--- 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:** 11.2h - **Visiting Sailings:** 918 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Photos - ![Ocean Cay, Bahamas](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1746712785916-4f6f638b241e?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2NDUzMjl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [David Carrero Fernández-Baillo](https://unsplash.com/@dcarrero?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ocean Cay, Bahamas](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/bahamas/ocean-cay/ocean-cay-commons-166676031.webp) © [Symbiosis / CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ocean_Cay,_MSC_Marine_Reserve,_the_Bahamas_-_54260573043.jpg) - ![Ocean Cay, Bahamas](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1592914070972-9566fe5929cd?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDM1MTJ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Alix Greenman](https://unsplash.com/@alixgreenman?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ocean Cay, Bahamas](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1728994532864-1410da4e2037?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDY1NzV8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Frederick Wallace](https://unsplash.com/@skirebel?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season Nov – Sep 986 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jan (103 sailings), Mar (99 sailings), Dec (94 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. ## Your day in Ocean Cay Ships dock on MSC's south-shore pier; walk to the Welcome Pavilion, with the lighthouse nearby and a free tram to farther beaches. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Ocean Cay MSC cruise pier, south quay face west of the pier root (25.41682, -79.20534) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Ocean Cay Lighthouse, The Aquaria, Welcome Pavilion, Discovery Pavilion Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/72b2a9a5-82ee-4283-946e-b03e447a5900.geojson) ### What to see #### Ocean Cay Lighthouse Red-and-white lighthouse on the ridge with views over the cay and the reserve. 7 min walk. (25.41695, -79.20749) ![Ocean Cay Lighthouse](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1728783605041-45d9861a1f36?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxPY2VhbiUyMENheSUyMExpZ2h0aG91c2V8ZW58MXx8fHwxNzkzNzA2NjU3fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo by [Frederick Wallace](https://unsplash.com/@skirebel?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) #### The Aquaria Open-air aquarium pavilion in Ocean Village beside the marine reserve. 5 min walk. (25.41814, -79.20266) #### Welcome Pavilion Main arrival pavilion at the pier with maps and the excursion desk. 4 min walk. (25.41775, -79.20365) #### Discovery Pavilion Sheltered pavilion by the aquaria with displays on the restored island. 5 min walk. (25.41827, -79.20289) ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Bahamian Dollar (BSD) · €10 ≈ BSD 11 - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Nassau (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15% if not included ## Location Coordinates: 25.4168, -79.2053 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ocean%20Cay/@25.41683,-79.20534,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ocean%20Cay&ll=25.41683,-79.20534&z=13) ## Nearby ports - [Bimini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/bimini.md): 39 km (21 nm) · Bahamas - [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md): 106 km (57 nm) · United States - [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md): 119 km (64 nm) · United States ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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:** €199 per person (€398 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 ## Cruises visiting Ocean Cay Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Bahamas Breeze – Nassau & Ocean Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-breeze-nassau-ocean-cay~MSC-SEASIDE-20261116-4.md) | MSC Seaside | MSC Cruises | 🇺🇸 Miami | 2026-11-16 | 4 | €199 | | [Paradise Found – Bahamas & Turks](https://cruisello.com/cruises/paradise-found-bahamas-turks~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20261115-6.md) | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises | 🇺🇸 Miami | 2026-11-15 | 6 | €340 | | [Mist-Born Move – Bahamas from Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mist-born-move-bahamas-from-port-canaveral~MSC-SEASHORE-20261115-4.md) | MSC Seashore | MSC Cruises | 🇺🇸 Port Canaveral | 2026-11-15 | 4 | €238 | [See all Ocean Cay cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ocean_cay) ## Ready to sail to Ocean Cay? 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