Ocean Cay, The Bahamas

Cruise Port

Ocean Cay

Private resort island and marine reserve in the Bahamas.

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Overview

Ocean Cay is a cruise port in The Bahamas. It lies on the coast at approximately 25.421, -79.206.

About Ocean Cay

Ocean Cay is an island in the Bahamas located in the district of Bimini. It is located 20 miles south of Bimini proper. Ocean Cay is an artificial island which was built by dredging in the late 1960s by Dillingham Construction of Hawaii and was used to mine white oolitic aragonite sand for diverse industrial purposes. The cay has been redeveloped as a private island called Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve for MSC Cruises.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Ocean Cay — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Ocean Cay

Ocean Cay overview from the south direction (March 12, 2024)
Ocean Cay overview from the south direction (March 12, 2024)
Ocean Cay village & marina shopping area, east shore, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (November 11, 2021)
Ocean Cay village & marina shopping area, east shore, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (November 11, 2021)
Lighthouse Bay, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas (December 31, 2019)
Lighthouse Bay, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas (December 31, 2019)
Lighthouse at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (March 12, 2024)
Lighthouse at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (March 12, 2024)

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 30°C in Jul and coolest around 23°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
23°
21°
Feb
24°
22°
Mar
25°
23°
Apr
26°
24°
May
27°
25°
Jun
29°
26°
Jul
30°
27°
Aug
30°
28°
Sep
30°
27°
Oct
28°
26°
Nov
26°
24°
Dec
25°
23°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Ocean Cay the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Ocean Cay, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →