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Cruise Ship Private Islands: Love Them or Skip Them?


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Cruise Ship Private Islands: Are They Worth It? | Castaway Cay, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bimini Beach Club & More! 🛳️

Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest debates in the cruise world: cruise ship private islands. Are they the ultimate Caribbean escape… or just an extension of the cruise bubble?

We chat about our experiences on some of the best cruise line private islands in the Caribbean right now:

⚓ Disney’s Castaway Cay – the original family-friendly private island that still delivers the magic.

⚓ Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay – with its record-breaking waterslides, Thrill Waterpark, Chill Island, and luxury cabanas.

⚓ Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club at Bimini – a stylish, adults-only beach club vibe with DJs, pools, and that iconic float-out party.

We also touch on:

➡️ The pros & cons of private islands (are you missing out on local culture?)

➡️ What’s actually included in your day ashore (food, drinks, activities).

➡️ How cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, and MSC are racing to build bigger, better private destinations.

➡️ Whether these “perfect” destinations are worth the hype, or the extra $$$.

If you’re planning a Caribbean cruise 2025/2026 or just curious about what makes these private islands so popular, this episode is packed with insider tips, honest opinions, and a little cruise gossip along the way!

🚢 Mentioned in this video/podcast:

Castaway Cay (Disney Cruise Line)

Perfect Day at CocoCay (Royal Caribbean)

Beach Club at Bimini (Virgin Voyages)

Celebration Key (Carnival)

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (MSC Cruises)

👉 Have you been to a private island? Do you love them… or avoid those itineraries? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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