MARGARITAVILLE ISLANDER | The Ultimate Cruise Ship Tour

[@Explorcation]

Thanks to Margaritaville at Sea for hosting us to experience their NEWEST cruise ship the Islander! Are you booked already, considering booking or just here to see what the experience is like? Regardless we'd love to know here in the comments!

[@DayleTravels]

The cruise ship is stunning, captivating you and making you eager to experience it yourself.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you, Dayle! It really is a unique and beautiful ship!

[@ginsil7284]

You do a cruise ship walk through like no one else! Good job. It really gives a great orientation.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for this comment! We always do our best to be unique and not follow the herd. It's always good to hear when people notice!

[@boatlover2296]

Wife and I just got back from a five day cruise on the islander. First off the people who sail this ship have a much different outlook on life! Everyone I met and talked to, were very friendly and chill people. The “Rules” are a lot more relaxed than most ships we have sailed on. Yes the ship is a little older but it seems to be in very good shape. The crew couldn’t be any more friendly and attentive. Food was good,could have had a few more choices but overall it was good. Can’t wait to go again.

[@Explorcation]

We agree. The Islander is a totally different vibe, and in a good way! We're glad you had such a great time!

[@djma6302]

Just booked for feb1-6 2025. Can't wait!!!

[@Explorcation]

Nice! We hope you have an awesome time!

[@BillionaireDreamsCeo]

This is a great review matter of fact it's the best review I've seen of any Margaritaville ship👏🏾👏🏾

[@Explorcation]

Wow thanks so much for this encouraging comment! We're really glad you enjoyed our tour.

[@GraceArie]

This video made me so excited!!! I’m going next month for my daughter’s birthday. This will be her first cruise and she’s super excited!

[@Explorcation]

We're so happy to hear that our video helped get you excited for your upcoming cruise! We hope you have a great time and that your daughter has a wonderful birthday!

[@rhondalyn100]

Love this SO much! Can't wait to sail the Islander; it looks colorful and fun! I've watched several videos about this ship but yours is absolutely the best!🙂

[@Explorcation]

Thank you Rhonda! We put a lot of time into these tours and we're glad it shows!

[@genehinders9639]

Fitting for a Margaritaville trip this weekend! R.I.P Jimmy

[@Explorcation]

Agreed... Timing could not have worked out too much better. R.I.P.

[@TheKookyKennedys]

You guys are the only one who have gone deck by deck and answered a lot of questions out of like 10 videos I’ve watched so far!! lol thank you for this type of tour. We have a Christmas cruise booked in December for this

[@Explorcation]

Hey guys thanks for noticing! We always try to do things differently. Glad to hear we hit the mark on this one! We hope you have a wonderful cruise in December!

[@SolBusquechi]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure, Sol. Thanks for watching!

[@teresaleatherow9015]

We are cruising on the islander 10/27 to 11/1. You guys have me even more excited! Great video! Thank you!

[@Explorcation]

Wohoo! Just over a month away! We hope you have an awesome time, Teresa.

[@eunicesantana443]

What a fun looking ship! Love the theming and vibe. Will have to give it a try someday! 🍹🩴🌴

[@Explorcation]

We loved the vibe of this ship too, and it is a lot of fun! We really hope you get a chance to experience it for yourself sometime soon!

[@ladamionwilcox3473]

Beautiful cruise ship.

[@Explorcation]

It really is!

[@emilycrawley320]

ive viewed many videos regarding this ship and by far yours was much more impressive🍹🍰🍹

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and encouraging comment, Emily! We're really glad you enjoyed our tour!

[@MikefromStPete]

This is a great overview of this cruise. I love the aesthetics of the ship, and all the bars seem fun! I never cruised before but this video sure is making me consider booking! Great video guys! 🍻

[@Explorcation]

Thanks, Mike! The bars and aesthetics of this ship are definitely different, and in our opinion more fun, than on most ships.

[@ScullyPop]

Love today's episode!

[@Explorcation]

Glad you enjoyed it, Scully. Thanks for watching!

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always 🤗♥️

[@Explorcation]

Absolutely!

[@JennieHampton-r6m]

Just booked for January! Thanks for the tour and all your great information!

