November 2023: Escape the Cold with a Cruise Vacation
While most of the country is raking leaves and not yet thinking about shoveling snow, winter will be here before we know it! This means it's time to start thinking about how you'll escape the cold in the coming months. Sunshine and warm temperatures while being pampered on a cruise ship are just a reservation away.
When booking a cruise, the itinerary might include a stop at one of the private islands owned by the cruise line. These private islands allow passengers to extend the onboard experience while enjoying a day exploring, playing, or relaxing in a beautiful destination.
Cruise Line Private Islands
(Warm and Sunny all Winter Long)
Disney Cruise Line: Castaway Cay – Highlights include adults-only Serenity Bay, a snorkeling lagoon, Teen Hideout, Pelican Plunge water slides, the Disney Castaway Cay 5K, and an open-air barbecue to fuel the fun.
Royal Caribbean: Perfect Day® at CocoCay® - With four designated areas to chill and an assortment of activities that thrill, Royal Caribbean's private island is a haven for combining luxuriating in the sun and lots of ways to have fun.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Great Stirrup Cay – White sand beaches, turquoise water as far as the eye can see, and food and beverage options to please every palate make Great Stirrup Cay an anticipated port on NCL itineraries. Swimming with the pigs of Treasure Island is a popular excursion, so be sure to book that right away!
Princess Cruises: Princess Cays – Princess Cays spans over forty acres in Eleuthera, and features all the ingredients for a perfect beach day: an assortment of excursions, a beach barbecue, refreshing drinks, and a craft market to name a few. A climb to the top of the observation tower provides stunning views of the surroundings.
