MSC Cruises has revealed plans to upgrade Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas

Due for completion in late 2027, the programme will see the addition of new dining venues and cabanas, as well as an extended pier to allow two ships to call simultaneously.

Ocean Cay opened in late 2019 when the cruise line transformed the former industrial site into its first private island destination, featuring more than two miles of beachfront spread across eight beaches.

The island features dedicated areas to relax or swim, seven bars, Seakers Food Court for casual dining and food trucks along with a range of water activities and shore excursions.

From 2027, it will offer four new dining experiences and Seakers Cove will receive a reimagined kid’s playground, a splashpad, and ropes course with water elements. The area will also feature ping-pong and foosball.

Paradise Sands, an exclusive retreat for adults, will also be added, as well as a greater variety of cabanas and a new MSC Foundation “Shifting Perspective” Experience, which will invite guests to explore marine conservation through hands-on experiences, from coral restoration to scientific discovery.

Work also continues on the development of a second private island destination adjacent to Ocean Cay. This as-yet-unnamed island, known internally as Little Cay, will “stay true to the ethos” of Ocean Cay.