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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve: Everything you need to know

Editor's Note

If you're looking for waterslides and zip lines, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is not the private island playground you've been seeking. But if a relaxing day of lounging in the sand and floating on the waves, perhaps with an hour or two of snorkeling or paddleboarding, is what the doctor ordered, MSC Cruises' newest destination might be your new favorite cruise port.

MSC Cruises transformed a former sand extraction site, surrounded by damaged reefs and full of industrial rubbish, into an idyllic beach destination that the line hopes will be the poster child for coral restoration. It planted thousands of plants and trees and created a coral nursery on the island's east side. MSC has partnered with the Bahamian government to designate the 64 square miles of waters around Ocean Cay as an official marine reserve.

Ocean Cay is technically two tiny islands connected by a footbridge. In the middle is a sheltered lagoon. Beachgoers can choose from numerous oceanside or lagoon-facing beaches, each with its own vibe. Bars and food trucks are scattered throughout the island, and visitors can book water-based tours or rent water sports equipment.

There's plenty of space for everyone but very little shade. Ships dock right at the island, so passengers can walk off the ship whenever they're ready for their time in the sun.

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Note: Prices for activities and rentals can vary based on sail date and whether they're booked pre-cruise, on board or onshore.

Where is Ocean Cay?

Ocean Cay is a manmade island in the Bahamas, about 20 miles south of Bimini and 65 miles southeast of Miami. It is closer to Florida than many other cruise line private islands and beaches, such as Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Cay or Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay .

The island's proximity to the Florida cruise ports means that MSC Cruises ships can stay in port late into the night and still make it back to the U.S. first thing in the morning.

Related: Bahamas cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do

Which cruise ships go there?

Only MSC Cruises ships visit Ocean Cay. Usually, they are the ships based year-round or seasonally in the U.S., sailing Bahamas and Caribbean cruises. Occasionally, another ship on a repositioning cruise might pay a visit.

Ships visiting Ocean Cay through 2025 include:

• MSC Magnifica
• MSC Meraviglia
• MSC Seascape
• MSC Seashore
• MSC Seaside
• MSC World America

Sister cruise line Explora Journey's Explora 1 will also make a few stops at Ocean Cay.

How do you get to and around Ocean Cay?

Ships dock right at Ocean Cay's pier, so passengers can walk off the ship via the gangway instead of taking a tender boat. This makes it quicker and easier to go back and forth from the ship to the island.

Pathways take you from the pier, through the Ocean Cay Village (with its shops and bars), to the various beaches. From the pier to the farthest spot on the island is a 20-minute walk. An electric tram service also picks up passengers at designated stops (most with shaded seating areas) and takes them to the various beaches around the island. This way, you're not forced to walk if you can't or don't want to.

What are the MSC Ocean Cay beaches?

The main thing to do on Ocean Cay is to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Visitors can choose to spend time in the protected waters of the lagoon or on a beach that fronts the ocean. In one area, the lagoon's floor is covered in plant life, so you might not want to wade but rather swim over.

Sunset, Bimini and Paradise Sands beaches do not have lifeguards stationed along the beach like the other beaches do and are marked as such; however, lifeguards on jet skis do patrol the waters near these swimming areas.

Some beaches are more chill, while others have entertainment or water sports. All are close to food trucks offering complimentary burgers, hot dogs and fries, as well as bars. But if you want convenient access to the full lunch buffet, you'll want to hang out on South Beach near Seakers Food Court.

Floating beach mats and shade umbrellas are available for rent. It's cheaper to rent them in advance versus on the island. The current onboard price is $15 per umbrella rental or floating beach mat.

Pick them up at designated rental stations on the island (including the umbrellas, which you'll have to carry to the beach and set up yourself). Note that only South and North Beach have preset umbrella stands for placing your rental umbrella. Free umbrellas are already set up at Lighthouse Bay.

Ocean Cay's eight beaches include:

South Beach

The closer, longer lagoon-facing beach, with easy access to bars, food trucks and the main Seakers Food Court. If you've signed up for water sports, you'll find equipment such as standup paddleboards and kayaks at one end of South Beach.

North Beach

Across the lagoon from South Beach (and a farther walk/tram ride), this beach is a good bet for fewer crowds than South Beach or travel parties who want to easily switch from lagoon to ocean swimming.

Bimini Beach

Bimini Beach is on the ocean side of Ocean Cay's smaller island and one of the farthest spots from the ship.

Sunset Beach

Ocean Cay's longest beach (more than half a mile) faces the ocean. The farthest end of the beach is definitely a trek from the ship.

Paradise Sands

This tiny beach is between the Spa at Ocean Cay and the wedding pavilion.

Lighthouse Bay

Lighthouse Bay, with its colorful (and complimentary) beach umbrellas, sits between the ship and the island's iconic lighthouse. It's a happening spot with entertainment and activities throughout the day.

Ocean House Beach

This beach is exclusive to guests staying in the Yacht Club. It has its own restaurant and bar, as well as butler service and cabanas to rent for an additional fee.

Related: How MSC's private-island experience is different for cruisers in suites

Seakers Family Cove Beach

This small beach is still in the design process and has not yet opened. It's meant to be a shallow beach for families with young kids and is located close to food, bathrooms and the ship.

What are the best Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve things to do?