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure, Jennie! We hope you have a great cruise in January and enjoy the ship just as much as we did!

[@SarahBethWernic]

Really great review, y’all! Im pleasantly surprised and would consider taking this cruise. I really enjoy your channel! Keep it up!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much, Sarah! We were pretty surprised by this ship as well. It is very different from any other cruise we've been on, but in a good way.

[@SharonDayLifeArchivist]

Okay, I'm absolutely sold! Next spring/summer I'm heading to Florida. Will definitely book ahead of time. I appreciate y'all testing these things out and showing the in's and out's. I have never cruised yet, but I will become a regular cruiser in 2025 with a major lifestyle change. You two are my happy addiction. Keep it coming.

[@Explorcation]

We're glad to hear that you'll be booking a cruise on the Islander, Sharon! Sounds like you have a fun and exciting 2025 ahead of you. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@abigailk7483]

Best overview of each deck I've seen so far! And I've seen alot! 😂 Thanks!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the incredibly kind and motivating comment. We really appreciate it!

[@andariegos9466]

I’m just here to see what the experience is like. I pass the ship often when driving into the downtown area. The outside is eye catching. We’re doing a cruise next month but I’d consider this one for some time next year now that I see how nice it is inside. Thanks! Great video.

[@Explorcation]

We agree they really did a great job with this ship and it is very eye catching. We hope you are able to eventually experience it for yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Great video tour. We are considering Margaritaville cruises and this made us want to go.

[@Explorcation]

Glad to hear it guys! Hope you get a chance to try it out for yourselves!

[@andreaharris4683]

Beautiful

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Andrea! It really is a beautiful ship!

[@richiemohabir4021]

Wow! Just my luck. I liked your video last night because of your msc seashore review, and now you’re reviewing the islander! Excellent timing, I’m about to book the islander out of Tampa. Subbed!

[@Explorcation]

Glad to hear our timing worked out so well, Richie. Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!

[@wdj3698]

I always enjoy Your content. Thank you for the great work yall put in to making great quality videos 🥇🏆. It’s appreciated 🎖️

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the encouraging comment. We really appreciate your support of our channel!

[@Iam_lindaford]

We will be sailing ⛵️ in December we are so excited

[@fasasihabeeb]

So sorry for the loss dear, May God continue to be with you and your Family, This explain the absence, we miss you here, my Regards. Habeeb

[@pattyseramur4728]

Thanks for the amazing tour!

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure, Patty. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janiellenathan]

yessss

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@floridacycling4842]

I was pleasantly surprised by this overview and kudos to the Margaritaville people for stepping up their game. I'm going to look at pricing and itineraries. Question: does the Drink Package work in the Coffee Shop?

[@Explorcation]

We're glad you enjoyed the tour! No, unfortunately the drink package does not work in the coffee shop. The prices were fairly reasonable though. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@phwlee]

I haven't taken a vacation in years, and have an opportunity next February to take the Margaritaville out of Tampa. Is this the same ship and port you guys took? Looks like a good time. Thank you for making this video. Very informative.

[@Explorcation]

Yes, we sailed on the Margaritaville Islander out of Tampa. We hope you have an awesome time in February!

[@johnhaas9984]

The ship looks great!! The vibe is what has me interested. My wife and I, along with 3 other couples, are looking for our next cruise adventure. Our conundrum is, where do we go? We are looking at 5-7 night trips, but my question for you is, what would you suggest as far as destinations go? There are a few that have our interests peaked, but we are to the point that we may just have to flip a coin, unless someone in the know can help us make up our minds. Oh, and the Sea Islander is the one we want to sail on. I have to have my balcony!!!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We really loved the look and vibe of the ship. Regarding itinerary, it's so hard to pick one without knowing what you are into. Our favorite itineraries so far are the eastern caribbean ones. We love Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia... but those itineraries are usually more than a week long if leaving out of Florida. We really love the Virgin Islands (US and British) and Grand Cayman as well. On MSC Cruises we love visiting Ocean Cay (their private island). We hope this helps a little!

