Cruise lines have had exclusive destinations for decades, but Royal Caribbean was the first to, "shall we say, put these private islands on steroids," said Patrick Scholes, a lodging and leisure ...

The high seas have long been cruise lines’ primary domain, but many are investing more in land-based destinations.

Satellite imagery shows how neighboring cruise-owned islands, Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay and Norwegian's Great Stirrup Cay, have changed from 2016 to 2024. Satellite image ©2025 ...

Later this month, Carnival will open Celebration Key, a private destination the cruise line operator has been developing on the island of Grand Bahama for its guests. CEO Josh Weinstein told "The ...

Cruise lines have had exclusive destinations for decades, but Royal Caribbean was the first to, "shall we say, put these private islands on steroids," said Patrick Scholes, a lodging and leisure ...