In addition to the most touristic ports, many cruise ships also make port of call in exclusive Private islands, where you can relax safely, explore wonderful beaches and seas, sunbathe, maybe sipping a mojito, rest or have fun, practicing some water sports.
On these islands, in fact, there are miniature resorts with all the necessary services to spend the day without thoughts and without having to return to the ship. The Private islands can easily be turned on foot and are only for passengers and crew of the company, therefore super exclusive. Here is where they are and with which cruises you can reach these tropical paradises where to live a day in Robinson Crusoe style.
1. Sir Bani Yas of MSC Cruises 
MSC Cruises anticipated the insertion of a new destination between its stages, the new island of Sir Bani Yas in the United Arab Emirates. The customers have an area of 2.5 square kilometers off the south-western coast of Abu Dhabi, with a fabulous beach, equipped with every kind of luxury, as a private space for guests of the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, massage in cabanas with sea view, a reserved area for families and children, a large lounge with bar corner and live music, etc.
On the island a large natural reserve was created for endangered species both of the Arabian peninsula and of Africa and from the naturalistic point of view the scenery is suggestive, between desert, sea and mangroves. As for the gastronomic offer, the wide choice includes typical delicacies of the region, as well as international dishes, exotic cocktails and barbecue by the sea with excellent grilled meat.
2. Great Stirrup Cay from Norwegian Cruise Line 
Located 50 kilometers from the capital of the Bahamas, Nassau, this island is located in the North of the archipelago. The company owns 220 hectares of land, on which it built a small resort, and was the first to have its own private shelter in the middle of the sea for its customers.
Here you can find solitary and silent corners in the shade of palm trees, or areas where to practice activities in company and almost all water sports, and the sea is crystal clear and offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the middle of a myriad of tropical fish. For meals there are three dining points ranging from the beach buffet to the club where you can create your own tacos and three drinks bar.
3. Princess Cays of Princess Cruises and Seven Seas
Principess Cays is located on the southern tip of Eleuthera, one of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas. The island, owned by Princess Cruises, is a small paradise where you can relax surrounded by mangroves, white beaches and a spectacular coral reef rich in fish.
Caribbean atmosphere with the musical background of salsa and reggae and a wide range of water sports to practice, as well as two barbecue areas and three bars. Recently modernization works have been done and there is even wi-fi connection.
4. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises Labadee
Labadee is not exactly an island. It is a small peninsula located in the North of Haiti, in the Caribbean Sea, with 105 hectares equipped for the passengers of the ships. It is the largest holiday resort among all those owned by the shipping companies.
It has a gym, water parks, zip line, a reception center for the crocieristi and a culinary offer consisting of nine bars and three larger restaurants. In addition, Haitian musicians and dancers offer a fun taste of the island culture to entertain guests.
5. Castaway Cay di Disney Cruise Line
Castaway Cay, the private island of Disney, covers an area of 405 hectares in the group of Abaco islands of the Bahamas, about 60 km from the capital, Nassau. A heavenly place and well chosen for its natural wonders, with crystal clear waters, fine white sandy beaches, relaxing palms and beautiful tropical flowers.
An invitation to relax for some, adventure and discovering its most hidden and uncontaminated corners for others. To move you can rent bicycles or use the small tram. It has an outdoor barbecue area and several restaurants open all day, just like on the ship. And everything is of course studied to entertain the little ones.
6. Half Moon Cay from Holland America and Carnival
Half Moon Cay is the private 26-hectare refuge on the small island of San Salvador, in the Bahamas, 100 km south of Nassau. In addition to all leisure activities that can be found on other islands, this private paradise is famous for being an ideal place for birdwatching. Excursions are recommended to explore the interior of the island where there is a natural reserve for the protection of birds.
7. Catalina Island of Costa Cruises
Catalina Island is the private island for customers of Costa Crociere, spreads over ten square kilometers and is located eight kilometers south of the Dominican Republic. To explore this island and discover the most beautiful beaches and coves, the best thing is to rent a scooter.
It is a pearl of nature, silent and relaxing, with a varied ecosystem and is particularly loved by the subs for its spectacular coral reef. It also has an indoor picnic area where excellent barbecues are organised.
8. Amber Cove of Carnival
This private destination of the Carnival group is located in the area of the Costa d’Ambra, in the Dominican Republic. It is a large tourist complex with all amenities, leisure facilities and entertainment, designed to make the crocieristi spend a nice day on the mainland near the sea with their family, hiking, sports and water activities.
In the complex it is also possible to rent private cabanas well furnished, with tv, air conditioning, terrace and even the hot tub. Some are built by the sea, others near the pools.
9. Coco Cay of Royal Caribbean
Belonging to the Berry Islands group, in the Bahamas, Coco Cay is 88 km north of the Nassau capital. It is a tropical paradise of 57 hectares with white sandy beaches and a spectacular setting. Do not miss snorkeling to discover the beautiful coral reefs, colorful tropical fish and ship wrecks.
But the entertainment is also on the ground with a huge water park, slides, an immense wave pool, a bar on the water, a balloon to enjoy the view from above and much more.
