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5 Night Cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander - the most SURPRISING CRUISE I’ve ever done!

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👁️ 16K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 42:49
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · Spring · 5 nightsFrom TampaFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm really surprised. All right, folks. We are going shopping.

I am really enjoying this experience. It's so different to what I'm used to.

The food has been excellent so far. And I won't name other cruise lines, but I could think of four or five cruise lines I've sailed with more recently, and this has been better.

I actually really loved it. I'm not much for cruise ship entertainment shows. I never go to them. And if I do, I usually sit at the back and leave within, I would say, 15 minutes. This is the only cruise ship show I stayed for the entire thing, honestly.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the buffet early or late to avoid crowds.
Use the Duval Loop free bus in Key West instead of the trolley.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds on a sold-out cruiseEven at capacity, the ship manages well with low wait times for food and drinks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Margaritaville at Sea Islander a good cruise line?
QWhat is the food like on board?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Buffet2 Happy BaconDining Room Service1 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Key West4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Trolley Train ($57)
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YouTube Video Description

5 Night Cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander - the most surprising cruise I’ve ever done! It’s the full cruise experience! You’re invited to spend 5 nights with me on my first ever Margaritaville at Sea cruise! It’s going to be a cruise like no other as we document EVERYTHING from start to finish and find out whether this new cruise line exceeds our expectations. In this episode, part 2 of 3, I’ll show you all food reviewed, all menus shown (today, bubbles brunch, room service breakfast, pizzeria, main dining room and suite menus), more drinks menus and prices and drinks packages on offer, a larger focus on entertainment, our first port of call Key West and loads of ideas as to what to do here, plus a sea day with all the info about what to do on board as we sail to Cozumel, Mexico. It’s ALL here in this packed second episode as we set sail for Key West and Cozumel. Are you ready for this? Let’s do this! And stay tuned for part 3 and 3! It might already be here.... :) Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads, Instagram and Blue Sky @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member of my Patreon page with behind the scenes vlogs, Patron-only LIVES, shout-outs, monthly post cards, personalised video messages etc at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie (currently in the top 13% of requests worldwide) and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #travelblogjamie #cruiseship #cruise #margaritavilleatsea #cruiselife #islander