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When we think of the ultimate luxury vacation, many of us imagine private islands with tranquil waters and pristine beaches. And although, most of us might never own a private island ourselves, we can visit one on a cruise right now.
Today, we will be looking at the Top 5 best private destinations owned by cruise lines ranging from a 1,000-acre mega island to a resort in a country plagued by civil unrest to a 600-million-dollar island with record-breaking amenities. This list is certain to stun you.
Without further ado, let’s get straight into it.
At number 5, we have the Ocean Cay Marine Reserve by MSC cruises. The 95-acres large island which was originally an abandoned industrial sand excavation site was bought by MSC in 2016. It underwent a three-year 300-million-dollar transformation to a stunning marine reserve managing to restore the native ecosystem and bringing back wildlife and corals to the area.
The resort itself, which actually consists of two separate islands connected by a bridge, has many pristine white sand beaches. Including an inner lagoon area that is protected from disruptive waves and winds to provide you with calm ocean waters to swim in. On the island, you will also find two main food courts and six food trucks with authentic Bahamian dishes all included in the cruise fare.
The real advantage of Ocean Cay, however, is its location. At just 65 miles away from Miami, Florida, the likely final destination of your cruise, MSC ships tend to spend over 12 hours in port. Giving cruisers a unique nighttime private island experience almost no other cruise line can offer.
Passengers will be able to go to evening stargazing events, glow-in-the-dark paddling excursions, and stunning midnight light shows from the island’s 115 feet lighthouse.
Next up, we have Royal Caribbean’s Labadee Resort in Haiti. The resort itself can dock up to two massive Oasis class size ships every day. But at 260 acres and with 5 large beaches, there is still enough space for everyone.
Labadee’s premier feature is its Dragon’s breath flight zipline, one of the longest in the world. The views from up there are spectacular and make its hefty $96 price tag fully worth it for most. Now, Labadee is actually also slightly different than most other resorts on this list.
First off, even though it’s often advertised as a private island, it is actually a coastal peninsula and not a separate island. But don’t worry, the views of the surrounding coastline and nearby cliffs fully make up for the peninsula status.
Secondly, Labadee is one of the oldest private cruise destinations out there. Having been opened back in 1986, thus, even though it was renovated in 2009, it doesn’t offer many of the newer amenities of other private cruise destinations, for better or for worse.
And lastly, unlike almost all other private resorts which are in the Bahamas, Labadee is situated in Haiti. Haiti, as a country that is tarnished by numerous catastrophic hurricanes, political corruption, gang violence and poverty, isn’t the usual cruising destination. But the country and its people benefit tremendously by the resort’s presence.
Labadee is the largest employer in Northern Haiti and Royal Caribbean is responsible for the largest portion of tourism revenue in the whole country every single year since Labadee’s opening in 1986.
In number 3, we have Norwegian Cruise Lines, Harvest Caye Resort in Belize. Harvest Caye and the aforementioned Labadee are the only two large non-bohemian private cruise destinations.
But unlike Labedee, Harvest Caye does allow passengers to leave the resort. So, cruisers can actually go to mainland Belize via ferry and visit the nearby Mayan ruins and cities before returning and relaxing on the private islands stunning beaches. The 50-million-dollar island was co-financed by the police government and thus, a heavy emphasis was put on being local and authentic. That means in regards to food in stores but also in regards to plants and wildlife.
The island features an animal and butterfly sanctuary with thousands of local species and plants for you to discover for free. Additionally, it is situated in the world’s second largest barrier reef providing ample snorkeling opportunities.
We have Holland America Line’s Half-moon Cay at number 2, which is visited by Carnival cruise line brands. Half-moon Cay is situated on little San Salvador, a gigantic 2,400 acres island fully owned by Carnival. It is the stereotypic Caribbean paradise you dream of, stunning views, trees and quiet turquoise waters.