If you want more to do than swim, float or relax in a lounge chair, you have a few options on Ocean Cay. However, there aren't as many options as a tricked-out, theme-park-like private island like Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay.

For a little exercise, the following rentals are available. Rentals are for one hour unless otherwise noted:

• Snorkel equipment (all-day rental, $32)
• Stand-up paddleboard ($32)
• Kayak ($32)
• Ceclo pedal boat ($122)
• Windsurf board ($52)
• Hobie sailing kayak ($75)
• Hobie family kayak ($92)
• Hobie Eclipse paddleboard ($49)

On my summer sailing, the snorkel equipment was already sold out when I went to reserve a set the day before we docked at Ocean Cay. If you plan on renting equipment rather than bringing your own, put a hold on a set as early as possible.

You can book massages at the on-island Spa at Ocean Cay, located on Paradise Sands Beach, past the far end of South Beach, where you can enjoy the sea breezes in a private treatment cabana. The wedding pavilion is also on this beach should you wish to tie the knot during your cruise.

The ship's entertainment staff organizes a few activities, including volleyball, bocce and kite competitions (marked as 18+). The youth staff organizes kid and teen activities, too, including treasure hunts and active games.

You can take a walk around the island, but you can't climb the lighthouse unless you book an official tour.

If you like to shop, Ocean Cay Village by the pier features several storefronts selling Bahamian and MSC/Ocean Cay-themed souvenirs and beach necessities.

A Discover Scuba diving center has been built but won't open until the cruise line has finished developing its diving program and tours.

You can also book a handful of excursions through the cruise ship (see below).

Ocean Cay is unusual in that it offers evening events, as the ship can stay late in port, given its proximity to the Florida cruise ports. A Junkanoo parade puts everyone in a party spirit and culminates in a laser light show on and around the lighthouse. On sailings that stay extra late, guests can live it up at the Luna Libre party on Lighthouse Beach, complete with a DJ, bonfire, dancing and limbo contests. Bars on this part of the island stay open late, as well.

What are the MSC Ocean Cay excursions?

Want to engage in more organized fun? You can book a handful of tours for your day on Ocean Cay.

Tours include:

• WaveRunner jet ski tour ($169 per jet ski — up to two guests)
• Guided stand-up paddleboard tour ($49)
• Guided kayak tour ($49)
• Ocean Cay Lighthouse climb ($15)
• Ocean Cay "Bahama Breeze Escape" 2-hour catamaran tour ($85)
• Shipwreck snorkeling tour ($82)
• Hobie catamaran sailing tour ($142)
• Sunrise mimosa cruise ($85)

All of the tours are 1.5 to 2 hours in length, except the lighthouse climb, which is only 30 minutes. Depending on the MSC fare class you purchase, you may be eligible for discounts on tours if purchased online before your sailing. Prices for children are cheaper, except for the paddleboard tour (minimum age 14) and the jet ski tour (minimum age 10, but minimum age to drive is 18).

If your cruise ship stays late or overnight at Ocean Cay, you can book additional evening excursions. These include:

• Glow nighttime stand-up paddleboard tour ($52)
• Sunset Champagne cruise ($85)
• Beachside stargazing ($89)
• Twilight scenic island cruise and light show ($79)

These activities were not available on my summer cruise due to a combination of a later sunset and an earlier evening departure.

Related: Shore excursions: What you need to know

Does MSC Ocean Cay offer cabanas to rent?

Cabanas offer a shady hangout with a few extra perks. They're available on all beaches except Sunset Beach, Lighthouse Bay and Paradise Sands. Pricing and inclusions vary by cabana type.

Ocean Cay Beach Cabana

Anyone can rent a cabana on North, South and Bimini Beach. The thatched roof huts are partially walled with a cushioned couch and wooden table inside and lounge chairs outside; they come with extra towels, cold water and two floating mats. Up to six people can occupy one cabana.

These cost $252 per cabana to rent on board, but pricing might differ if you book before your cruise or on the island.

Ocean View Yacht Club Cabana

Yacht Club guests can access cabanas on their exclusive beach, Ocean House Beach. An Ocean View Cabana also can accommodate up to six people. In addition to fresh water and towels, the rental price includes complimentary lunch and drinks, afternoon fruit skewers, four sets of snorkel equipment and four floating mats. These cabanas are on an elevated section of the beach, offering great views of the beach and waves.

These cost $402 per cabana to rent on board; the mats and snorkel gear are valued at $188.

Beachfront Yacht Club Cabana

For an extra $50, you can get a cabana on Ocean House Beach that's closer to the water than the Ocean View version but offers all the same amenities. These cost $452 per cabana to rent on board.

Is food included on Ocean Cay?

Lunch is included on Ocean Cay, though certain venues charge extra for special meals. The island's eateries include:

Seakers Food Court

Seakers Food Court is the main complimentary barbecue lunch buffet spot on Ocean Cay. It serves up a variety of premade salads, barbecue fare (burgers and veggie burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fish and more), plus simple desserts like cookies. Water and iced tea are complimentary. Picnic tables are set in the sand around the buffet, so you don't need to carry your meal back to your beach chair.

I was impressed with the variety of options, and everything was tasty. I had to ask for a veggie burger (they're not set out on the buffet), but it came out in minutes (versus on other lines' private islands where I've had to wait 10 minutes or more for my food).

