Princess Cruises
Princess Cays
Bahamas · Opened 1992 · Updated 2024
About Princess Cays
A 40-acre private resort on the southern tip of Eleuthera offering a more intimate and relaxed private island experience. Princess Cays combines natural beauty with Princess Cruises' signature understated elegance, with improved tender service in 2024-2025.
Recent Updates
2024-2025 improvements include larger and more efficient tender boats for faster passenger transport and enhanced beach facilities.
Key Features
What's Included vs Extra Cost
Included in Cruise Fare
- ✓Tender service to shore
- ✓Beach access with loungers and umbrellas
- ✓Complimentary BBQ lunch
- ✓Beach towels
- ✓Sports facilities
- ✓Nature trail access
- ✓Kids play areas
Extra Cost
- $Private clamshells and cabanas
- $Water sports (snorkelling, kayaking)
- $Shore excursions
- $Premium beverages
- $Shopping
- $Massage services
Food & Drink
- •Beach barbecue buffet (complimentary)
- •Grilled burgers, hot dogs, and chicken
- •Fresh salads and sides
- •Tropical fruit
- •Beach bars for cocktails (extra cost)
- •Complimentary soft drinks
Tips
- ✓Tender boats can take time so arrive early or wait for mid-day
- ✓The new larger tenders have improved wait times significantly
- ✓Princess Premier Package includes shore excursion credits
- ✓Less commercialised than other private islands
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Does Princess Cays require a tender?
Yes, Princess Cays requires tender boats from the ship to shore. New larger tenders introduced in 2024-2025 have significantly improved wait times and capacity.
Is Princess Cays as good as CocoCay?
They offer very different experiences. Princess Cays is quieter, more natural, and more relaxed. CocoCay has waterparks and thrill rides. If you prefer peaceful beach relaxation, Princess Cays is arguably better.
Is lunch included at Princess Cays?
Yes, a complimentary BBQ lunch is served on the beach with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, and tropical fruit. Soft drinks are also included. Alcoholic drinks cost extra.
Can non-Princess ships visit Princess Cays?
Princess Cays is a Carnival Corporation property but is primarily visited by Princess Cruises ships. Some other Carnival Corporation brands may occasionally stop here.