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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.

Royal Caribbean News

Cruisers Overwhelmingly Choose Perfect Day at CocoCay as Best Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
Perfect Day at CocoCay is the clear winner in the Cruise Hive Awards for best private island for the fifth year in a row.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival’s Celebration Key Welcomes One Millionth Guest in Just Five Months

Calvin Musquez -
On December 18th, Carnival Cruise Line welcomed the one-millionth guest to its private destination in the Bahamas, Celebration Key.
Holland America Line News

New Pickleball Courts Debut at Holland America’s Private Island

Donna Tunney -
Holland America debuts four pickleball courts at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, with lessons, tournaments, and new island upgrades.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival’s Celebration Key Marks First Christmas Season with Festive Touches

Lissa Poirot -
Carnival’s Celebration Key debuts its first holiday season with festive décor, Santa visits, sand sculptures, and Christmas fun on Grand Bahama Island.
Bahamas Cruise Ports

What I Learned Visiting Princess Cays, Bahamas

Catie Kovelman -
I spent a day at Princess Cays, Bahamas—here’s what I learned, plus insider tips every cruiser should know before visiting.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line to End Ship Drink Package Use on Private Island

Catie Kovelman -
Starting in March of 2026, NCL guests will no longer be able to use their "More at Sea" drink packages at Great Stirrup Cay.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Encore Replaces Port With Private Island Visit

Catie Kovelman -
Due to port availability, Norwegian Encore will sail to Great Stirrup Cay instead of Cozumel during an upcoming sailing.
Carnival Cruise News

Private Event Forces Cancellation of Pearl Cove Reservations

Melissa Mayntz -
Guests visiting Celebration Key on October 5 won't be able to use the Pearl Cove Beach Club due to a private event.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

New Ships to Bring Cruisers to NCL’s Upgraded Private Island

Catie Kovelman -
Norwegian Cruise Line has revamped its Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries to meet demand as it prepares to open the Great Tides Waterpark.
Disney Cruise Line News

Erosion Causes Problems on Disney Cruise Line’s Private Destination

Catie Kovelman -
Sand has been eroded away outside of some of the Mabrika Cove Cabanas at Disney’s new private island, leading to safety concerns.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Beautiful Day Ends in Missed Visit to Norwegian’s Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
Why will a new ship like Norwegian Aqua skip a picture-perfect day at Great Stirrup Cay? This writer was onboard to find out!
Carnival Cruise News

First Completed Look as Carnival’s Private Destination Nears Opening

Skyler Wolpert -
With just under a month until it opens, passengers are getting a first look at Carnival Cruise Line's new destination, Celebration Key.
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