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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.

MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Unveils Major Lineup of 2026 Spring Break and Easter Voyages

Donna Tunney -
MSC Cruises spotlights 2026 spring break and Easter sailings across the Caribbean and Mediterranean, featuring new ships, warm-weather ports, and diverse itineraries.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruise Ship Snaps Free During High Winds at Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
Yet another ship has broken mooring lines, this time MSC Seaside while visiting Ocean Cay. Gusty winds cause the temporary incident.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Winter Storms Force Closures at Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination experienced pier and main pool damage in recent storms that hit the Bahamas, leaving them unavailable for guests.
Royal Caribbean News

Star of the Seas Joins Growing List of Ships Missing CocoCay After Storms

Donna Tunney -
Bad weather in the Bahamas prompts Star of the Seas to drop its CocoCay visit, continuing a string of cruise disruptions across the region.
Royal Caribbean News

Storm Damage at Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay Disrupts Plans for Two Cruise Ships

Melissa Mayntz -
Recent storms damaged the pier at Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, so only one ship can visit per day until repairs are made.
MSC Cruises News

Bahamas Reveals MSC’s Bold Plan for a New $450 Million Cruise Development

Donna Tunney -
MSC Cruises will invest $450 million in Freeport, building a new Billy Cay cruise terminal and beach club to boost Grand Bahama’s cruise industry.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Announces Big Enhancements and Pier Extension at Ocean Cay

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve is getting a glam-up with new features and amenities, plus an expanded pier to welcome more ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Itinerary Change Leads to Chance to Make History for NCL Guests

Catie Kovelman -
Instead of visiting Costa Maya, Norwegian Encore will enjoy the first ever overnight call at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Wrong Port, Cancellations, New Ship, and More

Donna Tunney -
We've got all the major cruise news stories from the past week, including on NCL, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Carnival.
Royal Caribbean News

High Winds Disrupt Perfect Day Plans for Thousands on Two Royal Caribbean Ships

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas had to cancel their calls to Perfect Day at CocoCay due to strong winds.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Gem Itinerary Shift Sparks Frustration Among Guests

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Gem will be visiting Great Stirrup Cay earlier than planned on January 22 and not all guests are pleased.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Drops All Labadee Visits Through 2026

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean is changing dozens of 2026 itineraries to remove Labadee as a port of call for the entire year.
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