[@johnhaas9984]

@@Explorcation Thanks for your quick reply! We have worn out our welcome in the Western Caribbean, so I do believe the Eastern side shall be our next destination. Since we are looking at doing a week + trip next year, it's only fitting that we check out what's across the street, if you will. 😁😁 Thank you again for such a quick response! We are excited to finalize our plans!!

[@mikesamanie8559]

My wife and I favorite ship is in the Carnival Fleet. It's the Carnival Spirit, which the Islander is a Spirit Class ship from the Costa side of Carnival.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for sharing, Mike. We'd heard that Islander had previously been a Costa ship. We thought some parts of the layout were a little odd, but overall we really liked it! We'll have to try the Spirit someday.

[@NaBeastRR5673]

Do you all happen to remember seeing smaller ship models to purchase? I always get one for every cruise, but knowing it's a newer ship, I was sure if they made one yet?

[@Explorcation]

We don't recall seeing any models in any of the shops, but we also weren't looking for them. If they don't have them available yet, I would sure think they would at some point!

[@adventuresofsteveandlaurie]

Going on the Islander at the end October, can't wait. How the hell do you stay so skinny eating so much! hahaha

[@Explorcation]

Woohoo! Your cruise will be here in no time and we hope you guys have a great time. We basically eat the opposite off camera of how we do on camera... we save all of our unhealthy eating (and most of our drinking) for filming days.

[@genehinders9639]

Morning!

[@Explorcation]

Morning, Gene!

[@Rhonda-24-u5x]

Do you have any video coverage of interior cabins?

[@Explorcation]

Sorry, we do not. Thank you for watching.

[@karimaaudiffred827]

We are a family of 5 our First time on the Islander upcoming in December. Will there be Christmas decorations?

[@Explorcation]

That's a great question, but unfortunately we do not know the answer to that. If you can find a video for the other Margaritaville ship that was filmed during Christmas time, that would probably give you a good idea.

[@MrTmiket0007]

Hello I have a question, do you need a passport to travel on this cruise?

[@Explorcation]

You don't need a passport. You can get on with a drivers license and birth certificate.

[@gustofpv4470]

Nice Vid!!!.....I might have missed it - where is this ship out of?........🤣

[@GraceArie]

Tampa, FL

[@Explorcation]

Thank you! It's sailing out of Tampa.

[@LisaNoyes-ub4zi]

What is the name of the drink in the bubbles up bar that has the smoky bubble on it?

[@grauman633]

You mentioned a discount cup for drinks. How much of a discount? Were thinking that $60 drink package for just our two sea days.

[@davidoverholt251]

What dates were you on this cruise?

[@Explorcation]

Mid August 2024.

[@bradrutter4284]

BOOKED A CRUISE excited all the pools for a smaller ship. I wish you would do a review not focusing on the bars

[@gladysgriffin7347]

Is there any military deal ?

[@GraceArie]

@@gladysgriffin7347 yes, they call it the Hero’s discount

[@Explorcation]

I thought that I remember hearing there is one on the other Margaritaville cruise (the Paradise out of Palm Beach), but not sure about the Islander.

[@rayh7105]

MSC vs MAS pizza. Which is better?

[@Explorcation]

MSC for sure. In our opinion it's the 10/10 cruise ship pizza. That said, we'd give MAS a solid 8.5.

[@davidoverholt251]

Does this cruise require both persons in the suite buy the booze cruise each? My wife is not a drinker!

[@Explorcation]

Not 100% sure on this, but my guess would be yes.

[@dinodiner1939]

Question: Is this a paid promotional video for Margaritaville at Sea?

[@Explorcation]

Hello. There should be text that says contains paid promotion at the beginning of the video. We also mentioned within the video and in the video description that Margaritaville had hosted us. Thanks for watching.

[@itsmeyourfriend]

Disney Cruise soon?

[@Explorcation]

Eventually... but they are sooo expensive! Waiting for the channel to start making us a little more money 😂

[@davidoverholt251]

looking at a cruise, but have heard terrible reviews so far!

[@Explorcation]

I think most of the negative reviews for Margaritaville cruises are for the one operating out of Palm Beach on the Atlantic Coast. We honestly thought that the Islander was an amazing ship.