature bedding, pillows, and linens. With 12 different stateroom and suite types, everyone from couples and families to solo travelers and larger groups will find a comfortable space to fit their needs, whether a cozy interior, one of 700 balcony staterooms, or one of six ultra-exclusive Signature Suites.
The 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.