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MSC Group expansion in The Bahamas

Overview

MSC Group has commenced construction on Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island in The Bahamas. Scheduled to open in 2028, the destination is intended to serve guests of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys with amenities including upscale dining, private retreats, and multiple beaches.

The project is part of a larger strategic investment in The Bahamas. Alongside the Sandy Cay development, MSC Group is upgrading its existing Ocean Cay destination by expanding restaurant facilities and beach areas. Plans include extending the ship docking pier to double its capacity to accommodate two cruise ships simultaneously by the end of 2027.

In a related development, MSC Cruises announced the first launch of its next flagship, the MSC World Atlantic, at a shipyard in France. The LNG-powered vessel is expected to begin Caribbean cruises, including stops at Ocean Cay, in November 2027.

Entities

MSC Group · MSC Cruises · Sandy Cay · The Bahamas · Chantiers de l’Atlantique

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MSC Group expands Bahamas presence with new island and flagship launch

    MSC Group has begun developing Sandy Cay as a second private island in the Bahamas and successfully launched its new flagship, MSC World Atlantic, in a French shipyard.

  2. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    MSC Group breaks ground on Sandy Cay private island in The Bahamas

    MSC Group has begun construction on Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island in The Bahamas, as part of a $1.5 billion investment in the region. The destination is set to open in 2028.

Sources

aviation.direct · corrieremarittimo.it · cruise4news.at · cruisemaven.com · cruisetotravel.com · karryon.com.au · latecruisenews.com · liveboat.it · ournews.bs · porthole.com · schiffe-und-kreuzfahrten.de · tip-online.at · traveltalkmag.com.au