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If your idea of a perfect Caribbean cruise includes tranquil waters for swimming, beautiful private beaches for strolling and sunning, and an exciting array of water activities, you’ll be pleased to know many itineraries to the Bahamas and the Caribbean include a day at a cruise-line-owned private island. Cruise line private islands are for the exclusive use of their guests and offer everything you could possibly want for a full day of fun in the sun—water sports, tropical drinks, beachside service, and plenty of hammocks nestled among palm trees. In addition to the miles of pristine beaches and aquatic facilities, your beach day will include a barbeque luncheon and entertainment island style. Following is a brief description of some of the most popular islands.

Holland America Line’s Half Moon Cay – Located in the southern portion of the Bahamas, Half Moon Cay is ideal for swimming in calm waters. The island offers one of the most comprehensive water sports programs as well as volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes and shuffleboard, plus a fitness trail with exercise stations and nature trails for hiking. You’ll also find a wild bird sanctuary and an aqua park for young children.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay – Volleyball courts, ping-pong tables, and an extensive variety of water sports are available on Great Stirrup Cay, located in the Bahamas. Plenty of hammocks are strung up among the palms, and you can even opt for a massage in a hut near the beach.

Princess Cruises’ Princess Cays – Princess Cays is a beach paradise providing lots of shade, hammocks, and water sports options. Choose from sailboats, catamarans, paddle wheelers, kayaks, and banana boats. The shopping complex includes a hair braiding station, and kids can have fun at a dedicated play area.

Royal Caribbean International’s Labadee – Labadee, located in a peninsula along Haiti’s north coast, boasts five beaches and a new pirate-themed water playground, complete with a ship for kids to climb on, water canons, geysers, and spilling water buckets. You can also explore a water park (additional entrance fee), plus a Haitian Marketplace and a large local artisan’s market.

Although these private islands are similar, there are distinct differences and unique characteristics of each. Call us today so we can give you more information and help you find the island that offers the ambiance and amenities you desire.

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