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title: "Ocean Cay Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/ocean-cay
description: "MSC's marine reserve reborn from industry"
---

# Ocean Cay

🇧🇸 · Bahamas · Bahamas

> "MSC's marine reserve reborn from industry"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.3h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 942
- **Cruise Lines:** 1

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Dec (104 sailings), Jan (102 sailings), Mar (99 sailings)

## About Ocean Cay

Ocean Cay is MSC Cruises' private island in the Bahamas, about 65 miles east of Miami. Ships dock directly at the pier. The island was a former sand extraction site, and MSC replanted it with native vegetation and established a marine reserve around the shoreline. There are eight beaches spread along the coast, ranging from lively to quiet.

The island is designed for a full beach day. Cabanas and beach chairs can be rented, and there's a food court area with grilled items included in your cruise fare. Snorkelling equipment is available for exploring the reef. The Lighthouse Bar sits at the highest point. There's no local town or culture to explore since the island is entirely cruise-operated. Everything is charged to your ship card, so no cash is needed. The island stays open after dark for a beach bonfire and music.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** BSD (Bahamian Dollar)
- **Language:** English
- **Timezone:** America/Nassau (UTC-4)
- **Tipping:** 15% if not included

## Location

Coordinates: 25.4200, -79.2082

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ocean%20Cay/@25.42004,-79.20816,13z)
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## Nearby Ports

- [Bimini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/bimini.md): 20 nm
- [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md): 56 nm
- [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md): 64 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-breeze-nassau-ocean-cay~MSC-SEASIDE-20261116-4.md)**

- **Price:** €202 per person (€404 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Seaside](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-seaside.md)
- **Duration:** 4 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-11-16
- **Itinerary:** Bahamas Breeze – Nassau & Ocean Cay

## Featured Cruises from Ocean Cay

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Caribbean Island Hop – Nassau & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-island-hop-nassau-cozumel~MSC-GRANDIOSA-20261114-7.md) | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €354 |
| [Tropical Escape – Ocean Cay & Freeport](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-ocean-cay-freeport~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20261111-4.md) | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-11 | 4 | €236 |
| [Sun-Kissed Blitz – Nassau & Ocean Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-blitz-nassau-ocean-cay~MSC-SEASHORE-20261025-4.md) | MSC Seashore | MSC Cruises | 2026-10-25 | 4 | €237 |

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