Food trucks

If you don't want to trek far from the beach for your lunch, food trucks around the island serve complimentary burgers, hot dogs, pasta salad and French fries. It's a much more limited menu than the main food court, but sometimes convenience is key.

Seafood Shack

The Great Star food truck near South Beach offers seafood specials for an additional charge. Choose from lobster grilled cheese, fried calamari, lobster bacon roll, grilled octopus salad, seafood ceviche and seafood watermelon salad for prices ranging from $7.95 to $12.95.

Ocean House Restaurant

Ocean House Restaurant is an indoor/outdoor dining venue and bar exclusive to Yacht Club guests; it's on their exclusive beach. The menu is fancier than the fare you'll find at Seakers Food Court, with starters such as crab ceviche and charred octopus; mains such as a lobster roll, pineapple club mahi mahi and a burger blending fresh angus chunk, short ribs and brisket; and desserts such as creme caramel and mango cheesecake.

The Smiling Fish Ice Cream Parlor

If you want a cool treat after a hot beach day, The Smiling Fish Ice Cream Parlor serves up cups, cone and its signature ice cream dish — ice cream in a fish-shaped cone. Flavors include vanilla, chocolate, coconut and key lime, and you can order toppings like M&Ms, fresh mango and Nutella sauce. Be prepared for sticker shock: A cup costs $4-$6, a waffle cone $7 and a smiling fish cone $9.

Does my MSC drink package work on Ocean Cay?

Ocean Cay has 10 bars (plus the Smiling Fish coffee bar) spread across the island, and whatever drink or all-inclusive package you have on board will apply to the island. Otherwise, you will need to swipe your cruise card to pay for drinks.

Most of the bars are thatched-roof, open-air huts with bar seating; there are conversation nooks in the sand with four chairs around a small table and even some bean bags for reclining with your beverage.

Is there shopping on Ocean Cay?

Ocean Cay Village has several shops selling souvenirs and beach necessities. Even better, they are blissfully air-conditioned, should you need a respite on your walk from the sand to the ship.

The Ocean Cay Trading Post sells Ocean Cay branded souvenirs and gifts inspired by nature. The MSC Shop and Ocean Cay Visitor Center are the spots to pick up essentials like sunscreen and beach toys; the MSC Shop also sells items from the MSC Foundation, highlighting sustainability and marine themes. The Bahamas Shop sells locally made Bahamian products.

An artisan market was closed during my visit; when it is open, it only accepts U.S. dollars for payment.

What additional Ocean Cay amenities will I find?

The rental stations doling out umbrellas and floating mats are the same buildings where you can find restrooms, changing rooms and showers. Beach wheelchairs are available for passengers with mobility issues; these can also be found by the bathrooms.

Ocean Cay is wired for Wi-Fi, so your onboard internet package will work on the island. Just connect your phone or device to Ocean Cay Wi-Fi and sign in as you would on board.

Can you stay overnight on Ocean Cay?

You can't stay overnight on Ocean Cay — but your ship might. Though MSC cruise ships stay at Ocean Cay into the evening and sometimes remain docked overnight for a two-day visit, there are no accommodations for guests on the island.

If you want the late-night experience, look for sailings that either arrive in the afternoon and depart the evening of the following day or arrive in the morning and stay for two full days. Don't think you can camp out on the sand. For these overnight stays, passengers still need to be back on board around midnight or 1 a.m.

What's the typical weather like on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve?

Like the rest of the Bahamas, Ocean Cay has warm weather year-round. Summer highs are in the 80s, and winter lows are around 70 degrees. May and June are the rainiest months, with hurricane season running from June through November. Should a storm threaten Ocean Cay, your cruise ship will reroute and skip a visit to the island until weather conditions improve.

I've found the sun very intense in the Bahamas, and there's not a ton of natural shade on Ocean Cay. Be sure to apply and reapply sunscreen liberally if you plan to spend all day at the beach to avoid sunburns.

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Can I see an MSC Ocean Cay map?

Sure! Here is a map of Ocean Cay to help you plan your day on the island.

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MSC Ocean Cay Excursions & Prices

The MSC Ocean Cay private island / marine reserve is one of the most interesting aspects of taking an MSC Cruise . Unlike other cruise lines with private islands that resemble huge waterparks and theme parks, the MSC private island is truly a relaxing paradise absent of the large-scale construction on other islands.

What is there to do on Ocean Cay?

As you might expect, with fewer features than other cruise line private islands, there is a bit less to do, but for a day trip, especially for beach lovers, this is a miniature paradise. After all, who needs huge water slides and shopping when you are surrounded by some of the most pristine waters in the world with beautiful white sand beaches?

Things to do on MSC Ocean Cay include paddle boarding, snorkeling, Waverunner rentals, and most importantly just relaxing on the sandy beaches. See the below list of Ocean Cay Excursions with prices.

How much are the excursions & rentals on Ocean Cay?

Surprisingly enough, the excursions on Ocean Cay aren’t terribly expensive for what you get. Catamaran cruises can be had for as little as $64 for an hour tour and self-guided rentals of paddleboards are only about $30. For people looking to do snorkeling, you can rent gear all day for $34. All of the prices are in line with any non-cruise resort.

What is the price to rent beach umbrellas on Ocean Cay?

Beach umbrellas are inexpensive and only cost $14. Usually, you’d want one umbrella per person, but people often share a single umbrella.

