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 ...

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

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 ...

Norwegian Cruise Line's private island, Great Stirrup Cay, is a sight to behold no matter where you turn. Look down, and you'll see your toes peeking through the soft white sand beach.

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 ...