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Ocean Cay (Bahamas) Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview

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👁️ 29K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 12:22
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Caribbean · Summer

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

ships visiting the island dock at a pier so tender boats are not needed

we recommend going to the top deck to get your bearings

the buffet was only open for lunch but the food trucks were open later

the second one which is the one we waited for with quite a few other passengers never happened

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check daily schedule for beach and bar openings
Bring cash for Bahamian artisan market
Bring a beach towel if not an MSC Yacht Club guest
Use reef-friendly sunscreen

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the island layoutGo to the top deck to get your bearings when ship arrives
What to bring for purchasesBring cash for Bahamian artisan market

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Ocean Cay and where is it located?
QWhat facilities and amenities are available on the island?
QWhat should I know before visiting Ocean Cay?

Topics Covered

Port Destination1½ Happy BaconDining Buffet½ Sad BaconService Crew½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ocean Cay1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Wave Runners
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YouTube Video Description

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is a private island owned by MSC that is located 65 miles east of Miami, Florida. The island is part of the Bimini chain of islands in the Western Bahamas and MSC opened it for guests in late 2019. Ships visiting the island dock at a pier, so tender boats are not needed. In this video, we’ll provide an overview of our visit to Ocean Cay, when our ship -- the MSC Meraviglia -- docked at the island overnight in early August 2021. MSC's Ocean Cay Video: https://youtu.be/A4lT_0AaoaA 0:00 - Intro 3:45 - Arrival Plaza 4:26 - Ocean Village (Shopping) 6:21 - "Seakers" Family Cove 6:36 - "Seakers" Food Court 7:27 - South Beach 8:12 - North Island 8:49 - Lighthouse Bay Beach 9:43 - Ocean Cay Lighthouse More Cruise Port Guides and Walking Tours: https://www.thejellybeans.net/ Official Merchandise Store of The Jelly Beans: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-jelly-beans #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide