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If you're on the hunt for the ultimate Caribbean island experience, hoping to soak the sun in a veritable paradise, then you need to make sure you're booking onto a cruise holiday sailing to one of the best cruise line private islands — you won't regret it. With several major cruise lines now owning their own private islands in the Caribbean and Central America, these luscious locations are the best way to ensure you're getting the full island paradise experience on your cruise holiday without all the crowds and queueing you might encounter at a busy, commercialised port.
From sensational Royal Caribbean private islands like CocoCay and Labadee — offering relaxation and recreation in equal measures — to Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Cay — which is the closest thing to a Disney World Resort you'll get in the middle of the ocean — with a cruise line's private island, you'll be able to head ashore to enjoy truly exhilarating activities (like kayaking, scuba diving, and ziplining) while you sunbathe and sightsee in some of the world's most spectacular spots. Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key is also well-worth keeping your eye on, with Starfish Lagoon just one of the several 'portals' to this Bahamanian paradise — offering sun, fun, and things to do for all the family. If you're after a truly unique experience, then you should check out itineraries including Disney Cruise Line's new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point; this tropical resort on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera has been built with environmental preservation and highlighting the local Bahamian culture in mind. This gives the resort a unique blend of Disney magic, with character appearances and Disney-themed amenities and activities, and the culture of The Bahamas, with local art installations, a soundtrack of Disney classics reimagined in a traditional Bahamian style, and a colourful Junkanoo celebration.
If you've ever wondered how to own your own private island, though, we've taken a look at how you can own your own little slice of paradise in the Caribbean, too. Be warned, though, it's not cheap and we think you would be better off spending your hard-earned cash taking advantage of the latest cruise deals to the Caribbean and beyond.
