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Discover our new and exclusive Bahamian destination: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Here you can spend a one-of-a-kind experience on an authentic Caribbean Marine Reserve, while connecting with the natural world, feeling the warmth of the Bahamian spirit and immersing in an eco-friendly environment.
Marine Reserve offers guests over 2 miles of white sand beaches to spread out and relax beside crystal blue water, and activities for all ages day and night.
With docking right on the island, you can walk straight off the ship to one of the island's multiple beaches where chairs, umbrellas and cabanas await. Spend the day snorkeling, paddle boarding, jet skiing and more, or for wellness and relaxation, visit The Spa at Ocean Cay offering beachside massages.
Grab a snack or refresh with an Instagram-worthy beverage at food trucks and beach bars throughout the island. With late night - or overnight - stays on many cruises, you'll get to spend a full day, or two, on our stunning island. Melt into the sunset with a beach picnic, fire pits or a glow paddle boarding experience in our lagoon. Then, watch as the Lighthouse shines with a spectacular light show.
It's no wonder Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve has been named Best New Cruise Destination! Book your cruise to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve or enhance your cruise.
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Transforming Ocean Cay
Once a sand excavation site, the island was left in poor condition after decades of mining. An extensive cleanup by MSC Cruises removed debris and scrap metal from the surrounding waters, allowing the marine ecosystem to flourish again. A team of independent marine experts were brought in to identify key environmental initiatives to create the roadmap for the marine restoration programme at Ocean Cay.
To create a biodiverse environment on land, thousands of trees and shrubs were planted, and a freshwater wetland was maintained, supporting a significant bird population.
These efforts transformed the once abandoned island into MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, a pristine paradise, allowing guests to immerse themselves in its natural beauty. Additionally, it brought to life the vision of establishing a base for marine biologists to conduct scientific research on coral restoration.
Ocean Cay is home to the MSC Foundation's flagship Super Coral Programme, dedicated to restoring coral reefs in The Bahamas. A coral nursery for the critically endangered Elkhorn and other coral species has been established, with efforts focused on studying and propagating thermally resilient coral to enhance reef resilience against environmental changes. The programme has achieved remarkable success, with 100% of nursery corals surviving the 2023 unprecedented Caribbean marine heatwave.
Additionally, the MSC Foundation is partnering with universities to support science-based restoration on Ocean Cay and marine science education. It is collaborating with the University of The Bahamas and BAMSI to offer scholarships and internships for Bahamian students. Its collaborative research with partners in Florida, including Nova Southeastern University and the University of Miami, focuses on methods to identify, grow and outplant resilient coral genotypes, including support for two annual graduate student internships.
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