Beautiful Private Islands You Can Discover on a Cruise

If you’re envisioning a cruise getaway, why not dream extravagantly? Picture a private island adorned with white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, swaying palm trees, abundant sunshine, and refreshing tropical cocktails. If you believed that private islands were out of reach, reconsider! With Dinogo™ cruises, you can visit any of the private islands listed below.

Amber Cove

Nestled along the stunning Amber Coast of the Dominican Republic, Amber Cove is a sprawling 30-acre cruise port featuring endless beaches, shops, and relaxation spots. With activities ranging from zip lining to catamaran rides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here.

The transportation hub at Amber Cove provides easy access to rental cars, taxis, and a variety of exciting shore excursions. For some land-based thrill, embark on an ATV adventure or soar through the rainforest on a zip line.

For aquatic fun, spend your day lounging at the beach or pool, try paddleboarding, swim with dolphins, or visit the Damajagua Cascades, where you can slide down waterfalls into natural, crystal-clear pools.

If you wish to explore the nearby city of Puerto Plata, you’ll discover a waterfront area filled with a marketplace, restaurants, shops, and historical exhibits. The recreational area offers a pool, a splash zone, private cabanas, bars, lounges, and beautiful green spaces for relaxation.

Grand Turk

Grand Turk serves as the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. If you seek a delightful combination of stunning landscapes and historical allure, Grand Turk is the perfect destination.

Cruising with Dinogo to this island reveals picturesque beaches, scenic walking paths, and a vibrant coral reef, along with unique remnants of the island’s former sea salt industry, such as salt ponds, historic windmills, and free-roaming donkeys.

In the capital of Grand Turk, Cockburn Town, you’ll find streets adorned with vibrant Bermuda-style architecture and the Turks and Caicos National Museum, showcasing an array of artifacts, from shipwreck treasures to a rare Lucayan duho.

The Grand Turk cruise center spans 18 acres, offering a sandy beach, a swimming pool, cabanas, beautifully landscaped grounds, a shopping plaza, bars, and restaurants. Alongside these attractions, you'll discover numerous exciting shore excursion options on Grand Turk.

Spend your day enjoying the beach, exploring all that Cockburn Town has to offer, or interacting with stingrays at Gibb’s Cay. For added excitement on Grand Turk, take a Segway for a tour around the island or explore the underwater world with a ride on a glass-bottom boat.

Half Moon Cay

When it comes to private islands, Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas is simply stunning. With its clear blue skies, crescent-shaped beaches, aquamarine waters, and gentle breezes, this cruise destination is a must-visit. Half Moon Cay is part of the Bahamas archipelago and serves as an important nesting ground for waterfowl, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts.

If you appreciate wildlife, consider joining an eco-bike and hike tour. Keep an eye out for bird species like wood doves and Bahama mockingbirds, and enjoy views of Stingray Park, Goat Cay, and Cat Island. For more nature-inspired adventures, explore Bone Fish Lagoon by kayak or embark on a nature walk that also offers an entertaining history lesson.

Prefer to make a splash? Water enthusiasts can swim, snorkel, or sail in the shallow waters surrounding the island, or enjoy a horseback ride along the beach and in the sea. If relaxation is what you seek, grab one of the luxurious cabanas on the beach and sip on a refreshing tropical cocktail.

Mahogany Bay

Nestled off the northern coast of Honduras is Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands and a hidden gem in the Caribbean Sea. When you take a cruise to Mahogany Bay on the southern shore, you’ll discover pristine sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant green landscapes. With a range of exciting shore excursions, you'll find it hard to leave this paradise.

Kick off your adventure by boarding the Magical Flying Beach Chair, which will take you from the cruise port welcome center straight to Mahogany Beach. Enjoy a swim in the stunning azure waters, or experience Snuba^™, a unique combination of scuba diving and snorkeling.

If you have a love for animals, you can ride horses along the beach and into the sea, swim with dolphins, or interact with Honduran pirates, birds, and monkeys at Gumbalimba Park. For certified scuba divers, the waters near Anthony’s Key offer a spectacular coral reef experience, or you can venture inland to explore Roatan’s jungle by ATV.

Looking for a lively spot? Make your way to West End Village, where you'll discover a variety of restaurants, bars, and numerous local boutiques.

Princess Cays

At the southern tip of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, you’ll find Princess Cays. A Dinogo cruise to this exclusive resort reveals unspoiled beaches and more than half a mile of soft, white-sand shoreline.

The cruise center offers amenities such as a complimentary beach barbecue, an observation tower, sand volleyball courts, and a range of watersport equipment, including kayaks, snorkeling gear, and paddle wheelers.

Looking for some private time with your partner? Leave the kids in the supervised children’s area and retreat to the adults-only sanctuary bungalow. If you’re in the mood for souvenirs, check out the craft market or explore the various shops available.

If you believed that unwinding on a private island was just a dream, you can now tick this off your bucket list with a Dinogo cruise to the Caribbean. Set sail from cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville, or Tampa, or depart from Baltimore, New York City, Charleston, Mobile, Galveston, or New Orleans.