I've been to Royal Caribbean's private islands 3 times. It's no surprise the cruise line is taking nearly all its Caribbean sailings there.

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People inside the pool at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay
Cruisers love Royal Caribbean's private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the company is expanding its destination portfolio to send 90% of its Caribbean voyages to.

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Almost every Carnival cruise ship will sail to its upcoming private resort soon — see what it'll be like in Celebration Key

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rendering of pool next to beach
Most of Carnival Cruise Line's ships would sail to Celebration Key, the company's private resort-like port set to debut in July 2025, as shown in a render.

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I had the most luxurious stay of my life in Panama. Now, I want every tropical vacation to include a private island.

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Isla Palenque is a five-star private island resort off the coast of Panama.
The author outside her casita at the Isla Palenque private island resort.

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See the private island outside NYC that a hedge fund exec is listing for $35 million

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An aerial view of Rogers Island, with the house and pool visible.
Rogers Island could be yours for a cool $35 million.

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Carnival is taking on Royal Caribbean with its own $600 million private resort — see Celebration Key's planned features

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rendering of Celebration Key with cabanas, pools, buildings
Carnival says its private Celebration Key destination will have a family-friendly section with amenities like two waterslides, a water playground, and rentable cabanas.

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A $50 million private island that's a 10-minute boat ride off the coast of Florida just hit the market. Take a look.

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Black's island bungalows surround by bright blue water
Black's island bungalows surround by bright blue water

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Cruise lines' private islands are having a renaissance. These are the 3 reasons they need it now more than ever before.

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Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Travelers love cruise line-run private islands. Good news for the companies: These private destinations are becoming increasingly important.

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I got a peek at the new adults-only area at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay. I'm sure it'll become a smash hit on the $350 million private island.

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Royal Caribbean Perfect Day at CocoCay's Hideaway Beach's with guests lounging under umbrellas
Royal Caribbean launched Hideaway Beach, the new adult-only section of its private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, in January.

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San Francisco Bay's only private island is on sale for $25 million — but there's a catch

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Red Rock Island is seen in front of Mount Tamalpais
Red Rock Island in San Francisco is for sale at $25 million.

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Royal Caribbean is building an adults-only extension to its $350 million private island. I toured the island earlier this year and saw why it's become so popular with cruisers.

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Royal Caribbean International's Perfect Day at CocoCay private island
In January 2024, Hideaway Beach, the first adult-only space at Perfect Day at CocoCay, will open to guests.

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