- MSC Cruises will build its own private Island in The Bahamas.
- In 2015, the cruise line redeveloped one of its private islands for passengers.
- The new island is designed to offer visitors a private and luxurious beach experience.
A cruise line has created its own luxurious location by building a new island for its passengers.
MSC Cruises is the third largest cruise line in the world. It already owns Ocean Cay Marine Preserve, located in The Bahamas. MSC Cruises’ 100-year lease on the artificial island dates back to the late 1960s. It was redeveloped in 2015 into a luxury destination. Now, MSC Cruises is developing a second island about a quarter of the size.
The new island, which is currently known informally as “Little Cay”, will be constructed on a natural sandy bank. The project, which is still in its early stages, is being developed in collaboration with The Bahamas.
Sidney Sterling is the director of MSC Cruises USA’s media relations. In a shared statement, Sterling said that this was an opportunity to create an exclusive, luxury experience for guests. Travel + Leisure. “This second Island will remain true to the ethos Ocean Cay. It offers an experience that connects the guests to nature, the beauty of ocean, and pristine beaches. Luxury facilities and water features are also included. As more information becomes available, it will be shared.
Pierfrancesco Vago is an executive chairman of MSC. He said in a press release: “This experience will be different for each brand.” We want the island to offer a luxurious experience. We are very proud of our work and happy that we have built something from nothing so as not to spoil the existing island paradise.
MSC’s Little Cay is a private, exclusive experience for cruisers. The Bahamas is one of the most popular destinations for travelers. private islandsLittle Cay is joining the list of other islands that includes Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay, Carnival’s Half Moon Cay, Montage Hotels & Resorts’ Montage Cay. Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay.
MSC Cruises’ new Marine Conservation Center opened on Ocean Cay, April 10th, as a resource to biologists, students, scientists and visitors. Ocean Cay’s long shoreline has eight beaches.
