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Blown Away at Ocean Cay: Tour of MSC's Private Island

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 2K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 10:41
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Creator's Key Takeaways

One of the things I think is so unique about Ocean Key, which may not be the case on other private islands, is a commitment to the environment.

All that food is included is right from the ship.

I think that means a lot.

One of the nice things about what MSE does here at Ocean Key is a lot of times you're here overnight.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book cabanas online for a cheaper rate.
Bring your own snorkel gear or buy it at the shops.
Walk on the pedestrian path, not the driving path.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the main attractions and facilities on Ocean Cay?
QHow does Ocean Cay compare to other private islands?
QWhat are the costs for rentals and cabanas?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

Jan and Tracey take you to MSC Cruiseline's Ocean Cay private island in the Bahamas. From the beaches, the food, the cabanas, and even the private beach and restaurant reserved for just guests of the Yacht Club, we show you everything that "blew us away" at Ocean Cay! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Center 01:05 Shopping 02:13 Springer's Bar 02:27 The Smiling Fish 04:30 Seakers Family Cove and Food Court 06:10 South Beach Beach Shack 06:31 South Beach and Cabanas 07:46 Crew Cove and Transportation 08:33 North Beach 08:43 Ocean House Beach (Yacht Club) 09:30 Bimini Beach and the Light House Our Recommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6- pack set of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and even the hanging shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera like Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.