How much is a beach cabana on Ocean Cay?

The cabanas start to get a little pricey. For a beach cabana, expect to pay at least $250 and the yacht club cabanas are as much as $450 for the day but include lunch, beverages, full staff service, and snorkel gear.

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Other helpful information about MSC’s private island / marine reserve:

Is there anything to do on ocean cay if you don’t pay for an excursion.

Not really, it’s just a beach with less infrastructure than other cruise line private islands. But if you’re not up for paying for an excursion, you can bring your own floaties or snorkel gear and be entertained the whole time without spending an additional dollar!

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Do drink packages work on Ocean Cay?

Yes! This is a huge benefit to MSC cruisers who’ve purchased drink packages. The packages can be used, unlike most other cruise line private islands.

• More about MSC drink packages – the full guide

Is food included on Ocean Cay?

For the most part, the food is included with a few exceptions. There are several food trucks, general food service in the form of a buffet, and some snacks throughout the island. Nearly all of it is included, but expect to find a few up-charge items during your visit.

I forgot my sunscreen, is there a shop on Ocean Cay?

Yes, there is a sundry shop with souvenirs and essentials for purchase.

What’s the weather like on MSC Ocean Cay?

Nestled just 65 miles east of Miami and 20 miles south of Bimini, Ocean Cay boasts ideal weather for cruisers year-round, with balmy daytime highs ranging from the 80s to mid-90s. While summer and early fall bring higher temperatures, humidity, and increased chances of rain, winter welcomes cooler temperatures and less precipitation, offering the driest conditions of the year. With highs hovering in the 80s, evenings can still get cool. Visitors can look forward to more sunny days during winter, and water temperatures remain consistent, hovering in the 70s to 80s range.

Getting more information about Ocean Cay private Marine Reserve:

Interested in knowing more? Check out MSC’s official website for Ocean Cay – with a beautiful interactive map of the private island!

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10 Important Things to Know About MSC Cruise's Private Island Ocean Cay

A re you going on an MSC cruise and stopping at their private island, Ocean Cay? Then you need to read this. I recently visited the MSC cruise’s private island and have some tips to help you make the most of your day at Ocean Cay.

MSC Cruise Ocean Cay Tips

Best view of the island from cruise ship.

If you want to enjoy a view of Ocean Cay from your private balcony, it’s important to book a stateroom on the starboard (right) side of the cruise ship. This will ensure that when the cruise ship docks at Ocean Cay, you’ll have a perfect view of the island right from your balcony.

No Need for Tender Boats

One of the best things about Ocean Cay is that the cruise ship can dock directly on the island. There is no need to ride tender boats to get to the island. It’s easy to get onto the island—simply walk down the gangway! Because of this convenience, it has become one of my favorite cruise lines’ private islands!

BBQ Lunch on Ocean Cay

Don’t miss the buffet lunch on Ocean Cay. It’s served at the Seakers Food Court, an open-air pavilion with a buffet and picnic tables. It’s conveniently located near the cruise ship and South Beach. Ocean Cay is a small island, so it’s within walking distance from all the beaches or by taking the tram. 

The buffet is a BBQ lunch with classic favorites like burgers, hotdogs, pulled pork, mac & cheese, and cold salads. Drink dispensers at the buffet serve complimentary ice-cold beverages like lemonade, iced tea, and water. 

The buffet is open from 11:30 am to 2 pm. If you miss the buffet hours, don’t worry – there are food trucks around the island and the Lighthouse bar serving food. 

Beach Umbrellas

Beach umbrellas are not free on Ocean Cay. You need to rent it for $29 a day (or $19 if purchased in advance before boarding the cruise ship). Without a rented umbrella, your options are limited to a few palm trees, and it’s a gamble to find a vacant palm tree. 

The palm trees are also farther from the water, so if you have kids, renting an umbrella would be more convenient since you are closer to the water to keep an eye on your kids. Also, it’s inconvenient to be under the palm trees because you will need to drag your own lounge chairs to bring them under the palm trees.

Ocean Cay Lagoon

Ocean Cay Lagoon is an excellent place for swimming. It’s a stunning lagoon, very clean, with no seaweed and fine, white sand. The water is the beautiful turquoise that the Bahamas is known for. Because it’s a lagoon, the water is calm and very shallow, making it perfect for families with children. It’s just a short distance from the cruise ship and is surrounded by North Beach and South Beach.

In the middle of the lagoon, there are platforms that are popular with teenagers who like to dive off from there. The platform is also a great spot to rest and take a break for swimmers attempting to swim across from North Beach to South Beach.

Best Beach on Ocean Cay

In my opinion, South Beach is the best beach on Ocean Cay. It’s among the most popular beaches on the island, and for good reasons. To start with, it’s conveniently located right next to Seakers Food Court, the island’s main restaurant. 

Additionally, it’s just a short 5-minute walk to the cruise ship. South Beach also has a rental booth where visitors can easily rent kayaks, floats, and umbrellas. Plus, it is a lagoon facing beach, so the water is calm and not deep at all. 

Second Best Beach on Ocean Cay

North Beach is the second best beach on Ocean Cay. It is lagoon facing, so the water is calm, and there is a rental booth on North Beach. 

The only downside is North Beach’s location: It’s further away from the cruise ship and Seakers Food Court. If you have mobility issues or are traveling with little kids, you should take the tram to North Beach.

