While other cruise lines design their private islands as a theme park or beachside resort, Ocean Cay has environmental goals at the forefront.
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What was recovered amounted to more than 1,500 tons of scrap metal, most of it from the ocean within the 64-square-mile lease area about 20 miles south of Bimini. Then began the process of restoring natural beauty and Bahamian ecosystems that had been tarnished. Snorkeling a shipwreck and exploring coral reefs is an option while visiting Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island in the Bahamas, on Oct. 15, 2022.
“We’ve seen 80% declines of both species over the last 30 years,” O’Shea said. “They’re very sensitive to disease, climate change and other pressures.” There are myriad bars, beaches, shops, cabanas, food and excursions to explore. Visitors can rent personal watercraft, kayaks and paddleboards, embark on a snorkeling excursion or relax with a spa treatment. There’s a 115-foot-tall lighthouse that puts on a show for cruisers after the sun goes down.
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