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What Are All the Cruise Line Private Islands and Destinations?

Let's take a look at all the cruise line private islands and destinations that are exclusively owned and just for their guests to enjoy.

Royal Caribbean Credits Private Islands for Soaring Bookings

Royal Caribbean reported an uptick in bookings, which can largely be attributed to the cruise line’s focus on private island experiences.

Royal Caribbean Clarifies Transportation at Private Island Destination

Royal Caribbean has clarified that tram service at CocoCay was only limited for the week of October 1-8, 2024, not forever.

Carnival Unveils Dining Options for New Private Destination Celebration Key

Carnival Cruise Line unveils dining and beverage options for its new private destination in the Bahamas, Celebration Key.

Carnival’s Large Excel-Class Ships to Call at Upgraded Private Island

Carnival Cruise Line reveals new itineraries for 2026/27 including the Excel-class cruise ships calling at Half Moon Cay, following newly added pier.

Disney’s New Private Island Destination Is Finally Complete

A special ceremony was held to commemorate the completion of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas.

Carnival Plants Thousands of Trees at New Private Island Destination

Carnival Corporation has purchased 5,000 locally grown palm trees to beautify its new private island destination on Grand Bahama Island.

Norwegian Announces Massive Fleet Expansion and New Private Island Pier

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings revealed plans for eight new cruise ships and a new pier at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

Bahamas to Impose New Tax on Cruise Line Private Islands

New tax reforms in The Bahamas ends nine-year VAT-free status, affecting major cruise line private islands and passengers.

Royal Caribbean’s Private Island Voted Best of 2023

Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas voted as best cruise line private island destination in the 2023 Cruise Hive Awards.

Changes May Be Coming to a Popular Cruise Line Private Island

Could a recent survey indicate changes or additions coming to Norwegian Cruise Line's private islands? What may be in store for visitors?

MSC Cruises to Significantly Improve Its Private Island In the Bahamas

MSC Cruises has pledged to invest a further 100 million dollars into Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, expanding amenities and environmental activities.