If there are no beach lounge chairs available on South Beach, I recommend checking out North Beach.

Lighthouse Show

Don’t miss the beautiful lighthouse show on the beach at night. If your cabin has a balcony on the starboard (right side) of the cruise ship, you’ll have a great view from there. If not, head to the ship’s open deck. Alternatively, you can go down to the beach to catch the lighthouse show.

Beach Towels

There are no towel huts on Ocean Cay. You will need to bring your own beach towels to the island. MSC does provide beach towels; however, you’ll need to bring them with you from the cruise ship. Just make sure to bring back your beach towels to the cruise ship to avoid a charge of $30 per towel. Don’t forget to bring beach towel clips so your towels stay put! I always bring these fun flip flop beach towel clips whenever I go on Caribbean cruises!

If you are an MSC Yacht Club passenger, there are towel huts at the beach for you. You don’t need to bring your own beach towels.

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Secluded Beaches on Ocean Cay

The good thing about Ocean Cay is that there are many beaches on the island so if you want to go to a secluded beach, you can. 

If you want some privacy away from the crowd, head to Lighthouse Beach, which is located near the lighthouse. You will get a more secluded beach experience there. 

Bimini Beach, located on the other side of North Beach, is also ideal for passengers looking for a secluded beach experience. The only downside is Bimini Beach is a bit farther from Seakers Food Court.

You are not allowed to bring seashells back to the cruise ship. They are pretty strict about this rule. If they catch you with seashells, they will take them away from you and return them back to the island. Trust me, I saw buckets of seashells confiscated by the cruise ship’s security! Check out: 22 Things to Pack in Your Cruise Private Island Beach Bag (Free Packing List)

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MSC Cruises is expanding its presence at Port Canaveral with the addition of a second ship, the MSC Grandiosa starting winter 2025/26. It will be the first time MSC Cruises will operate two ships from the port.

MSC Grandiosa will sail seven-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, while MSC Seashore, which is already there will sail short three- and four-night cruises to Ocean Cay and Nassau.

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In the heart of msc world america’s family aventura district, the harbour will be the first of its kind in msc cruises’ fleet the new area will be the go-to outdoor destination for families from morning to night featuring a range of activities and experiences including aquapark, 11-storey dry slide, thematic playground, ropes course and much more.

Geneva, Switzerland – 24 July 2024 – MSC Cruises today revealed the exciting attractions and experiences that will await guests in The Harbour, a brand-new revolutionary outdoor space on MSC World America , specially designed for kids and families to gather, play and relax together.

MSC World America is set to launch in April 2025 and will invite guests to discover a new world of cruising with a range of new and reimagined venues and concepts tailored specifically to the U.S. market.

As a family-owned company, MSC Cruises is known for its award-winning family offerings, delivering an unforgettable cruise experience for children of all ages and their families. MSC World America will take those offerings to new heights with unprecedented spaces and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The crowning glory of the ships’ Family Aventura district , The Harbour is a brand-new outdoor park thoughtfully designed to connect guests to the ocean and offer families an outdoor oasis to come together to enjoy a wide variety of activities, soak up the sun, enjoy delicious bites or sit back and relax all in one convenient location.

The Harbour is not only a daytime affair, but also a premier spot to hang out at night. In the evening, live musicians will keep the atmosphere going with live performances for parents, while children and teenagers can continue to enjoy the attractions that remain open.

A first of its kind for MSC Cruises, the new space is nestled in the heart of the ship’s open top-deck and will offer some of the most stunning ocean views and combine a wide variety of dry and water-based adventures with unforgettable experiences waiting to be discovered, including:

The Harbour Aquapark – promising to be a perfect blend of adventure and leisure for all ages, The Harbour Aquapark features an impressive range of thrilling water slides, plus a fun-filled splash area. Only the bravest can take on the 90-degree vertical drop slide - climb into the departure pod and take a moment to gather your breath, then in a split-second freefall through a trapdoor to the decks below before twists and turns bring you to the splash zone. Thrill seekers can also choose between a raft slide featuring virtual reality technology to make every run even more exciting or a race against a friend in the dueling slide.

Jaw Drop @ The Spiral - a striking architectural masterpiece and one of the longest dry slides at sea – Jaw Drop takes riders through the jaws of a shark and spiraling down 11-decks through the heart of the World Promenade. The stainless-steel dry slide spirals dramatically through dark and light segments offering glimpses of stunning sea views out the back of the ship in a unique, adrenaline-pumping experience.

Rock-Climbing Wall – an adventure for kids, little ones can enjoy climbing the vibrant rock wall as they attempt to navigate different handholds and footholds to see how far they can get.

High Trail Ropes Course – offering the ultimate challenge, the exhilarating two-level ropes course will span 577sqm and will be enriched with two Sky Rails similar to a zip line. Guests will get the chance to get their adrenaline pumping and test their balance while enjoying sea views from new heights.

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Lavishing in ultimate luxury doesn’t come cheap, of course. The million-dollar question of “to splurge or not to splurge?” can add thousands of dollars to an already pricey purchase. For those who can afford a stately stateroom, however, they are often afforded a boatload of benefits beyond the deluxe digs.

But like pretty much everything in life, you don’t always get what you pay for. While the majority of passenger ships put the biggest spenders in cruise control with such privileges as exclusive dining options, private lounges and reserved theater seats, some have guests looking at their travel budget with a sinking feeling.