If you’re looking for a relaxing beach destination or for a private island with authentic nature trails, you won’t find a better place than Half-moon Cay. As 98% of the island is undeveloped, with untouched wildlife and nature all around you. Additionally, the island even features a natural inside lagoon with calm waters. Perfect for kayaking while enjoying the surrounding views.
If you want to experience something new, Half-moon Cay is also known for its seaside horseback riding and bird watching tours.
Now, in number one, the most awe-inspiring private island, Royal Caribbean’s perfect day at CocoCay. In 2019, CocoCay underwent a 250-million-dollar renovation, completely overhauling the 125-acres large resort. In total, Royal Caribbean spent 600 million dollars on this island. So, you can rightfully expect to be stunned.
The island is divided into six distinct neighborhoods, spreading out things to do across the island. For families with children or for adventure seeking adults, there is Thrill Waterpark, the centerpiece of the island. Here, passengers can enjoy 13 different slides including the tallest waterslide in North America. Nearby, cruisers will also find a gigantic waveform and several ziplines.
If you’re just here to enjoy the sun and relax, we have Chill Island, a set of quiet beaches away from all the hustle and bustle of Thrill Waterpark.
Just next door, we have Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean. With its own swim up bar and complimentary grill and burger station.
If you want to stay active, you should visit South Beach, an activity-filled beach area including water sports, volleyball, basketball, bowling and other seaside games.
Looking for something more exclusive, check out Coco beach club, an exclusive clubhouse beach and pool area for sweet cruisers and paying customers.
If you have a thousand dollars to spare, you can even rent one of the 10 beachside or 20 floating cabanas fully equipped with refreshments, entertainment, swimming equipment and your own personal concierge and cook.
And lastly, we have Up, up and away, the island’s hot air balloon that takes you up 450 feet. Giving you stunning views of the island and beyond. One of the main reasons why CocoCay is so popular among cruisers is that it combines features from other private islands, theme parks and hotel resorts to give cruisers an unprecedented variety of activities to do. Ensuring everyone will find something to do and enjoy the perfect day at CocoCay.
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When we think of the ultimate luxury vacation, many of us imagine private islands with tranquil waters and pristine beaches. And although, most of us might never own a private island ourselves, we can visit one on a cruise right now.
Today, we will be looking at the Top 5 best private destinations owned by cruise lines ranging from a 1,000-acre mega island to a resort in a country plagued by civil unrest to a 600-million-dollar island with record-breaking amenities. This list is certain to stun you.
Without further ado, let’s get straight into it.
At number 5, we have the Ocean Cay Marine Reserve by MSC cruises. The 95-acres large island which was originally an abandoned industrial sand excavation site was bought by MSC in 2016. It underwent a three-year 300-million-dollar transformation to a stunning marine reserve managing to restore the native ecosystem and bringing back wildlife and corals to the area.
The resort itself, which actually consists of two separate islands connected by a bridge, has many pristine white sand beaches. Including an inner lagoon area that is protected from disruptive waves and winds to provide you with calm ocean waters to swim in. On the island, you will also find two main food courts and six food trucks with authentic Bahamian dishes all included in the cruise fare.
The real advantage of Ocean Cay, however, is its location. At just 65 miles away from Miami, Florida, the likely final destination of your cruise, MSC ships tend to spend over 12 hours in port. Giving cruisers a unique nighttime private island experience almost no other cruise line can offer.
Passengers will be able to go to evening stargazing events, glow-in-the-dark paddling excursions, and stunning midnight light shows from the island’s 115 feet lighthouse.
Next up, we have Royal Caribbean’s Labadee Resort in Haiti. The resort itself can dock up to two massive Oasis class size ships every day. But at 260 acres and with 5 large beaches, there is still enough space for everyone.
Labadee’s premier feature is its Dragon’s breath flight zipline, one of the longest in the world. The views from up there are spectacular and make its hefty $96 price tag fully worth it for most. Now, Labadee is actually also slightly different than most other resorts on this list.
First off, even though it’s often advertised as a private island, it is actually a coastal peninsula and not a separate island. But don’t worry, the views of the surrounding coastline and nearby cliffs fully make up for the peninsula status.
