Margaritaville Islander deck 3 plan (Livin It Up-Promenade-Shops)

Deck layout and review

Review of Margaritaville Islander deck 3 (Livin It Up-Promenade-Shops)

Stars on the Water Theater (second level)

The Hangout Tween Club is a supervised youth space included in the cruise fare designed for tweens ages roughly 10–12 where they can participate in activities suited to that age group. It is a dedicated area with casual seating, video games, group entertainment and themed programming such as high‑energy games and sports like pickleball, basketball, mini‑golf and cornhole tournaments, DJ academy sessions, magic workshops, glow parties and pop‑star jam sessions with musicians, all scheduled by the cruise’s youth staff. The venue offers a place for tweens to socialize with peers in a safe environment under staff supervision throughout scheduled hours, with optional “after‑hours” supervised care available for a separate charge outside regular club hours.

Havana Daydreamin' Sports Bar & Lounge is an indoor bar and social venue with a sports bar theme that combines island influences with live Latin music, craft beers and an extensive rum selection alongside multiple large screens for watching live sports; the space also features classic pub‑style games and entertainment consistent with its name. It is positioned among the ship’s bars and lounges and serves alcoholic beverages and pub‑style snacks for purchase outside the standard cruise fare. The bar’s décor and atmosphere are inspired by Cuban‑style vibes and it functions as a casual gathering place for guests to enjoy drinks, music and sports broadcasts during their cruise.

Retail Shops (Live Life Like a Song & Island Time boutiques) together form the ship’s main retail shopping area where guests can purchase merchandise and island‑inspired goods for additional cost. These shops carry a range of Margaritaville‑branded apparel, beachwear, accessories, souvenirs and tropical‑themed items as well as essentials such as sunscreen and toiletries; a selection of jewelry, watches and other duty‑free luxury products may also be available. The retail space reflects the island lifestyle theme of the cruise and offers daily specials and seasonal items, with prices separate from the cruise fare and no age restrictions for entry.

Concierge and Future Cruise area serves two related guest support and sales functions. The Concierge service is available primarily for guests booked in certain higher‑tier staterooms or suite categories, providing assistance with reservations and planning for onboard services such as excursions, dining and other arrangements; it is located near the central atrium alongside guest support areas and may offer a dedicated space where staff can address questions and coordinate plans. The Future Cruise component refers to a sales desk and appointment space where guests can discuss and book future sailings at potentially promotional rates or with incentives while still on their current cruise, typically handled by a dedicated team who review upcoming itineraries and assist with reservations for another voyage. Both services are part of the Islander’s efforts to support guest planning and sales during a sailing, with the Concierge focused on immediate itinerary needs and the Future Cruise desk focused on securing reservations for subsequent cruises.

Flip Flop Atrium (overlook) is the ship’s central multi‑deck social hub and lounge space located on Deck 3, forming the heart of the vessel’s soaring open atrium that extends up through multiple decks. It features a soaring atrium design with a giant flip‑flop sculpture, floating decorative elements and ocean‑themed décor, creating a prominent visual centerpiece that connects various public areas. The space functions as a gathering point for guests and houses the Flip Flop Atrium Bar, where tropical cocktails and other drinks are available for purchase, and it is used for live entertainment such as music performances, daily events, informal socializing and people‑watching. The atrium welcomes all ages, serving as a busy, open area for guests to move through and spend time during their voyage.

Lovely Cruise Photos (Photo Shop & Studio) is the ship’s professional photo studio and retail space where passengers can have vacation photos taken and purchase prints or digital photo packages. Positioned in the central public area, the studio offers a range of portrait and candid photo sessions, often with tropical backdrops that reflect the Margaritaville theme, and uses professional equipment for quality results. Guests can review and order their cruise photos at the adjacent photo shop, with individual prints and packages available for separate purchase rather than being included in the cruise fare; the venue also provides computers where guests can browse photos by swiping their key card and select images to buy. There are no age restrictions for entry to the photo studio and shop.

Compass Rose Conference Room is one of the ship’s professional meeting and event spaces available for additional cost where groups can hold business meetings, presentations or private gatherings while at sea. It provides a quieter, separate venue with flexible seating arrangements and modern amenities suitable for various group sizes and functions, and is part of the broader conference and event facilities onboard that offer an environment for organized gatherings outside the standard passenger activities. The space must generally be reserved in advance and is not included in the basic cruise fare, and pricing is typically based on event specifics such as group size and equipment needs.

Bubbles Up Lounge is an indoor bar and lounge venue that functions as the ship’s champagne bar and piano lounge with an emphasis on sparkling wines, champagne and upscale bubbly‑style cocktails. It operates as one of the Islander’s themed bars where guests can order drinks for purchase outside the standard cruise fare, with a menu that includes spritzers, sparkling wines, champagnes and signature cocktails such as the Sparkling Margarita and the showy Bubbles Up mango‑flavored margarita with a smoke‑filled bubble presentation. The lounge typically features live music such as piano performances during its operating hours and provides a more refined, relaxed indoor setting compared with the ship’s more casual pool‑deck bars and louder nightlife venues.

Islander Main Dining Room is an included, sit‑down dining venue that serves as an extension or upper level of the ship’s main complimentary restaurant concept, complementing the Fins Main Dining Room on Deck 2. It offers breakfast, dinner and occasional brunch service with menus that feature island‑inspired and rotating dishes, similar to those served in Fins, and in some cases includes additional seasonal or chef‑crafted specialties not found on the Deck 2 menu; the space is open seating and functions as part of the core included dining options available to all guests, though some sailings or packages may treat it as a slightly more refined area with a modest upcharge for non‑suite guests who wish to dine there. The Main Dining Room design emphasizes relaxed tropical‑themed dining with ocean views through windows and is positioned among the ship’s central public dining areas.