Playing the dual role of travel agent and real estate agent, we’ve checked out some prime properties that, under normal conditions, promise an elevated experience when paying a suntanned arm and leg.

Even without getting into upgrades, cruise fares are all over the nautical map due to such factors as the number of nights, itinerary, season, availability, the cruise line and even the ship itself. For sanity’s sake, we’ll do like a bad kayaking shore excursion and only scratch the surface here.

Focusing on the value-based mainstream cruise market (because, let’s face it, those who can afford the best don’t even blink at upgrading), the big four are serving up a buffet of bundles — and we all know how much cruisers love buffets. The key is making sure your eyes are not bigger than your stomach — or in this case, wallet.

Despite the dizzying number of premium packages out there, a standard inclusion with a suite on mega-ships (those defined as having 1,500 or more cabins) is a “fast pass” of sorts when checking in, boarding, debarking, tendering and dining in the main restaurants.

The OG of exclusive suite zones is Norwegian Cruise Line ( ncl.com ). Having pioneered the concept in 2005, giving it a name — The Haven — in 2011, mass-market NCL offers this elite enclave on the majority of its fleet. This includes the newer Prima-class ships: the 3,099-passenger namesake and 3,215-guest Viva, both of which blur the line between the mainstream and premium categories. A private bar, lounge and restaurant, secluded sundeck and infinity pool, and 24-hour butler service, all within an area accessible only by keycard, will also delight future passengers on the 3,571-guest Norwegian Aqua, debuting in April 2025.

How much is a slice of heaven in The Haven? The fleetwide average fare for a seven-day sail in a 300-square-foot balcony room is around $3,000 per person. That’s chump change and a cracker box compared to one of the two 2,100-square-foot, three-bed, three-bath Duplex Suites that will be on Aqua. At press time, these maritime mansions were about $14,000 per person for a weeklong Caribbean cruise out of Florida next summer.

On Royal Caribbean International’s amazing Icon of the Seas , the largest suite of the world’s largest ship is the 1,772-square-foot, three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse that sleeps eight. It’s got a multi-level slide, a wraparound balcony, whirlpool, areas for karaoke and watching movies, and even a patio with ping-pong.

Royal Caribbean ( royalcaribbean.com ) divides its top suites on its newer and bigger ships into three Royal Suite categories — Sea, Sky and Star — and, no surprise, the Ultimate Family Townhouse belongs in the class named for the physically highest of the trio. Services and amenities are still impressive up in the Sky and even at Sea level, but being a Star comes with pre-paid gratuities, specialty dining and a deluxe beverage package.

Carnival Cruise Line ( carnival.com ) is known for being more fun than fancy, but with every renovation and new ship there is an opportunity to add frills with the thrills. “Fun Ships” don’t have private elevators for guests between suite enclaves and main decks — at least not yet — but most of Carnival’s fleet offers VIP treatment when staying in certain zones. Excel-class suites, available on the 5,282-passenger Jubilee, Celebration and Mardi Gras, provide access at Loft 19, a top-deck sanctuary that offers super-comfortable lounge chairs, an exclusive and spacious infinity whirlpool, and rentable cabanas that come with such indulgences as dedicated concierge service, chilled towels, lunch delivery, and glorious shade.

Other perks of an Excel-class suite include sparkling wine and a fruit bowl upon arrival, soft drink package, and use of the Thermal Suites, which are dedicated relaxation centers that offer seafaring splendor in a variety of environments. Also worth a look before you book are the following communities that come with select services and amenities: Cuban-themed Havana on Vista, Horizon, Panorama and the three Excel ships (for guests 12 and over); Italian-accented Terrazza on Firenze and Venezia (same); wellness-focused Cloud 9 Spa on 13 ships; and Family Harbor. The latter stateroom and suite community, on Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama and Vista, comes with daily breakfast and snacks in an exclusive family-friendly lounge stocked with age-appropriate video and board games, and movies, an evening of late-night babysitting service at Camp Ocean, and other cool stuff.

MSC Cruises ( msccruisesusa.com ), the third-largest cruise line after Royal Caribbean and Carnival, has the MSC Yacht Club, a winning response to the competition’s various exclusive suite enclaves. Strutting around the loftiest lodging on the beautiful 5,877-passenger Seascape and a dozen other ships in the fleet lends a feeling of being on a cruise within a cruise. Elegance begins with a less stressful embarkation process in port and continues onboard with full-service and buffet-style gourmet dining. Yacht Club privileges also include the best drink and internet packages, 24-hour butler and room service, special concierge desk, perks at the spa, afternoon tea, exclusive pools and lounges, and priority over commoners at several useful places. The Yacht Club experience continues on land should the itinerary include Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, where the private and serene Ocean House Beach awaits with ocean views, beachfront cabanas and inclusive amenities.

Moving on up to the premium category, Disney Cruise Line ( disneycruiseline.com ) has an E-ticket suite on its 4,000-passenger flagship, the mouska-riffic Disney Wish . The apex of accommodations has an avant-garde address. Nestled inside the one funnel that’s just for show is the “Moana”-themed Concierge Wish Tower Suite. Spread across 1,966 square feet and two levels connected by a spiral staircase are four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, and enough space to sleep eight. The happiest place at sea is running about $35,000 for a family of five on a three-day Bahamian cruise next summer.

