Seashore ship12/28/2023 ![]() ![]() However, in September 2016, MSC announced that "in order to ensure quality", Ocean Cay will be operational and open to cruise ship passengers in October 2018. The USD 200 million development project was initially scheduled for completion in December 2017. An adjacent to Ocean Cay smaller isle can be privately rented. The project created 140 Bahamian jobs as permanently occupied employees (management, technical staff, attendants, lifeguards, rescue divers). Island's clean-up works included removing of 500+ tons of underwater debris (historic waste and scrap metal), before creating a solid seabed foundation. A shallow lagoon (Seakers Family Cove) was specially designed for young kids. Lifeguards constantly monitor island's beaches. Water-based activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling (on a 1,5-hour tour to the nearby cay) and scuba diving (with PADI-certified instructors). The waters surrounding Ocean Cay Island feature coral reefs and ~90 different fish species. "Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve" is the biggest Caribbean private island development done by a cruise ship company. It has a 3470 m (11400 ft) long beachfront (across 6 beaches) and is surrounded by ~166 km2 (64 mi2) protected marine zone (sea waters). The island is sized 95 acres / 38 hectares (0,38 km2 / 0,15 mi2) and is currently world's only private marine reserve. As of November 2019, all MSC liners homeported in PortMiami call at Ocean Cay as part of their Caribbean itineraries. The island purchase gave MSC cruise passengers an exclusive Caribbean destination, making MSC more attractive for its newly introduced North American itinerary program. The island is at short distance (approx 105 km / 65 mi) from Miami Florida, where for winter 2017-2018 MSC had 2 homeported ships ( Divina and Seaside). MSC's Bahamian private island is located off Bimini islands (westernmost district of Bahamas). MSC Cruises private island Ocean Cay (Bahamas) The deal gave MSC rights to occupy and develop the island as an exclusive cruise destination - officially named "Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve". The USD 200 million project was launched in Nassau, where country's Prime Minister and MSC's Executive Chairman signed a 100-year lease agreement. MSC negotiated with Bahamas Government to build an exclusive cruise port in the Caribbean. ![]() The Italian company announced its plans to buy a small Bahamian island in the end of 2015. Ocean Cay is a private island in Bahamas owned by MSC Cruises. ![]()
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