Ocean Cay
Ocean Cay is a small private island in the Bahamas, about 20 miles south of Bimini. It is a man-made island, built by dredging in the late 1960s and later turned into a marine reserve and beach retreat by MSC Cruises. A day here is mainly a beach day, with the island's own lifeguarded beaches as the main draw.
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Ocean Cay beaches
Ocean Cay's beaches are lifeguarded stretches of sand where people spend the day swimming and sunbathing. They are the island's main draw.
Ocean Cay beach shallows
Ocean Cay is a small island in the Bahamas with sandy beaches and shallow water along its shore. The beach shallows are the place to wade or float near the sand.
Good to know
Beaches
The beaches are the main reason to come ashore. Ocean Cay has eight beaches, including Lighthouse Bay, North Beach, South Beach, Bimini Beach, and sand near the lagoon. Each beach has at least one lifeguard on duty when it is open, so you can swim with help nearby.
When to go
Good to know
- A beach is open only when a lifeguard is on duty, so pick a beach that is staffed before you settle in.
- Bring water, sun protection and a bag for your things, since the island is a day-visit destination.
Coming by ship
Ships usually stay about 10 hours in Ocean Cay, and most arrive between 7 and 9 am.
Getting ashore and around
The beaches are reached from the pier, and the island is small enough that the main beaches are not far from where you land. Plan on the island's own paths and beach areas for the whole day.
Getting around is simple because the island is compact. Each beach has a lifeguard on duty when it is open, and a beach is only open while a lifeguard is on duty, so check the beach you want before you head out.
Questions people ask
What is there to do on Ocean Cay?
Most visitors spend the day on the island's beaches. There are eight, including Lighthouse Bay, North Beach and South Beach, and each has a lifeguard on duty when it is open.
How far is the beach from the pier on Ocean Cay?
The beaches are about 10 minutes from the pier.
Are the beaches on Ocean Cay supervised?
Yes. Each beach has at least one lifeguard on duty when the beach is open. A beach is not open without a lifeguard, so check before you go in.
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