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The beauty of cruising is you don’t have to go big or go home. Living the suite life may cost thousands or tens of thousands, but even if the low end is too dear, cruise fares, like ships and passengers, come in all shapes and sizes.

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By Rob-Bob , January 22, 2020 in MSC Cruises

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Does anyone know if the cabanas at Ocean Cay are being filled up? Are people renting them?  The initial thoughts are they are not worth the money. 

For anyone who has been there do the cabanas seem full or empty?

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I'm also interested in any feedback!  🙂

I rented a Beach Front YC cabana for next month and wondered this too but either way, I'll be

using one and hope I get to the island.  It is the only port we are getting off LOL

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On 1/22/2020 at 8:42 AM, Rob-Bob said: Does anyone know if the cabanas at Ocean Cay are being filled up? Are people renting them?  The initial thoughts are they are not worth the money.    For anyone who has been there do the cabanas seem full or empty?   Thanks.

For sure people renting them but I can not find reason why. I don't see any need of it at all.  

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1 hour ago, js said: I rented a Beach Front YC cabana for next month and wondered this too but either way, I'll be using one and hope I get to the island.  It is the only port we are getting off LOL  

Looking forward to your review and photos!  Hope you get to stop there.  We're not cruising until December but we are considering the Beach Front YC Cabana as well.

On our OC day we headed to Paradise Sands beach where none of the cabanas were rented. We saw very few cabanas in use at Sunset Beach as well. The lagoon beach had the most in use. We didn't visit the family cove,  YC, or Bimini. We heard later that the family cove had been closed due to a shark sighting. 

Our small group rented umbrellas and made our own little shade enclave, which we were very satisfied with.

We sail on the Meraviglia March 8th.  The prices we have seen for cabanas is high and we are in the YC.  We will just sit on the lounge chairs provided and enjoy the day.

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On 1/25/2020 at 11:39 AM, MJC said: On our OC day we headed to Paradise Sands beach where none of the cabanas were rented. We saw very few cabanas in use at Sunset Beach as well. The lagoon beach had the most in use. We didn't visit the family cove,  YC, or Bimini. We heard later that the family cove had been closed due to a shark sighting.    Our small group rented umbrellas and made our own little shade enclave, which we were very satisfied with.

Since there are five of us we considered renting a cabana if the rental transferred from beach to beach, which is does not ( I asked), understandably, but that would be a selling point, otherwise not worth the money to me.  We want to get around to the different beaches so it makes no sense to get a cabana if we leave it and then spend 4 or 5 hours somewhere else at another beach or two.  We got the umbrellas, glad to hear about the "shade enclave."  I assume you have to rent umbrellas at the other beaches but at $12 a pop makes more sense.

The umbrellas came in a pouch with a carry strap, so I suppose you could just take it with you to another beach if you wanted to move. The umbrellas have two pieces that you put together and then fit into stands that are already on the beach.

9 minutes ago, MJC said: The umbrellas came in a pouch with a carry strap, so I suppose you could just take it with you to another beach if you wanted to move. The umbrellas have two pieces that you put together and then fit into stands that are already on the beach.

Awesome, thanks for the info!!  

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Well there has been almost zero feedback on the cabanas on OC.  From the videos I am seeing the cabanas appear to be used very little.  Most of them seem empty.  I am guessing that for the money almost everyone does not feel that they are worth it.

I have one booked but am considering cancelling and just renting a couple umbrellas to assure shade.   This will be a lot more economical and more flexible where to set up.  I am wondering if one side or area is better depending on how the wind is blowing.  

It looks like if you don't have a cabana booked you could just sit very near one that isn't booked (to at least get shade and shelter from wind).

Any feedback from folks that have been there?  

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We were there last week and only a few cabanas were used. They are further from the beach, more in the back

There will be five of us, I got 2 umbrellas, should I get a third to ensure shade?  How big are they?

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Hey 2all.... we will be on the February 28th sailing of Divina and I have a YC waterfront cabana reserved, So I just went to check now if there were any more cabanas free and all of the waterfront ones are gone... so somebody must be renting them, me aside...

How do you know they are all booked?  Do they not show up on the excursion list any longer?

No they (beach cabanas) are gone from the bookable list..... (as seen on the already booked list)

56 minutes ago, Rob-Bob said: How do you know they are all booked?  Do they not show up on the excursion list any longer?

Forgot the screenshot, that’s why the order changed...

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On 1/22/2020 at 5:42 AM, Rob-Bob said: Does anyone know if the cabanas at Ocean Cay are being filled up? Are people renting them?  The initial thoughts are they are not worth the money.    For anyone who has been there do the cabanas seem full or empty?   Thanks.

Looking for the same info. Hard to let over $400.00 go without much information. We have scoured YouTube and have found very little. They still show as available to book on our May cruise. 

These are not my photos but many thanks to whoever took them. This is a picture from a thread about the Yacht Club area on Ocean Cay, but it is an accurate portrayal of the cabana setup on all the beaches we saw.  If you stand on the pathway along the beach, looking toward the ocean, there is a line of various trees, then the row of cabanas up and down the beach, which are a decent width apart, then all the loungers on the beach, and then the water. So, you will have to cross the beach through the loungers to get to the water from a cabana. Some of the beaches, like Sunset Beach, are deeper than this so there is more distance between the cabanas, the loungers, and the water. But this is the general layout for the beaches we saw (we were not Yacht Club so I cannot comment on their beach).

