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<\/p>\nThere are hundreds of beaches you can visit on a cruise, in the most beautiful parts of the world. But there\u2019s nothing quite like a private beach, where you can sink your toes into the soft sand and enjoy views and services not available to the general public.<\/p>\n
Too often, private beaches mean shelling out big bucks for high-end luxury beach resorts, but on a cruise you can experience the same kind of pampering for much less. (Some private beaches at cruise ports are included in your fare, others may require an additional shore excursion charge\u2014but it will still be less than the price of staying at a fancy resort.)<\/p>\n
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Nassau<\/strong><\/p>\n While this popular Bahamian port itself is not exclusive, a cruise to Nassau<\/a> can be your ticket to private beach paradise. Ask about excursions to the expansive Atlantis resort, which has its own private beach and Dolphin Cay<\/a>. Another option is to book an excursion to Balmoral Island<\/a> just off Nassau\u2019s coast. There you can enjoy the private island\u2019s white-sand beaches and bars, plus a swimming pool overlooking the aquamarine ocean.<\/p>\n Half Moon Cay<\/strong><\/p>\n This one is also in the Bahamas and it\u2019s an entire private island, so you\u2019d better believe it has a private beach. Half Moon Cay<\/a> looks like the kind of island you\u2019d love to be stranded on<\/a> for days on end – It\u2019s that postcard-perfect looking. If Half Moon Cay is on your itinerary, this exclusive experience is all part of your cruise, but you can also pay a little more to upgrade to a seriously swanky private day at the beach by renting a villa or cabana.<\/p>\n Grand Turk<\/strong><\/p>\n Turks & Caicos is famous for its posh hotels and resorts, but you can visit your own private beach when you cruise to Grand Turk<\/a> and explore all that\u2019s on tap at the Grand Turk Cruise Center. There is no charge for cruisers to use the beach here, so settle in on a beach lounger. There are beach floats and clam-shaped shades available for rent\u2014along with luxurious poolside cabanas. This beach is a short walk from where you disembark, and if you\u2019re looking for a really<\/em> private beach\u2014as in an uninhabited one\u2014ask about shore excursions that take you snorkeling or for lunch to one the area\u2019s many little untouched islands.<\/p>\n Mahogany Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n For a spot that\u2019s a little more under-the-radar, cruise to Roat\u00e1n and enjoy the private beach area of Mahogany Bay<\/a>. This island sits atop volcanic rock and one of the world\u2019s best coral reefs, making it ideal for snorkeling and other types of marine exploration. But if you\u2019re happiest stretched out on the sand or a lounger, Mahogany Bay has just what you need, including options to upgrade to VIP villas.<\/p>\n Amber Cove<\/strong><\/p>\n Nestled on the Dominican Republic\u2019s northern coast is where you\u2019ll find this new cruise destination that welcomes cruisers to a brand-new beachfront facility designed just for you.\u00a0 While there are plenty of things to do<\/a> in and near Amber Cove, we won\u2019t blame you if you decide to simply enjoy a stroll along the shore or plop under a beach umbrella for a well-earned dose of serenity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This post was created for Away We Go with Carnival<\/a>, the destination for getting in the getaway state of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are hundreds of beaches you can visit on a cruise, in the most beautiful parts of the world. But … read more<\/a>","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":5433,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,4],"tags":[60],"class_list":["post-5203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bahamas","category-travel","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"horseback](\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CL_Dest_half_moon_cay_14.jpg\")
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