MSC Cruises has begun construction of an exclusive destination for its guests south of Bimini in The Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Expected to open in Nov 2018, the former industrial sand extraction site will be cleared of industrial infrastructure and returned to a marine reserve. “Bearing testament to...
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MSC Cruises has begun construction of an exclusive destination for its guests south of Bimini in The Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Expected to open in Nov 2018, the former industrial sand extraction site will be cleared of industrial infrastructure and returned to a marine reserve.
“Bearing testament to our ability to innovate, unlike other Caribbean cruise resorts, a purpose-built berth and pier will allow our cruise ships to dock directly at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, exec chairman of MSC Cruises.
The exclusive reserve is 105km east of Miami, Florida.
“The island has some of the finest aragonite sands in the world and once the work is completed, its surrounding waters will be home again to beautiful corals and rich aquatic life,” added Gianluca Suprani, head of global port development and shore side activities.
A rendering of the future aerial view of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is pictured.
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