Cabanas look like this with the chairs arranged inside not on the beach as shown. Some people had pulled loungers up to their cabana and had an umbrella too. Some reports are that they are comfy for 4 but would be tight for 6. YMMV. Since DH is 6'3 he would count as two in my book. 🙂

I don't know if there are actually any cabanas as close to the water as this. Perhaps this is a marketing photo? I read on one of the threads that the YC cabanas that have a direct water view are on a promontory and thus don't have water access.

The beaches that I saw with the setup I described were Sunset, Paradise Sands, Bimini, and the lagoon beaches (North and South). I cannot comment on the family cove or the YC. I don't recall seeing cabanas on Lighthouse Bay but I wasn't paying attention to that one when we went by.

Generally it will be usable from 10am to 4pm. The crew spends the morning offloading all the food and supplies for the day. Most people go back to the ship at 4pm for showers and dinner because the island buffet is only open for lunch. We left our beach at 4 and we felt like stragglers. 🙂 Then folks return to the island for the light show,  parade, and dance party.

We were in a YC Ocean front cabana yesterday at OC

It was fabulous!

We had picture perfect weather

Service was great---We were a party of 4, and had plenty of room, loungers, towels, floats etc

12 hours ago, Fogfog said: We were in a YC Ocean front cabana yesterday at OC It was fabulous! We had picture perfect weather Service was great---We were a party of 4, and had plenty of room, loungers, towels, floats etc

Is it really Oceanfront, or is is a walk to the water past rows of loungers of other passengers?

20 minutes ago, slotmomma3 said: Is it really Oceanfront, or is is a walk to the water past rows of loungers of other passengers?

There are cabanas that are ocean VIEW--which have the rock retaining walls in front--and you cannot enter the water

There ocean Front/beach  are on the sandy beach and you are in the water in like 2 min.

They are fabulous

If you are ok to walk a couple min from the ocean view-- then you have more privacy in the View cabanas and can get to the beach in like 3 min

People on loungers in front of us didn't bother us...

6 hours ago, slotmomma3 said: Is it really Oceanfront, or is is a walk to the water past rows of loungers of other passengers?

Cabanas are structures, doubt they will ever set them up right at the ocean's edge so that other loungers - which are movable - wouldn't be there.  Unusual weather, high tides, etc. you can move loungers and umbrellas, not cabanas.  It would not be cost effective for them to do that with semi-permanent structures on a routine basis. 

I imagine the cabana is to give you a feeling of luxe beach time, you don't have to carry around the umbrella or be too close to other passengers and maybe have a little exclusivity.  I rather carry around the umbrella (my plan) since there are 8 beaches to go to throughout the day, for eating, drinking and snorkeling, and the cabana is a single beach buy.  If I spend an hour or two at the lighthouse then my cabana is just sitting there paid for but empty. 

I may get one one on later trips if I decide to just sit there and relax because I have already seen the island.  My two cents.

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Hi, we are leaving on March 1st:)

Can anyone that has rented the umbrellas at Ocean Cay let me know if you save $$ renting them on the website or can you rent them at Ocean Cay for the same price?  Also, is one enough for 2 lounge chairs or is it better to have 2?

Thanks so much

I reserved and paid on the website, don't know about paying on the island. My friends went to the Excursion Desk the day before and paid then. We had all gotten a flyer for rental stuff the night before (umbrellas, floats, etc). One umbrella is fine for 2 loungers. You can place the umbrella where you want it to cover both (or just move the loungers). We had a row of five so we moved a couple of the umbrella holders to cover the group. As the sun shifted throughout the day we just shuffled them around.

You get the umbrella in a pouch, but the holders are already placed on the beach. The holders are like a fold-up bag filled with sand around a screw-in pole holder. If you want to, you can easily let the sand out of the bag, move the bag and holder, and refill the sand with the little shovels they have around.

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FAMILY SUITE

Floor Diagram Family Suite S3

Sleeps up to: 6 40 Cabins Cabin: 269 sqft (25 m 2 ) Balcony: 43 sqft (4 m 2 )

SUITE WITH SUNDECK

Floor Diagram Seat with Private Sundeck S2

Sleeps up to: 4 46 Cabins Cabin: 182 sqft (17 m 2 ) Balcony: 161 sqft (15 m 2 )

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Floor Diagram Balcony B1, B2, B3

Sleeps up to: 4 1092 Cabins Cabin: 182 sqft (17 m 2 ) Balcony: 32 sqft (3 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

PROMENADE BALCONY

Floor Diagram Balcony Promenade View BC1

Sleeps up to: 2 196 Cabins Cabin: 172 sqft (16 m 2 ) Balcony: 53 sqft (5 m 2 )

INFINITE OCEAN VIEW

Floor Diagram Infinite Oceanview OV2, OV3

Sleeps up to: 4 170 Cabins Cabin: 215 sqft (20 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Oceanview O1, O2

Sleeps up to: 4 77 Cabins Cabin: 172 sqft (16 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Interior I1, I2

Sleeps up to: 4 818 Cabins Cabin: 161 sqft (15 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Studio Oceanview

Sleeps up to: 1 22 Cabins Cabin: 118 sqft (11 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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