If you would love to spend time on a private tropical island, achieving that travel goal is quite simple; just book a cruise that calls on the cruise line’s private island. These islands are brimming with opportunities to relax, enjoy fun activities and eat delicious food – all told, a magical day in paradise. It’s easy to see why private islands are among the favorite port calls of experienced cruise passengers.
Cruise lines that have private islands include Disney Cruise Line,
Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal
Caribbean International. Let’s take a quick look at a few of these lovely
getaways.
Like its ships, Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay in The Bahamas focuses
on family fun. Everyone can go snorkeling, enjoy the water play areas or visit
with some stingrays. There’s a fun 5k run for families who like to exercise
together. Then, you can relax in the chairs, hammocks, and cabanas along Castaway
Family Beach. Adults can also spend some quiet time at Serenity Bay Beach.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Harvest Caye is one of the few cruise line
private islands that’s not in The Bahamas or the Eastern Caribbean. This
island, just off the coast of Belize, is adjacent to the Mesoamerican Barrier
Reef, the world’s send-largest reef complex. In addition to a pool and a white
sand beach, Harvest Caye has a wildlife sanctuary, as well as delightful restaurants
and shops owned and operated by Belizeans.
MSC Cruises’ Ocean Cay, an old sand extraction site, is now a reserve
for corals and other endangered marine life, including sea turtles and rays. There
are multiple white-sand beaches, a hiking trail, kayak tours, and more. Ships
remain at the island until late in the evening, so you can watch the sunset
and do some stargazing in the clear Bahamian sky.
Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas promises thrills
and chills: over-the-water cabanas are perfect for chilling, and giant
waterslides help provide the thrills. You can take in the view from a helium
balloon or go zorbing in a transparent plastic bubble. There are lots of dining
options, including upscale Mediterranean cuisine at Coco Beach Club.
Ask Anita, your professional travel advisor, about sailing to these or
other private islands, including Princess Cruises’ Princess Cays, Holland
America’s Half Moon Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay or Royal
Caribbean’s Labadee on the north coast of Haiti.
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