FOR KIDS
DISNEY ' S PRIVATE ISLAND ,
CASTAWAY CAY
Disney Cruise Line
There are plenty of reasons Castaway Cay is consistently rated one of cruisers ’ favorite private islands . The easy-breezy ship experience flows seamlessly onto the island with perks like free tram transportation and complimentary open-air BBQ . You can even make purchases with your key card just as you would on the ship . But moreover , the sense of magic is what makes the island a Disney fan favorite . If you ’ re looking for a family-forward island with attractions for kids and adults alike , Castaway Cay is decidedly Disney , in the best way possible .
FOR SNORKELING
HARVEST CAYE
Norwegian Cruise Line , Regent Seven Seas Cruises , Oceania Cruises
If there ’ s one island whose backyard rivals all its neighbors , it ’ s Harvest Caye . These coastal waters surrounding Belize are home to the largest barrier reef in the Northern hemisphere — and the second largest in the world — providing essential habitat for threatened species like marine turtles , manatees and hundreds of species of colorful coral and fish . A paradise for snorkeling and scuba diving , the island also boasts a 15,000 square foot swimming pool , a seven-acre beach and a private lagoon for water activities . As a bonus , it ’ s also only a short jaunt away from Nim Li Punit , the archaeological site occupied by the Mayans nearly 1,300 years ago .
FOR TEENS / TWEENS
PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY
Royal Caribbean
Is this colorful Bahamian playground a theme park or a private island ? Both , and your kids will go wild for all it has to offer . Perhaps the biggest draw of Perfect Day at CocoCay is its massive waterpark , featuring Daredevil ’ s Peak , the tallest waterslide in North America — just one of 13 waterslides on the island . And that ’ s only the beginning of the island ’ s abundance of candycolored attractions . From the first floating cabanas in the Bahamas to a half-dozen complimentary dining venues , the biggest wave pool in the Caribbean and a helium balloon that ascends up to 450 feet in the air , Royal Caribbean went all out on its newly renovated private island destination .
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