Ocean Cay: 8 Things We Loved... and 2 Things We Didn't (MSC Cruises' Private Island)

[@tomg1247]

We love Ocean Cay (been there in both 2022 and 2023) and I can't believe how much the palms have grown since this was filmed. Looks even more amazing now. And yes, there are shady spots to pull a lounger into.

[@TerrificTara]

It’s refreshing to see a video about Ocean Cay that is more positive than negative. I saw items that I haven’t heard about before. Thanks for the different perspective, I appreciate it! Love the video 💜

[@teniahawkinssimon7099]

That has got to be the most beautiful water I have ever seen on any beach. I cannot wait to see it in person. I will be sure to rent an umbrella. Thanks for sharing!! 😎

[@spongeheadred2476]

Great Piece! Thanks! I plan my MSC cruises based on the stay(s) at Ocean Cay. There is a cruise this fall that stops at the island two days, once from 7 am to 6pm, and once from 7am til 11pm. I loved the uncrowded beaches, food, drinks, couple of nice shops better than any shop on most ships, and the night time sail away was a rare event on a cruise. Also, you rarely get to see your cruise ship all lit up while not being on board. At Ocean Cay you can enjoy seeing the ship from all areas of the island, especially a sight if you are lucky enough to be there til late in the evening. It's so nice- there is no 1 mile walk or taxi needed. You walk down the ramp and you are at the entrance to your paradise.

[@younglady2789]

The best description of Ocean Cay I've heard thus far! Thanks for sharing!

[@egmoore4479]

Looks sooo inviting - very beautiful! I cannot wait to get there and relax in that water

[@geraldwhite1671]

A nice small private island, I loved the Blue lagoon sailing, great ice cream N food.😊

[@angelsfan2009]

Great video! We're thinking of trying MSC for our next cruise and this helped tremendously!!

[@isaacconway186]

We tried them very good all rounds we were on the seashore but the red in the rooms aren't the nicest

[@BklynFlgirl]

Bermuda has electric blue waters that look like this. Great video

[@robertreynolds2212]

Just visited Ocean Cay last week & looks so much better than the video. It’s honestly the most beautiful private island.

[@HonestOtter]

Thanks for the info! We're going in March and weren't sure what to expect (first MSC cruise).

[@dianehunt9320]

You will love it!!! Can't wait to go again!!!

[@brandondougherty1158]

I liked and also request that you do a comparison of this island to all the other cruise line private islands (cococay, great stirrup cay, and etc.) specifically I would love to get a comparison to perfect day at cococay

[@melissa3068]

Great video. Thank you so much. Was debating on msc and you won me over

[@geraldwhite1671]

U will not regret.

[@dianeroyster6185]

Love the video, we are going May 2023, looking forward to it.

[@grabandgoadvice1694]

Going there!!! AND WE cannot wait! Thank you for the video :)

[@lizna3431]

Love Ocean Cay

[@lisaekern5231]

Great video 🎉 thank you.

[@edw5208]

I can’t wait

[@billcook4768]

Gonna be beautiful in 5-10 years when the landscaping grows in. Assuming a hurricane doesn’t strike first.

[@elenitabayron7705]

Wow what a beautiful Island

[@KKbiker]

Thanks for the review

[@mikepayne3154]

Enjoyed your video and commentary. Thanks man.

[@wellardsmith3629]

Wow! Looks so inviting. You didn't mention anything about their coral research and growing/ planting programme.

[@Cruzelycom]

That's right. It's neat, but when we were one the island, we didn't really see much or hear much about it (only in passing). For us it wasn't a big part of the experience.

[@boatlover1875]

We were there in October twice, including an overnight visit which was cool. Love the island. I think shade has improved a lot since your video. Getting bar service was terrible overall. The buffet was far from great as well. More and more, I'm seeing getting to the pier can be a challenge for the Captain. We were delayed several hours by currents on one of our trip and I see a lot of similar comments lately. It is a very tight channel and turning basin. It was pretty impressive seeing the ship turn in such a tight area thoughh.

