• Deb Horrocks
  • Sharon Menne
  • Marion E
  • Deb Horrocks
  • Sharon Menne
  • Marion E

Margaritaville at Sea

Thanks Sharon for planning this Friends Cruise! Happy Birthday! Read more
  • Trip start
    February 10, 2025
  • Onboard

    February 11 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F

    We are onboard and departure is scheduled soon. We all met for lunch at the Buffett Buffet. In the rooms, waiting for luggage and embankment.

  • Goodbye Tampa

    February 11 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    We left Tampa on schedule and spent the day exploring the ship. Dinner was at Fins, the dining room with excellent service. After dinner I checked out the shops and won the raffle. Watched the show, then off to the room.Read more

  • At Sea to Key West

    February 12 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 75 °F

    Tuesday we departed about 3 PM and spent the night at Sea, arriving in Key West on Wednesday about mid day. Catherine and Sharon were off on their scooters, Lisa & Rob to the Glass-bottom Boat and Brenda & Kevin off to familiar haunts. Sharon and I strolled through the shops, enjoyed some Key Lime Pie and went off the beaten path a bit with roosters, hens, unique trees and plants. We came across the little White House where Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Kennedy stayed. And we saw the original headquarters of Pan Am Airlines, Key West’s oldest schoolhouse and the original Key Lime Pie shop. A very nice day.Read more

  • Entertainment

    February 13, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 77 °F

    I was surprised at the caliber of entertainment on The Islander. There was real talent in the musicians, singers, dancers and acrobatics. I enjoyed one comedian over the other, but really enjoyed the cruise director’s Aussie personality and outfits that matched every occasion.Read more

  • Good Times Onboard

    February 13, Gulf of Mexico ⋅ 🌬 81 °F

    So relaxing, walking around, people watching, sitting and watching the world go by. We enjoyed the shows my trip to the Spa was perfect.

  • And We Ate

    February 14 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    Some food was good, some great, some interesting. But definitely something for everyone. Pizza, tacos and Cheeseburgers in Paradise were plentiful, buffets had a good variety, as did the dessert stations. Best presentation and service was in Fins and Islander dining rooms.Read more

  • Black Coral

    February 15 in Mexico ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

    70-80 ft below the surface, black coral was discovered by Jacque Cousteau about 50 years ago. It is protected, with divers not allowed to kill the coral and harvested in limited amounts. We visited an artist who has worked with black coral for 32 years. His explanation of the process and the results were amazing.Read more

  • Cozumel

    February 15 in Mexico ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F

    Off the ship and away we go. Cozumel, here we come. Our tour guide was waiting for us and showed us a great day.

  • Last Day at Sea

    February 16 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    Another relaxing day at sea, we slept late, casually got ready for the day and honored our Veterans. I went to the spa for a new hair style, took pictures, we all celebrated Sharon and Lisa’s birthdays at dinner. Bags packed to go, Sharon and I enjoyed a farewell cocktail while appreciating the ship, the staff and the fun we had with good friends.Read more

  • Honoring Veterans

    February 16 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    Margaritaville at Sea appreciates Veterans! Offering free and reduced price on their cruises, they also took time to personally recognize each Veteran onboard. Was so proud of Sharon and Kevin. And missing John, of course. There were only 3 Coasties onboard.Read more

  • Fun Fun Fun

    February 17 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 55 °F

    Observe, shop, learn and eat. We shopped in the center of town, away from the tourist area, with very reasonable prices. We visited a tequila factory and tasted, and tasted and tasted. Then to the adjacent restaurant, described as a place where locals go to celebrate special occasions, for an authentic Mexican meal. The variety of several dishes was amazing.Read more

  • Trip end
    February 17, 2025