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Margaritaville Islander at Port Tampa Bay
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Official Terminal. Margaritaville Islander sails from Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) at Port Tampa Bay. Always confirm with your cruise line before travel.
Address: 1333 McKay Street, Tampa, FL 33602.
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Next verified sailing: Sat, Sep 26, 2026. Typical guidance never replaces your appointment.
Sources
- OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
- the terminal assignment on this page.
- Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) guide
- the rate, the lot and the drop-off. Reconfirm.
- Cruise-line app
- your boarding time. Reconfirm.
Reconfirm means check that line with your cruise line before you travel.
Everything you need for boarding Margaritaville Islander (Margaritaville at Sea) at Port Tampa Bay. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Key Boarding Times for Margaritaville Islander
- Terminal doors close
- 2:30 PM
Margaritaville Islander sails from Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) at Port Tampa Bay. Terminal doors close at 2:30 PM. Confirm the exact times for your sailing with your cruise line — the arrival window on your boarding pass takes priority.
Margaritaville Islander cruise parking at Terminal 6
- Where you park
Terminal 6 has its own parking area on McKay Street at a rate the port quotes at booking rather than publishing. It's a smaller lot than the main garage, so arriving early is smart on busy days. Pre-book online through Port Tampa Bay's website. Credit cards and cash accepted.
- Drop-off
Terminal 6 is at 1333 McKay Street, separate from Terminals 2 and 3. Follow signs for Terminal 6 or McKay Street once you're in the port area. The drop-off lane has porter service — hand off luggage curbside before parking. This terminal is a bit farther from the main Channelside area.
Where can I park for a Margaritaville Islander cruise?
- Driving & Port Parking
The port publishes no daily rate — it quotes one inside a prepay portal that asks for your cruise line before your dates. The off-site lots on the same street do publish: Park4Cruise lists $59.96 online for four nights up to $209.86 for fourteen (plus 6% tax and a $4 fee), and Harbor Lot advertises $6 per day.
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Upcoming Sail Dates
Official schedule · Verified Sep 23, 2026
Sources: Port Tampa Bay cruise schedules, Port Tampa Bay cruise schedule events feed
Terminal: Terminal 6 (Margaritaville at Sea) — every date below departs from it.
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All July 2027 sailingsUse the check-in arrival window and final boarding deadline in your cruise line’s latest instructions. Follow the check-in instructions your cruise line sends you — they always take priority over general guidance.
Ship specifications
- Decks
- 12 passenger decks
Source: Margaritaville at Sea
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Nearby Restaurants
Sparkman Wharf Food Hall
Waterfront food stalls in shipping containers. Everyone picks what they want and the kids run on the lawn.
$-$$Columbia Restaurant
Florida's oldest restaurant with tableside salad prep that kids think is a show
$$-$$$Splitsville — Channelside
Eat, bowl and burn energy in one stop at an upscale bowling alley with solid food.
$$The Sail Pavilion
Open-air Riverwalk spot where kids can watch boats and play while you eat
$$Nearby Hotels
Local Tip
Margaritaville Islander docks at Terminal 6 on McKay Street, which is separate from the main Channelside terminals and has its own a rate the port quotes at booking rather than publishing parking lot. Terminal doors close at 2:30 PM sharp with no exceptions, so arrive well before the cutoff. There are limited food options near Terminal 6, so eat before you get to the port area. The Florida Aquarium plaza is nearby for a quick bite if needed.
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