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OCEAN CAY, MSC Cruises’ Caribbean island

Ocean Cay is a private paradise in the heart of the Bahamas. This pearl of the Atlantic Ocean owned by MSC was obtained from a former industrial site and, after being completely restored, has become a real dream destination.

Not only tourist offer characterize this tropical paradise.  MSC Cruises has in fact, in line with its sustainable philosophy, developed a project to create a positive and long-term impact  on the environment and on the Bahamas community, using materials and local suppliers and hiring local staff.

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve was a unique project that required three years of work to reclaim and transform the island, making it today possible to offer the best possible experience to cruise passengers.

During the reclamation process 7,500 tons of metal waste were removed and a team of expert and marine biologists carefully removed individual colonies of hard coral from the debris at sea, transferring them to more suitable and uncontaminated seabed.

An innovative naturalistic program involved the island, having taken actions to promote an environment with high biodiversity and sustainable impact, and having planted more than 75,000 plants and shrubs throughout the island. is to offer its customers a complete tourist offer in full contact with nature.

Once arrived on this exclusive paradise on earth, guests can admire breathtaking views, infinite blue shades of the sea, white beaches and unspoiled nature.

 

Also available to guests is a planning of exceptional activities: from snorkeling to the vision of great timeless classic movies on maxi screens under the starry Caribbean sky, from paddle boarding or kayaking in the crystal clear sea to naturalistic excursions. Those who want can also enjoy a magnificent spa treatment or relax in a private cabana on the beach.

The island has seven white sand beaches for a total of two kilometers; each with its own particular characteristics will allow guests to try all the experiences of seaside tourism. Around the island there are 64 square miles of protected waters along which a coral nursery is being created.

The iconic 30-meter lighthouse host a bar and a terrace, and among the dining options there are the Sneakers Food Court, a rich buffet restaurant with international dishes, or the Ice Cream Parlor, a few steps from the beach.

MSC BELLISSIMA, star of an incredible documentary on Valentine’s Day

MSC Cruises’ BELLISSIMA will be the star of the fascinating documentary “Building The Ultimate Mega Cruise Ship” to be screened on Channel 5 at 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day (February 14th).

In the an hour-long documentary, the construction secrets of the largest ship ever christened in the UK will be revealed.

MSC Bellissima was officially christened last spring in Southampton, and has as its godmother the Italian actress Sophia Loren: built with 35,000 tonnes of steel, 171,000-ton vessel and measuring in at 1,036 feet with the capacity to accommodate up to 7000 people including passengers and crew members.

The audience will thus be able to see the behind the scenes that made the construction of this magnificent ship possible, from its conception to its daily practical operation, including the way water is provided on board and the technology behind the fantastic entertainment venues, including the Cirque du Soleil shows.

Antonio Paradiso, Managing Director, MSC Cruises UK & Ireland, said: “MSC Bellissima is one of the largest and most technology-advanced cruise ships in the world, and it’s great to be able to share an in depth look at some of the ship’s key engineering features with the U.K. audience. By watching the show, our audience will be able to get a unique look inside the ship’s key technical areas that guests don’t usually get to see.”

Created by Windfall Films, the episode will focus on not only the internal mechanisms of MSC Bellissima, but also on design and its first voyages, highlighting all the advantages that a cruise holiday can offer.