MSC Cruises unveils raft of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve upgrades

MSC Cruises will add four new dining venues, an adult-only retreat and an upgraded family beach area to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

The cruise line plans to make the changes to the private destination in the Bahamas by late 2027.

The four new dining venues, including a new speciality restaurant, new buffet and food market options, will take the total on the island to seven.

In addition, a new exclusive retreat for adults will be added, along with more cabanas across the island.

Seakers Cove Family Beach will receive an upgrade with a new kid’s playground, splashpad, ropes course, table tennis table and foosball.

A new ’Shifting Perspective’ experience from the MSC Foundation aims to give visitors an “immersive hands-on experience” in marine conservation.

Construction work has already started on the pier which will be able to accommodate two ships to dock at the same time on the island, which is also due for completion in late 2027.

A second private island destination next to Ocean Cay is in development, known internally as Little Cay.

These changes come after MSC Cruises announced a revamp of the entertainment line-up on the island, including an augmented reality treasure hunt and Lego pop-up.