The nine-year tax-free status enjoyed by many cruise lines with private islands in the Bahamas is about to end. The changes are slated to take effect on March 1 and are aimed at leveling the playing ...

Celebrity Cruises made its first trip to sister cruise line Royal Caribbean’s private Bahamas island CocoCay this week. The popular destination is rife with bells and whistles that cater to the ...

MSC has opened a Marine Conservation Center on its private island, Ocean Cay. This facility is equipped to become a big site for coral conservation and scientific discovery in this area of the Bahamas ...

The colorful houses and turquoise water of Ocean Cay, Bahamas. MSC Cruises is building its own private island in The Bahamas. The cruise line already has one private island that it redeveloped for its ...

The Bahamas plans to charge cruise lines 10% on goods and services provided on the their private islands, according to reports. According to Bahamas newspaper The Tribune, the government plans to ...

For those seeking a little serenity from the family-friendly fun found all over Royal Caribbean’s private Bahamas island Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line has carved out a new space just for ...

Norwegian Cruise Line was the first to open a private stop in the Bahamas with Great Stirrup Cay nearly 50 years ago. While it has enhanced the island over the years, major improvements including its ...

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