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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.

Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Completes Half Moon Cay Transformation With New Pier and Amenities

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Carnival completes major upgrades at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, adding a new pier, beach amenities, and dining venues for its largest ships to visit.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Sets September Opening Date for Massive New Waterpark

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Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay will open on September 4 for guests to enjoy. Day passes can be purchased in advance.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival’s Roatan Destination Gets Major Upgrade With New Pool Area

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The first-ever pool area has now opened at Carnival Cruise Line's Isla Tropicale in Roatan, Honduras, with a splash pad and swim-up bar.
Carnival Cruise News

Woman Dies After Scooter Plunges Off Pier at Carnival’s Celebration Key

Melissa Mayntz -
An elderly guest from Carnival Celebration has died after falling off the pier at Celebration Key while riding a mobility scooter.
Cruise News

Cruise Roundup: Spirit Airlines Collapse, Tragedy at Great Stirrup Cay, and Crew Arrests

Emrys Thakkar -
A Spirit Airlines collapse, tragedy at NCL's private island, Disney crew arrests in San Diego, and a Bahamas election alcohol ban shake up cruising.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Confirms Temporary Bahamas Alcohol Ban Will Impact CocoCay

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean confirmed that alcohol will not be available at Perfect Day at CocoCay during the Bahamas election on May 12.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

American Cruise Passenger Dies While Snorkeling at NCL’s Great Stirrup Cay

Emrys Thakkar -
An 83-year-old American passenger has reportedly died while snorkeling at Norwegian Cruise Line's private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas.
Carnival Cruise Advice

What Are the Main Differences Between Carnival and Royal Caribbean?

Emrys Thakkar -
Choosing between Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival Cruise Line? Compare prices, ships, dining, and onboard fun to find the best fit for your next cruise.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Launches Ambitious Plan to Turn Catalina Island Into a Caribbean Showpiece

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises is joining a partnership to re-develop Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic as a great beach destination.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Just Revealed a Stunning New Luxury Private Island in the Bahamas

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises has announced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination near Ocean Cay in the Bahamas. What do we know?
Cruise Reviews

I Visited Great Stirrup Cay Mid-Makeover and Here’s My Honest Take

Lissa Poirot -
I visited Great Stirrup Cay mid-expansion and share what's open now, what's still under construction, and what NCL's private island will look like when complete.
Cruise News

Cruise News Roundup: Spring Breakers Are Coming, Itinerary Changes, Glacier Dropped

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Spring breakers, itinerary shake-ups, a glacier swap, viral pier‑runner drama, and a perfect CDC score—here’s the biggest cruise news of the week.
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