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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.

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.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Details First Look at New Great Tides Waterpark

Melissa Mayntz -
NCL has released a detailed first look at the Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay exactly one month before it opens for guests.
Royal Caribbean News

Gangway Plunges Into the Sea as Wonder of the Seas Departs Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
A gangway fell into the water at Perfect Day at CocoCay while Wonder of the Seas was departing on Saturday, August 1.
Carnival Cruise News

Rope Swing Injury on Cruise Excursion Leaves Woman With $53,500 in Bills

Melissa Mayntz -
A Louisiana woman suffered a very unusual but very severe injury during a shore tour on her first Carnival cruise, with escalating costs.
Carnival Cruise News

2.4 Million Guests Prove Celebration Key’s First Year Was a Huge Win

Calvin Musquez -
Carnival's private Bahamas destination, Celebration Key, celebrated its first anniversary with special performances and activities.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Confirms Labadee Cancellations Extended Through June 2027

Catie Kovelman -
Due to ongoing safety concerns, Royal Caribbean has cancelled all visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June of 2027.
Royal Caribbean News

Crew Springs Into Action After Passenger Falls Between Ship and Pier at CocoCay

Calvin Musquez -
A harrowing rescue occurred at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay after a man fell between the pier and a docked cruise ship.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Patriotic Meetups Wow Guests But Only on Some Ships

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line's patriotic meetups to celebrate America's 250th anniversary have met with mixed reviews depending on the ship.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Doubles Ship Capacity at Celebration Key With New Pier

Lissa Poirot -
Key Aspects: Carnival Corporation has doubled Celebration Key’s docking capacity from two ships to four with a new pier extension. The expansion will allow more than...
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