[@yesikarodriguez1700]

Beautiful private island!!!

[@gunterderwein6926]

Thank's perfect.

[@nancybusch4486]

Hi yes I’m agree with you is very beautiful and I like the cool water because was hot I just came from Divina last week I enjoy 👍👍

[@johannietheriault2956]

Thank's for this review!

[@PSmth-e9b]

I'll be here on 8/27/23 from MSC cruise. Do we have to pay for the lounge chairs or are they free? Thanks!

[@SuperBellaChicka]

I was waiting for you to talk about the cabanas, did you saw them?

[@rajivmalhotra6227]

Make sure to mention the preservation initiatives in future vids

[@tashiahawkinsdaughter2swee780]

Thanks for this video me my fam go in April

[@cJ-cr8gp]

We shall be there in December. What will the weather be like? Thanks for the video because I had no idea what it was meant to be...

[@thetruthbehindmsccruises3030]

Looks great 🔥

[@123456laurent]

thanks for all fromfrance i'm going on february on msc seascape cruise hoping to have a real pleasure to go there, and what about the packages drinks can you tell me more, best regards from paris.

[@tomg1247]

I've heard another vlogger mention the carts sharing the walkways as a concern (major concern in his case). I don't quite get it. The walkways are wide and the drivers careful. My spouse is legally blind, and we don't have concerns about walking the paths. We walk the entire island each time. In fact, we've never taken one of the shuttles to get around, though that would certainly be an option for anyone that did have this concern about sharing the walkways with carts.

[@wmfulmer]

Is there an opportunity to snorkel to see the coral reef and marine life?

[@sandrathinnes8513]

Yes

[@debbiez7618]

About how much was the umbrella rental? I know some islands are cheaper than others. That would be a must have for me and the family!

[@Cruzelycom]

Umbrella rental was $12.99 for the day.

[@daughter1964]

It’s 2022 now. I wonder if the trees have grown to provide us with more shades. Anybody knows?

[@robertzarraga7081]

Great Video thanks! One question, do we need passport to go there?

[@Unplugged704]

How much to rent the jet ski/wave runners? I was told renting them on the island is cheaper than booking the excursions with MSC

[@thatguywiththoseglasses5355]

For the cost of the cruise, if I want shade I'll pay for it!!

[@SuperBellaChicka]

We are going to be there for the 4th of July, anybody know if they have fireworks? On ocean cay?

[@annahubar1258]

And we have little shark Pepper in the lagoon. Precious baby

[@Himu421]

Hi one question if I wana go back to the ship for a while then come back to the island again Is there any way?

[@Cruzelycom]

Absolutely. You're free to come and go.

[@Himu421]

@@Cruzelycom Thanks. I'm looking fwd to book a short trip with MSC this year

[@jsmrexperience8068]

Did you have to have a passport to get on this island during your cruise? Me and my wife are trying to figure it out.

[@Cruzelycom]

No you don't. If sailing and returning to the same port, you can sail with a birth certificate and ID.

[@TheWestlandgirl]

Those reclining beach chairs dont recline? They lay flat?

[@tomg1247]

FYI, in addition to Wifi, I also had good cell service on my GoogleFi service.

[@fl0wmastr]

What are activities you can do there?

[@simonphelps5793]

Is there any diving there or is it just snorkeling?

[@nataliajimenez1870]

They have scuba diving equipment rental and instructors

[@jordonjordon1984]

WOW OMG 😲

[@fatjosh575]

Anyone here bc of the mr Ballen story about the passengers that were unalilived ?

[@nikiakbik5896]

Do you snorkel? Any good places yet or not enough coral growth?

[@Cruzelycom]

We did not snorkel. Not sure about the coral yet, or where exactly you would go to see it.

