Cruise Line Private Islands - Complete Guide 2026 | 360Cruising

Private islands are among the most anticipated stops on any Caribbean cruise. From Royal Caribbean's waterpark-packed CocoCay to Disney's magical Castaway Cay, each cruise line offers a unique island experience. Here is our complete guide to every major private island.

Perfect Day at CocoCay

Royal Caribbean · Bahamas

Royal Caribbean's flagship private island is the crown jewel of cruise line private destinations. Featuring Oasis Lagoon...

Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkiesFamilies with teenagers

Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line · Bahamas

Disney's iconic private island paradise offers the magic of Disney in a tropical setting. A former pirate hideaway trans...

Families with young childrenDisney fans seeking character experiences

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

MSC Cruises · Bahamas

A former industrial sand extraction site transformed into an eco-focused marine reserve with eight pristine beaches and ...

Eco-conscious travellersBeach lovers wanting variety (eight beaches)

Celebration Key

New

Carnival Cruise Line · Bahamas

Carnival's newest and most spectacular exclusive destination opened July 2025 after a $600 million investment. Features ...

Families seeking high-energy funFirst-time private island visitors

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

Holland America Line · Bahamas

Recently rebranded as RelaxAway, this award-winning 2,400-acre island offers an unspoiled tropical paradise. Originally ...

Travellers seeking unspoiled natural beautyCouples wanting romantic seclusion

Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line · Bahamas

The first cruise line private island (since 1977) is undergoing a massive $200+ million transformation. The new Great Ti...

Waterpark enthusiasts and thrill-seekersFamilies with kids and teens

Harvest Caye

Norwegian Cruise Line · Belize

Norwegian's 75-acre eco-resort in Belize is the only major cruise line private island offering proximity to the world's ...

Eco-tourists and nature loversSnorkellers and divers (barrier reef access)

Princess Cays

Princess Cruises · Bahamas

A 40-acre private resort on the southern tip of Eleuthera offering a more intimate and relaxed private island experience...

Travellers seeking a quieter island experiencePrincess Cruises loyalists

The Beach Club at Bimini

Virgin Voyages · Bahamas

Virgin Voyages' adults-only beach club combines the energy of a Vegas pool party with Caribbean vibes. An all-inclusive ...

Adults seeking party atmosphereCouples wanting a child-free experience

Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

New

Disney Cruise Line · Bahamas

Disney's newest private destination celebrates authentic Bahamian culture, opened June 2024. This 900-acre property was ...

Culturally curious familiesDisney fans seeking new experiences

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