Cruise: The exclusive excursion travellers might not know about – have you visited one?

For most cruises, a visit to a privately owned island is simply an extension of life onboard the cruise.

That means, for the most part, passengers can continue to use their cruise card for spending and can expect the same amount of luxury onshore.

However, these rules and regulations vary depending on what line you are travelling with.

“Cruise line private islands generally offer an uncomplicated beach day for cruise passengers,” says Adam.

“Proving exceptionally popular with cruise passengers, these private islands offer a sense of exclusivity and luxury normally associated with the rich and famous – which adds to the uniqueness of the overall experience.”

Along with luxury, the islands also have a more practical offering too.

Adam explains: “There are also advantages of owning and operating a second homeport, not least the easy land/port access at any time, but also the ability to offer a dedicated destination stopover that holidaymakers love and where they less likely to miss the ship’s departure time.”

He adds: “Cruise line private islands have proved exceptionally popular with cruisers over the years, and lines have responded with increased investment to enhance their exclusive onshore experiences.

“Private islands are a great opportunity for cruise lines to offer a seamless brand extension on land, where they can ultimately ensure optimum quality control throughout.”

Popular cruise lines jumping onboard the private island trend include Disney Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.

These cruise islands are amongst some of Cruise Critic’s highlights – the oldest of which opened in 1992, and the newest opening this year.

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