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MSC’s Private Island in the Bahamas Used to Be a Sand Mine
See the full list of islands and beaches owned by cruise lines Ocean Cay MSC Reserve, located in the Bahamas, is MSC’s private island. Open since 2019, the island offers MSC guests the opportunity to enjoy 95 acres of Bahamian paradise, including two miles of white-sand beach. Beyond sunbathing on one of the seven beaches, […]
See the full list of islands and beaches owned by cruise lines
Ocean Cay MSC Reserve, located in the Bahamas, is MSC’s private island. Open since 2019, the island offers MSC guests the opportunity to enjoy 95 acres of Bahamian paradise, including two miles of white-sand beach. Beyond sunbathing on one of the seven beaches, guests can also take part in a variety of fee-based activities and experiences, including massages at the island’s spa, yoga classes, watersports, and more. Live music and a light show are scheduled during every Ocean Cay visit to entertain guests on land. Food trucks and beach bars provide all the snacks and refreshments guests need, and there’s even a shop for those who want to buy souvenirs.
Photos: MSC Cruises
Before it became Ocean Cay MSC Reserve, the island was a sand excavation site in desperate need of a clean-up. MSC got rid of all the industrial waste on the islands and the waters around it, and hired experts to bring it back to health. 85,000 native plants and shrubs were planted and a coral nursery was established as part of MSC Super Coral Programme which is dedicated to restoring coral reefs in the Bahamas.
All MSC ships sailing a Bahamas or Western Caribbean itinerary and departing from Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando), and New York stop at Ocean Cay MSC Reserve. MSC ships dock directly at Ocean Cay. 
