Cruise Private Island Guides
Every major cruise line private island in the Caribbean and Bahamas, reviewed in depth. Filter to find the one that fits your trip.
MSC Cruises
Ocean Cay
A reclaimed industrial sand island reborn as a glowing marine reserve.
Royal Caribbean
Perfect Day at CocoCay
The most amenity-packed private island in cruising — from the Caribbean's tallest waterslide to a serene adults' beach club.
Disney Cruise Line
Castaway Cay
Disney's beloved Bahamian island — polished, family-perfect and the gold standard for service.
Holland America & Carnival
Half Moon Cay
Routinely voted the best private island in the Caribbean — and it earns it with one perfect crescent beach.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Great Stirrup Cay
NCL's original Bahamian beach getaway — and the industry's oldest private island, steadily being upgraded.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Harvest Caye
Norwegian's lush Belize island — a gateway to mainland jungle, ruins and reef, with a resort-style pool.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cays
A simple, classic Bahamian beach break on the tip of Eleuthera — low-key by design.
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebration Key
Carnival's brand-new Grand Bahama mega-destination — five 'portals' of beaches, the Caribbean's largest lagoon and an adults' club.
Disney Cruise Line
Lookout Cay
Disney's stunning second island on Eleuthera — Bahamian art, conservation-led design and two beautiful beaches.
Royal Caribbean
Labadee
A dramatic, mountain-backed peninsula in Haiti with the longest over-water zip line in the world.