The sailing, a partnership between Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando, will depart from Tampa, Florida in November 2025 aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander ship. The themed itinerary will accommodate 250 pet dogs and their two-legged friends. Typically only service dogs are allowed on cruise ships.

Ever wanted to bring your dog with you aboard a cruise ship? Do you have a business focused on dogs and their families? If you answered yes to either question, you’ll be excited to learn that what’s being called the first-ever dog-friendly cruise is being planned aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander out of the Port of Tampa in November 2025.

The first-ever, dog-friendly cruise will set sail from Port Tampa Bay in November 2025.Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando have partnered for the inaugural cruise to bring 250 dogs and their closest humans aboard the ship.

Tampa Bay is about to make waves in the travel world, as Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando team up to launch the first-ever dog-friendly cruise, setting sail from Port Tampa Bay in 2025.