BEFORE YOU CRUISE
Photos: Tour Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
This is a photo tour of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC Cruises’ brand new private destination in the Bimini Islands.
Earlier this month we had a chance to check out the new private island in the Bahamas that MSC Cruises has spent years developing. Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve was first announced in 2015, with a projected opening date of 2017.
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With numerous delays, including tons of scrap metal found on the ocean floor and a hurricane, the company was finally able to open the island in December 2019.
Fast forward to January 2020, the island is officially transformed from a dumping ground to a 95-acre destination where cruise guests can not only enjoy a day in the sun but also participate in scientific research.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve [PHOTOS]
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- The initial view of the island from MSC Divina
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- The lighthouse is the launch point for the island’s zip lines
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- An expansive plaza welcomes cruisers when they step off the ship
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- A view of the pier from the Lighthouse.
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- Multiple beach areas give cruisers plenty of space
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- Seakers is a beach dedicated to families.
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- All the beaches on the island have a lifeguard on them.
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- Private cabanas are available to rent
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- Multiple bars offer drink service
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- A food truck offers quick beach-side eats
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- A food truck is reserved exclusively for MSC Yacht Club guests
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- Bathrooms are available
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- In keeping with the environmental message that inspired Ocean Cay, recycling bins are present on the island
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- Guests can opt to climb the lighthouse as an excursion.
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- The lighthouse consists of 165 steps.
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- From the ground to the top of the lighthouse is 115 feet.
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- Make sure to bring your camera if you climb the lighthouse. You can oversee the whole island.
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- Lots of activities are based out of the Ocean Cay Marina
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- Ocean Cay Marina
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- Since the ship stays at night, it is a perfect time to get some sunset photos.
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- Beautiful sunsets mark evening on Ocean Cay
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- The Junkanoo Beach Parade kicks off and ends at the iconic lighthouse.
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- The lighthouse is outfitted with 23,000 LED lights. .
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- The night is capped off with not one, but two spectacular shows.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Video Tour [2020]
