MSC Cruises signs deal to upgrade Bahamas marine reserve

The line opened the island in 2019 after transforming a former industrial sand excavation site. It doubles as a marine reserve and private island for MSC guests.

Guest facilities will be enhanced with the introduction of centres for watersport activities and island tours, a sea dive and snorkel centre plus additional food and beverage outlets. 

In addition, the MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Centre will be built as a base for biologists, coral reef experts and students. It will house interactive pavilions, a lecture hall and coral exhibition tanks aimed at educating MSC Cruises’ passengers about the marine ecosystem and the need to protect the world’s oceans.

The development will also see a third solar farm installed as part of MSC Cruises’ aim to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions for Ocean Cay, plus a wastewater treatment plant and landscaping with native and adaptive trees and grasses.

In addition, new accommodation buildings will be added as staff numbers increase from 150 to 280.