Secondly, Labadee is one of the oldest private cruise destinations out there. Having been opened back in 1986, thus, even though it was renovated in 2009, it doesn’t offer many of the newer amenities of other private cruise destinations, for better or for worse.
And lastly, unlike almost all other private resorts which are in the Bahamas, Labadee is situated in Haiti. Haiti, as a country that is tarnished by numerous catastrophic hurricanes, political corruption, gang violence and poverty, isn’t the usual cruising destination. But the country and its people benefit tremendously by the resort’s presence.
Labadee is the largest employer in Northern Haiti and Royal Caribbean is responsible for the largest portion of tourism revenue in the whole country every single year since Labadee’s opening in 1986.
In number 3, we have Norwegian Cruise Lines, Harvest Caye Resort in Belize. Harvest Caye and the aforementioned Labadee are the only two large non-bohemian private cruise destinations.
But unlike Labedee, Harvest Caye does allow passengers to leave the resort. So, cruisers can actually go to mainland Belize via ferry and visit the nearby Mayan ruins and cities before returning and relaxing on the private islands stunning beaches. The 50-million-dollar island was co-financed by the police government and thus, a heavy emphasis was put on being local and authentic. That means in regards to food in stores but also in regards to plants and wildlife.
The island features an animal and butterfly sanctuary with thousands of local species and plants for you to discover for free. Additionally, it is situated in the world’s second largest barrier reef providing ample snorkeling opportunities.
We have Holland America Line’s Half-moon Cay at number 2, which is visited by Carnival cruise line brands. Half-moon Cay is situated on little San Salvador, a gigantic 2,400 acres island fully owned by Carnival. It is the stereotypic Caribbean paradise you dream of, stunning views, trees and quiet turquoise waters.
If you’re looking for a relaxing beach destination or for a private island with authentic nature trails, you won’t find a better place than Half-moon Cay. As 98% of the island is undeveloped, with untouched wildlife and nature all around you. Additionally, the island even features a natural inside lagoon with calm waters. Perfect for kayaking while enjoying the surrounding views.
If you want to experience something new, Half-moon Cay is also known for its seaside horseback riding and bird watching tours.
Now, in number one, the most awe-inspiring private island, Royal Caribbean’s perfect day at CocoCay. In 2019, CocoCay underwent a 250-million-dollar renovation, completely overhauling the 125-acres large resort. In total, Royal Caribbean spent 600 million dollars on this island. So, you can rightfully expect to be stunned.
The island is divided into six distinct neighborhoods, spreading out things to do across the island. For families with children or for adventure seeking adults, there is Thrill Waterpark, the centerpiece of the island. Here, passengers can enjoy 13 different slides including the tallest waterslide in North America. Nearby, cruisers will also find a gigantic waveform and several ziplines.
If you’re just here to enjoy the sun and relax, we have Chill Island, a set of quiet beaches away from all the hustle and bustle of Thrill Waterpark.
Just next door, we have Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean. With its own swim up bar and complimentary grill and burger station.
If you want to stay active, you should visit South Beach, an activity-filled beach area including water sports, volleyball, basketball, bowling and other seaside games.
Looking for something more exclusive, check out Coco beach club, an exclusive clubhouse beach and pool area for sweet cruisers and paying customers.
If you have a thousand dollars to spare, you can even rent one of the 10 beachside or 20 floating cabanas fully equipped with refreshments, entertainment, swimming equipment and your own personal concierge and cook.
And lastly, we have Up, up and away, the island’s hot air balloon that takes you up 450 feet. Giving you stunning views of the island and beyond. One of the main reasons why CocoCay is so popular among cruisers is that it combines features from other private islands, theme parks and hotel resorts to give cruisers an unprecedented variety of activities to do. Ensuring everyone will find something to do and enjoy the perfect day at CocoCay.
CruisesforSingles.net is dedicated to providing quality information on the subject of Cruises for Singles and in particular various other cruise ideas for customers and merchants online.
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