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Private Cruise Destinations

Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from private cruise destinations, including Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, MSC’s Ocean Cay, Disney’s Castaway Cay, Norwegian’s Great Stirrup Cay, and more. From new amenities and expansions to guest experiences, policies, and itinerary highlights, this hub brings together everything happening at exclusive islands and resorts owned or operated by cruise lines.

Bahamas Cruise Ports

RelaxAway Half Moon Cay vs Celebration Key: Which to Pick?

Emrys Thakkar -
Comparing RelaxAway Half Moon Cay vs Celebration Key? See how Carnival’s Bahamas destinations differ on access, beaches, dining, excursions and vibe.
Cruise Reviews

What Our Family Really Thought of NCL’s Great Tides Waterpark

Paul Bartlett -
Great Tides brings 19 slides, cliff jumps and a standout kids' zone to Great Stirrup Cay. We spent a day there with our son to find out if it delivers.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Ship Docks at Private Island, Then Leaves Over Unsafe Swells

Emrys Thakkar -
Carnival Celebration docked at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay on September 25, but heavy swells forced the ship to leave early and spend the day at sea.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Reportedly in Talks to Purchase Sandals Resorts

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean is reportedly in talks for a potential purchase of Sandals Resorts International, though no deal is yet finalized.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Drops Plans for Private Destination in Bermuda

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will no longer consider one area of western Bermuda as a possible private destination development.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Pulls One Private Destination From Halloween Sailing

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Sunrise will not be visiting Princess Cays on her Halloween Cruise, but is instead swapping for a visit to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.
Caribbean Cruise Ports

Where Do Western Caribbean Cruises Go? 10 Ports Explained

Emrys Thakkar -
A guide to 10 Western Caribbean cruise ports including Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Roatan and Falmouth, with terminal details, beaches and things to do.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Cancels Guest Beach Club Passes in Favor of Charter

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island has been fully reserved for January 23, 2027 due to a chartered cruise and other ships are impacted.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Cuts Ribbon on Biggest Private Island Upgrade Yet

Calvin Musquez -
Norwegian Cruise Line hosted an exclusive ribbon-cutting and preview event for its new Great Tides Waterpark ahead of the September 4 opening.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Removes a Word From Its Most Popular Destination

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean has dropped the "at" from its private Bahamian island which is now called Perfect Day CocoCay.
Disney Cruise Line News

Family Favorite Closed for Refurbishment on Disney Cruise Line’s Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
Pelican Plunge on Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Cay is temporarily closed for refurbishment with no exact opening date announced.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Details Catalina Sugar Beach, Opening in Just Three Months

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises has announced the name of its new private destination near La Romana, which guests will be able to enjoy from November 2026.
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