About the cruise
Visiting
Key West, Florida • Roatan, Honduras • Belize City, Belize • Cozumel, Mexico. Departs October 2 2027 from Tampa. Margaritaville at Sea is a resort at Sea. The ship also scored a perfect 100 on cleanliness from the CDC.
🍹🌈 Why the Margaritaville Islander Is PERFECT for Gays, Gals & Gallons of Margaritas!
If you're going to call a group cruise 🍹 Gays, Gals & Gallons of Margaritas, you need a ship that understands the assignment — and Margaritaville at Sea Islander absolutely does.
This isn't a stuffy cruise where everyone gets dressed up and disappears after dinner. The Islander is colorful, casual, social and built around music, cocktails, pool days, good food and having a ridiculously fun time with friends.
And that's exactly the atmosphere I want for our group!
🌈 Come Together — Then Do Your Own Thing
One of the best things about this cruise is that you don't have to spend every minute with the group.
Want to hang out with everyone at the pool? Come join us.
Want some quiet time with your partner? Go for it.
Want to meet for margaritas before dinner? Absolutely.
Want to stay out dancing until you can't dance anymore? There's a nightclub waiting for you.
The idea is simple: vacation together without feeling like you're on a schedule together.
🍹 We Have PLENTY of Places to Find Those Gallons of Margaritas!
Finding a cocktail certainly won't be difficult.
The Islander has an incredible collection of bars and lounges, including the massive three-story LandShark Bar, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar, the adults-only Tiki Bar, Flip Flop Atrium Bar, Havana Daydreamin' Sports Bar, Bubbles Up Champagne Bar, Hemisphere Dancer Craft Spirits, Coral Reef Lounge, Love & Luck Casino Bar and more.
That gives our group plenty of possibilities for informal meetups.
Margaritas at 5 o'clock? Obviously. 🍹
🏳️🌈 Adults-Only Tiki Time
I think the adults-only Tiki Pool and Tiki Bar could become one of our group's favorite places.
You've got gorgeous aft views, tropical cocktails, island music, comfortable seating and an adults-only atmosphere.
Picture our group hanging out back there as the sun goes down with cocktails in hand.
That's the kind of cruise memory we're going for.
🕺 And When the Sun Goes Down…
We're definitely not calling it a night after dinner!
There's the two-story Hot, Hot, Hot Night Club, DJs, live music, karaoke, comedy, adult game shows, casino action and plenty of places to grab another drink.
We can start the evening together and then see where the night takes us.
Some people might hit the nightclub.
Some might head to karaoke.
Some might gamble.
Some might find a quieter cocktail lounge.
And some of us may still be searching for that last margarita. 😂🍹
🎶 Shows, Music & Entertainment
There's plenty happening before the late-night partying starts, too.
The Islander features production shows in the three-story Stars on the Water Theater, including Caribbean Heat Remix and Conky Tonkin' at Sea, along with live music throughout the ship.
During the day you'll find DJs, Caribbean music, steel drums, trivia, bingo, game shows, mixology activities and poolside entertainment.
You can do as much — or as little — as you want.
🍔 Nobody Is Going Hungry
We've got plenty of choices when it's time to eat.
There are five complimentary restaurants, including:
Fins Dining — the main dining room with island-inspired dishes and traditional favorites.
Port of Indecision Buffet — breakfast, lunch and dinner with tons of choices.
Cheeseburger in Paradise — because sometimes you just need a burger by the pool.
Mexican Cutie Cantina — tacos, guacamole and breakfast burritos.
Frank & Lola's Pizzeria — perfect when pizza sounds better than getting dressed for dinner.
And if you want something special, there's JWB Prime Steakhouse, Far Side Sushi, Island Eats and Tiki Grill.
🌴 Three Different Pool Experiences
This is another reason Islander works so well for our group.
Want the party?
Head to the LandShark Pool with DJs, activities, the huge outdoor screen and three-story LandShark Bar.
Want something more relaxed?
Try the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Pool with food, drinks and live island music.
Want adults-only?
We'll see you at the Tiki Pool. 🍹
🏳️🌈 Why I Chose This Ship for Gays, Gals & Gallons of Margaritas
Because I don't want this to feel like an organized tour.
I want it to feel like a bunch of LGBTQ+ travelers, friends, allies, couples and singles going on vacation together and having an amazing time.
Come with friends or come by yourself.
Be social or disappear for an afternoon.
Dance all night or be in bed by 10.
Drink margaritas or don't drink at all.
There isn't one "right" way to enjoy this group.
The whole idea behind Gays, Gals & Gallons of Margaritas is to create a fun, welcoming group where you can meet new people, make new friends, laugh way too much and enjoy a fantastic cruise without feeling like you have to participate in everything.
And with its casual atmosphere, adults-only spaces, huge selection of bars, live music, nightlife, pool parties, dining and unapologetically tropical personality, Margaritaville at Sea Islander feels like it was practically made for us.
🌈🍹 Come as you are. Bring your friends. Make some new ones.
Welcome to Gays, Gals & Gallons of Margaritas!
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Deposit: $250 pp
Final Due: June 4 2027
