TAMPA  "THE HEART OF TAMPA BAY"

So much to see and do! Tampa Bay – the second largest metro area in Florida – offers a variety of treasures in the communities that surround its beautiful waters. From gleaming high rises and the rich Latin heritage of Tampa, to St. Petersburg’s European-style charm of café-lined streets along the nation’s most beautiful waterfront, and to Clearwater’s white sand beaches, Tampa Bay offers everything under the sun.

A visitor here can enjoy it all within a 45-minute drive from their hotel. Three bridges span Tampa Bay, and the drive yields a spectacular vista of all that is Florida: palm trees, gliding pelicans and dolphins paint a picture of a paradise where summer never ends. Thirty-five miles of some of the best beaches in the world border the Gulf of Mexico: from Clearwater’s pristine Caladesi Island to south beyond St. Petersburg and the expansive Fort de Soto Beach. Here, fresh grouper is king, and golden sunsets are the dessert to cap off a perfect day in the sun.

Just minutes away in downtown St. Petersburg, this resort city boomed while the big bands played and is now home to a thriving arts community. Seven arts districts, dozens of galleries, world-class museums such as the Dali Museum and the Chihuly Collection, and a rising curtain on a host of performing arts rival the best arts cities in the world. And, sandwiched between museums and galleries, is stylish Beach Drive, a European promenade with open-air cafés overlooking beautiful waterfront parks, Mediterranean-tiled towers and the masts of sailboats.

Tampa’s Busch Gardens is not only one of America’s most popular theme parks with heart-palpitating rollercoasters, but it is also home to one of the largest zoos in the United States. Downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk provides a linear path past the Tampa Museum of Art, Curtis Hixon Park and the city’s gleaming business district. And less than a minute away, the Ybor City Historic District, where former cigar factories transformed into restaurants and nightclubs and the smell of Cuban coffee seems to seep from the old hexagon block sidewalks. 

From the shores of Tampa Bay, discover everything from 21st century cities embracing the future, to spinetingling rollercoasters, the crack of a Major League Baseball bat and the perfect place to nestle your toes in the sand. We invite you to explore and discover the treasures of Tampa Bay.

Come On Baby, Light My Fire:
Corona Cigar Co Is Smokin’ Hot.

The cigar industry in Tampa began in 1886 when Vicente Martinez Ybor, visiting from Key West, bought 40 acres of land and founded Ybor City. From that beginning and for more than 50 years thereafter, Ybor City became the “Cigar Capitol of the World.” 

Today, Ybor City is home to just a handful of cigar makers, but it remains a popular destination for cigar aficionados. And that brings us to tobacco farmer and entrepreneur, Jeff Borysiewicz. 

Founder of Orlando’s prestigious Corona Cigar Company, Jeff Borysiewicz chose Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood as home to his fourth world-renowned cigar bar. Corona Cigar Company can be found in Orlando, Lake Mary/Heathrow, Tampa, and the newest location opened late last year in Sarasota. 

Borysiewicz’s Corona Cigar Company is now recognized as the global leader in luxury cigar experiences, and its ultra-premium cigar lounges and bars are simply off the charts. You’ll find the best selection of the rarest and finest premium cigars available anywhere in the world, including limited editions from famous international cigar makers that are exclusive to Corona Cigar Co. And get this: if you’re really a serious cigar connoisseur, Corona Cigar has one of the largest collections of extremely rare vintage, pre-embargo, pre-Castro Cuban cigars. 

The Tampa location boasts over 5,000 square feet of humidified space, private lockers, multiple lounges both indoor and out, and an elegant full-service bar showcasing the most extensive collection of whiskies and small-batch bourbons in Tampa. 

All in all, there are over 600 spirits on hand, including rare pours like Johnnie Walker King George V blended Scotch whisky and The Macallan 62-year-old single malt Scotch. With one of the largest selections of small-batch bourbon, the bar also serves several craft cocktails made with Corona’s Single Barrel picks that are the perfect pairing for a cigar, as well as tequila, rum, wine, and beer. 

The real stars of the show are Corona Cigar’s exceptional handcrafted cigars and limited editions. Kick back with a Davidoff Corona Cigar Tampa Exclusive, FSG by Drew Estate, J.C. Newman The American, Army of Angel’s, Corona Dominican and Nicaraguan Anniversary, or savor special featured cigars from renowned brands like Padron, Montecristo, Arturo Fuente, Romeo y Julieta, and more. 

The stores also feature a big assortment of luxury cigar accessories, including humidors, lighters, cutters, and more. 

Grab Your Flip Flops & Salt Shaker—
Margaritaville at Sea Sets Sail from Port Tampa

For additional news, updates, and exclusive access to preview incentives on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, visit and book now at MargaritavilleAtSea.com. 
BTW: Don’t forget your salt shaker!

As Jimmy Buffet once said, "Life is a journey that's not measured in miles or years, but in experiences." 

And there is no experience quite like sailing away on Jimmy’s namesake: the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. 

As the flagship for Margaritaville at Sea, the Sea Islander now sails out of Port Tampa with four, five, six, and seven night cruises to beautiful, sun-soaked destinations. The journey really is the destination on this fully reimagined ship which spans twelve passenger decks with spacious balconies and boasts a whopping 1,100 staterooms outfitted with gorgeous custom furnishings and signature bedding.

In all, there are more than 700 Breezy Balcony Staterooms, Grand Terrace Suites, luxurious Corner Suites, and ultra exclusive Islander Suites. The ship also features a soaring 14-story atrium with a unique nautical Margaritaville flip flop, as well as a lively atrium bar outfitted with three awe-inspiring multi-story floating margarita glass chandeliers. But that's just the beginning.

The entertainment-packed Sea Islander cruise is guaranteed to immerse you in a true "Margaritaville State of Mind," starting with the "Stars On The Water Theater." This amazing three-story entertainment venue raises the curtain on an incredible lineup of all-new productions: from the original, boots-stompin’ "Conky Tonkin’ at Sea" to the electric energy of "Caribbean Heat Remix," it’s a double dose of jaw-dropping entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 

But that's just the beginning. Exclusive innovations like the first three-story poolside LandShark Bar at Sea, Margaritaville-inspired cornhole, Paradise Pickle Ball, and a challenging mini-golf course are flanked by new family-friendly spaces like the Caribbean Amphibian Splash and Slide. Hungry? Flip flop on over to signature eateries like Cheeseburger in Paradise, JWB Prime Steakhouse, Rita’s Taco House, Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria, or the Margaritaville Coffee Shop.

With comfortable accommodations for up to 2,650 adventure-seekers, the Margaritaville at Sea’s four-night trip departs from Port Tampa Bay and includes two days at sea with a stop in Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. The ship’s five-night excursions from Tampa include a few different itineraries with ports in Key West, Nassau, Freeport, Cozumel, and Progresso. 

There are also seven-night sails with even more ports of call, as well.And here’s the thing: the really great thing about sailing out of Tampa is that the port’s cruise terminals are easy to navigate and provide a variety of unique and interesting activities just steps from the Margaritaville at Sea Islander.