[@SuperBellaChicka]

@@Cruzelycomwhen you rent a cabana they provide you 4 snorkeling equipment and kayak. That means you can snorkel.

[@lilianamelgar]

@@SuperBellaChicka How much the cabana? The ocean is always warm?? Or cold?

[@lindaarcher6226]

how much are the beach umbrellas?

[@LawNerd24]

12.99

[@joycedunbar8524]

What is the best place on the island to go with kids? Also it looks to be a long walk from the ship to get round the island, is there transport for everyone or just for those in Yacht Club?

[@veronicahanne5787]

Are you travel agents?

[@bobbyoceancruises7955]

The island looks amazing! Hope the wifi on the island was "strong?" The lines at the bar...well, looked like no lines I've experienced with NCL on their islands! That had to be a plus!

[@philbabin6315]

We were on ocean cay twice on the last week of January and first week of February. And loved both times. The internet connection was fast enough on the island to FaceTime family at home from the beach on the farside of the island.

[@dougwheeler1265]

I'm confused. The title says Ocean Cay..... pronounced C - A - Y, with an A, but you keep saying Ocean Key, pronouncing it K - E - Y, with an E. Other than being confused by what the real name of the Port is, it was an informative video. Thank you!

[@TheWestlandgirl]

Maritime Ports and such pronounce it as key

[@billcook4768]

Since the days of pirates, “cay” was pronounced “key.” It’s only recently that pronouncing it to rhyme with “day” has become accepted. Today, either is fine.

[@annebegin921]

At minute 1:41 is that the Rose Bar?

[@Cruzelycom]

Not sure if those bars had specific names. If they do, we didn't notice. They simply have them around the island.

[@gregspikes3195]

Does Carnival outta Galveston Tx go here ????? looks badass

[@memetozbay3688]

This artificial island would be more natural after ten years if they manage to plant more trees and prepare the landscape similar to Naturel.

[@nikkikidd8428]

They pretty far it’s not a long walk...........don’t worry I get it lol

[@marshalldodge1784]

Like Bill Burr said we to start sinking cruise ships! What a joke! just go to Myrtle beach! They got you coming and going!

[@فهدعيدالعطوي]

Ok جسر يربط الشق

[@raymond8040]

I thought I was hearing things, but I was right, its ocean CAY, not Ocean Key..

[@enid9756]

Is not key is Cay why they pronounced it as if is spelled key?

[@mohamedabsi37]

لك يقطع عمرك

[@kimberlymitchell5205]

It's Ocean Cay NOT Ocean Key

[@d0660]

It's the same thing. Key is Floridian. Cay is Caribbean.

[@فهدعيدالعطوي]

الاثنين الماضي وامس من تاريخه كنت افكر على المشروع خلال شرحه على قناة انترناشونال [] وكل ماقلته اليوم من تعليق على قناة تنشر هذا الاعلان بناء جزيرة الفردوس ثم الغيت الاشتراك مبتدا من انت بحاجه الى تربه المفروض لم تشق الجزيره والمطعم لايجبر السياح في وقت محدد هي عباره عن دفتر مختلف اوراقه في القيمه مدفوع قيمته نقدا والتلسكوب والتربينه الهوائيه والتحليه وحدود بحريه مسافة مائة ميل وشركة اسماك ومعدات استخراج النفط من البحر في المسافه اعلاه وانها اصغر دوله في العالم وحتى اخر كتابي العلم يرفع صاحبه . ويقطع رأس سارقه علما اني تابعة المشروع خلال اليومين الماضييين الاثنين ثم الاثنين وحي مني على الشاشه بدون كلام كما رسالتي هذه لكن كلام منقوش لغه بين طرفين اين المترجم

[@memelife1204]

انت غريب

[@briandavis2885]

MSC sucks. That island isn’t even a real island. It was man made

[@dianehunt9320]

I have been there and can't wait to get back. When the vegetation matures it will really be lovely!