FOR EXCURSIONS
GREAT STIRRUP CAY
Norwegian Cruise Line or Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The northernmost point of the Berry Islands chain , Great Stirrup Cay offers many familiar beach amenities , from private cabanas to parasailing , paddle boarding and kayaking . You could even test your agility on the ropes course , take a swim with ( harmless ) stingrays , tour the Berry Islands on a wave runner or snorkel through the underwater sculpture garden . But there ’ s one particular attraction you won ’ t find anywhere else : Swimming pigs . A short 10-minute scenic boat ride from the island and you can pay a visit to the Swimming Pigs of Treasure Island , a mustdo while in the Bahamas for an unexpected ( and Instagrammable ) excursion .
FOR PARTIES
THE BEACH CLUB AT BIMINI
Virgin Voyages
From record labels to airlines and now cruise ships , Virgin is basically the King Midas of cool . And their new adults-only private island on the Bahamian island of Bimini is no different . Think ultra-hip Tulum-inspired décor , top-shelf tropical drinks and perfectly tanned patrons in designer bikinis . Plus , the pool parties are DJed by some seriously impressive resident curators , like Mark Ronson . ( Yes , that Mark Ronson — the five-time Grammy awardwinning producer .) If you ’ re looking for an epic party , The Beach Club at Bimini is the ultimate destination to see and be seen .
FOR COUPLES
LABADEE
Royal Caribbean
Want to do something exciting together ? Cue the Dragon ' s Breath Flight Line SM on the Haitian island of Labadee . Clocking in at 2,600 feet long and 500 feet in the air , the world ’ s longest overwater zipline will send you screaming over the harbor at speeds of up to 50 mph while crashing ocean waves splash onto your feet . Talk about a heartthrob ! There are plenty of other attractions on the island , too , from jet skiing , to parasailing , kayaking , and a mountaintop alpine coaster with sweeping views of the ocean . Once you ’ ve had your fill of thrills , order the island ’ s signature frozen rum drink — the Labadoozie — and unwind at your own private bungalow overlooking Nellie ’ s Beach .
FOR BEACHES
PRINCESS CAYS
Princess Cruises
While not technically a standalone private island , Princess Cays certainly feels like one . Tucked away on the southernmost tip of Eleuthera in the Bahamas — a powdersand sliver of land one hundred miles long and only two miles wide — Princess Cays is unspoiled beaches as far as the eye can see . Take in the endless views from the observation tower , glide out into the sparkling lagoon in a clear bottom kayak or sip a frosty piña colada at your private bungalow in the adults-only sanctuary . Up for an excursion ? Opt for the one-hour coastal cruise exploring Eleuthera ’ s secluded coves and picturesque rocky outcrops .
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