What's Margaritaville At Sea Islander REALLY Like? (Embarkation Day)

[@briansieve]

Thank you for going and judging it fairly. I can't afford the other cruises, and this is something I might get to do.

[@jennifer_loves_8766]

MSC offer cheaper prices, the ships are brand new and they sail from Miami and Port Canaveral

[@jasontetkowski496]

Looks like a huge step up over Paradise

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

It definitely is. I loved the ship!

[@jolo3118]

Yaaay! I get to go on another cruise without even leaving my house! Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Let’s go! 🚢

[@paulntpa1122]

Hey Zach, Tampa here. Great review and thanks. I'm sailing this Friday and really looking forward to see how they rehabbed this ship. I have sailed on the Spirit class, so this should be easy to scout around the decks. Tampa should do very well with this ship, since its not our normal RCI or CCL that we have in port for years. Thanks again and sail safe.

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sosopepper]

Great video. I do love this ship. BTW, the bridge is the Sunshine Skyway. Those of us that live here just call it the "Skyway." ❤

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Thanks for the info!

[@Gammydelagoo]

Oops…I haven’t seen you before 🧐. But, I’m subscribed now. Yay!

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Thank you and welcome!!

[@themrs0827]

It’s a nice cruise

[@chrisbernier3889]

The bridge is the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Thank you! I had it on the tip of my tongue 😂

[@atomicrancher3745]

Great for some cruisers, but not my style. Was interesting to see though. Your vlogs often show me what to seek and what to avoid when looking for a new cruise ship experience.

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Glad I could help. Thanks for the feedback!

[@blessednettie69]

They did a good job with that ship! Very Nice!

[@billmiller1445]

Another great job, welcome back to Tampa Bay.

[@abigailk7483]

I’m excited they’ve added the room service breakfast. (According to earlier videos it hadn’t been an option yet). We sail in September! 🎉

[@01akqueen]

My husband and I went on this cruise about 2 weeks ago. I honestly wish they had a bit longer cruises. I likely would not cruise with other brands. We had an awesome time, loved the ship, the vive, and our amply sized inside stateroom.

[@susandiekmann]

Looks like such a fun ship! We've sailed Pride and Spirit, so this would be a breeze to navigate. But the muster - nooooo!!

[@sandygenier795]

Sure seemed like more and more extra cost restaurants on these cruises. Might be just me😊

[@wadewave4323]

Hey Zach, nice vid. Is that not the sunshine skyway bridge? On the other side is Palmetto Florida where I have a place.

[@dinodesantis2056]

Thanks for the video

[@shannonmcfarlane9370]

What did you pay for your 4 day sailing?

[@Simplyluscious2]

I can't wait going Dec

[@tylergann9423]

not me jamming to the Violin version of "espresso". lol

[@jakepatchogue9478]

I was on the second inaugural sailing and MAS-P was awesome. Gotta find the secret speakeasy

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Oh I did! Next week’s video. 🤫

[@PhilippeDizon]

Carnival needs to refurbish their spirit class ships to look like this!

[@dmytroklopp6973]

whats up with the coldcuts at the buffet lol

[@sandygenier795]

Do you remember how much the alcohol drink pack was?

[@TWSmith42]

I am really curious about trying this ship (not Paradise). Thanks for the review. My reservations have been that the low cost means a poor quality product. So, what was the cost (did I miss that)?

[@midwestkatie4]

Was this a comped cruise or did you pay for it?

[@jdb316]

Looks interesting. How much did Margaritaville at Sea charge for the solo supplement?

[@ZachtheTravelingMan]

Great question! The solo supplement for Margaritaville at Sea can vary depending on the cruise and time of booking, but it's typically around 100% of the base fare. Always good to check their website for the most accurate details!

[@SamuelRusso-c8d]

How much did it cost?

[@fredpennerfringe]

And anyone tell me does the port infrastructure or the ship and its crew make the boarding process more smooth? What side matters more? The ship or the particular port docked at?

[@skittlesandfriends5710]

It’s a combination of both.Since some of the terminals can be used by multiple cruise lines so you might have Carnival one day, then MSC, the next etc…so the layout of how the terminal is designed mixed with the policy and procedures for individual cruise lines contributes to the port side embarking process, as well as what time you choose to arrive for boarding, usually the first couple of hours of boarding is the busiest with the last hour or two prior to departure being the quickest to get through the terminal, I have had from arrival at the terminal to stepping foot on the ship be as quick as twenty minutes to over an hour.

[@leocatcruises]

You got it free so you can't share the cost for s solo cruiser!

[@Randilynn66]

You are brave. My wife is a veteran and I think she can cruise for free but no thanks