Ocean Cay Marine Reserve - MSC Cruises' Private Island
Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas - MSC Cruises' Private Island
Opening in November 2019, MSC Cruises welcomes cruise guests to its private island - Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. Originally taking a former sand mining site, MSC Cruises has turned this beautiful land into a vacation spot for its cruise guests, also this is the place to celebrate the natural beauty of the Bahamas while inspiring and educating guests about environmental protection.
To create an eco-friendly vacation destination, MSC Cruises has already planted thousands of native plants and has plans to work with biologists at their on-site marine lab to research and regenerate coral at the island, as well as repopulate marine species.
The 95-acre private Ocean Cay Marine Reserve is located in Bimini, only 65 miles away from Miami. Its short distance from Miami allows the cruise line's ships to stay at MSC's Ocean Cay longer, meaning more time to enjoy all the activities on the Island or just to relax in one of the most breathtaking places on earth.
Upon arrival at MSC's Ocean Cay, ships will dock directly at the island, giving cruise guests the opportunity to start exploring the island the moment they arrive.
Ocean Cay Marine Reserve Facilities
Welcome to your little paradise! Enjoy Caribbean cuisine, tropical cocktails and treats for everyone's tastes. And if you want the full experience, rent a cabana for the day.
- Eight world-class beaches
- Bars, including a Bahama-themed bar and a Hemingway-themed cocktail bar*
- Stores, including a local artisan craft store and an Ocean Cay souvenir shop**
- Ice cream parlor and coffee bar*
- Cabanas available for daily rental
- Seakers Food Court*
- Food Trucks*
- Spa Treatments
- Walking/jogging paths
- Floating beach mat
- Lighthouse Bar
- Inflatable Raft
*Food costs on the island are not included in the cruise fare. Beverages are also not included, unless purchased under an upgraded beverage package.
**Your Cruise Card will be the only form of payment accepted in the souvenir and gift shop and at the logo shop.
Ocean Cay Marine Reserve Activities
Dive into the crystal clear waters and discover the coral reef and marine life that call Ocean Cay home. Created with you in mind every step of the way, Ocean Cay is an ideal place to soak up the sun and relax.
- Beach soccer and volleyball
- Bocce ball and Tr-Ball-Rec
- Aqua gym and Aqua Zumba
- King of the Island and Queen of the Island
- Ocean Cay Olympic Games
- Luna Libre Party
- Junkanoo Parade
- Evening lighthouse Show
- Sunset cruise, evening beach picnic
- Beachside fire pits and stargazing
- Ocean Cay Lighthouse Climb
- Paddle Board Rental
- Kayak Rental
Ocean Cay Marine Reserve Shore Excursions and Water Sports
Not only does MSC Cruises offer environmental education programming, but they have made sure to ban all motorized water sports on the island - keeping the focus of their shore excursions on observing the environment's beauty.
Excursions include:
- Kayak Explorer Tour
- Marine Reserve Snorkel
- Ocean Cay WaveRunner
- Paddleboard Tour
- Shipwreck Snorkeling Getaway
- Ocean Cay Bahama Breeze Escape
Click to see iCruise's first look at the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve!
