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MSC Divina docked at Ocean Cay Marine Reserve

MSC Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities for Caribbean and Alaska Sailings

04/14/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

If you’ve got an MSC cruise booked for the Caribbean or Alaska, there’s a small budgeting update worth knowing about before you sail. MSC Cruises has notified guests that its daily “Hotel Service Charge” is going up beginning May 11, 2026, with standard staterooms increasing from $16 to $17 per…

MSC Sandy Cay artist rendering

FIRST LOOK Sandy Cay: New Private Island Coming to Ocean Cay in 2028

04/13/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

For a while now, anyone paying attention to MSC Cruises Ocean Cay Marine Reserve has probably noticed that something new has been taking shape nearby. There’s been dirt moving, construction activity, and just enough visible progress to get cruise fans talking, but not nearly enough actual information from MSC to…

Freeport, Bahamas

MSC Beach Club in Freeport Moves Closer as Construction Nears Start

04/10/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Back in January, I told you about MSC’s big plans for Freeport, including a new cruise terminal project that came with a hefty $450 million price tag. Now some more details have been released about the project. According to newly released details, MSC Group’s cruise division is moving ahead with…

Robot Dogs, Dueling Pianos, and LEGOs: MSC Unveils 2026 Entertainment

02/23/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

MSC Cruises is giving us a peek into the future of onboard entertainment. The cruise line has just announced a fleet-wide entertainment rollout for 2026 designed to appeal to multiple generations. From interactive game shows and music venues to something that definitely wasn't on our "Coming to a Cruise Ship…

The casino on MSC DIvina

Wynn Rewards & MSC Cruises: How to Score a Free Luxury Cruise

02/23/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

For years, the partnerships between Las Vegas casinos and cruise lines has been one of the best-kept secrets in travel. High-rollers and savvy loyalty program maximizers have long known that what happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay there - it can follow you right onto your favorite cruise ship!…

Freeport, Bahamas

MSC Cruises to Invest $450M in New Freeport, Bahamas Terminal

01/29/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

If you thought MSC Cruises was done investing in the Bahamas, think again. Just days after announcing exciting new upgrades to Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, the cruise line has unveiled plans for a massive $450 million cruise complex in Freeport, Grand Bahama. And honestly? This is really good news for…

Seakers Cove Family Beach on MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve

MSC Ocean Cay Upgrades: A First-Hand Look at the 2027 Enhancements

01/28/2026 Scott Sanfilippo

Having stepped onto the sands of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve several dozen times, I’ve seen this island through every stage of its life. I was there when it first opened in 2019, and I’ve watched it mature from a former industrial site into a thriving marine sanctuary. Over the…

Explora Journeys Launches “The Gift of Sharing” Referral Program

12/15/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Explora Journeys just rolled out something new that fans of the brand will probably appreciate. The luxury cruise line has officially launched a referral program called The Gift of Sharing, and it is exactly what it sounds like. If you already enjoy sailing with Explora, you can now invite friends…

MSC Signs Order for Six New Frontier Class Cruise Ships

12/15/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Just when you thought MSC Cruises couldn’t possibly have any more irons in the fire, they’ve gone and surprised us all again. Even as the line is busy launching and building its massive World Class vessels - currently the largest in their fleet - they have just announced a major…

A view of South Beach from Pineapple Beach on Ocean Cay

MSC to Add a Bahamas Straw Market to Ocean Cay Marine Reserve

10/10/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

If you’ve cruised with MSC, you probably already know how incredible Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is. It’s hands-down my favorite private island — no crazy theme park-style attractions, no rushing here and there, just beach, sand, and plenty of relaxation on an island that never feels crowded and where…

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MSC Divina docked at Ocean Cay Marine Reserve

MSC Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities for Caribbean and Alaska Sailings

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MSC Sandy Cay artist rendering

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