Private islands in cruise tourism

THE CRUISE SHIPS THAT OPERATE IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA ARE CONSIDERED TRAVEL DESTINATIONS ALL BY THEMSELVES. THIS PERCEPTION IS BEEFED UP BY THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE ISLANDS

The Caribbean Sea and the West Indies panned out to be a major cruise area in the late 1970s. Its geographical structure allows short-haul navigation and the chance to visit little more than two dozen small island states and ports in its basin, with a diversity of customs, languages and colonial roots, which makes them a true mosaic of cultures and nationalities.

Cashing in on the region's image as a safe, terrorism-free destination, cruise lines offer innovative travel programs to attract a wider clientele. The United States opened new ports of call; and Mexico and the Island Caribbean expanded ports of call. The proximity of the Caribbean area to the United States and its mild climate during the winter months have been important factors in the growth of the cruise industry in the region.

The Caribbean has become the most important cruise destination in the world, with 40% of the global market share. For the period 2020-2027, 72 new ships belonging to the member cruise lines of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) have been announced, representing 244,000 new passenger capacity and an investment of 57.6 billion dollars.

Cruise corporations have acquired uninhabited islands, mostly in the Bahamas, because of their proximity to the Florida peninsula, and have created their own tourist destinations. Cruise lines such as Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean or MSC Cruises are some of the companies that own these "exotic pieces of land" where cruise passengers can enjoy an unforgettable stay, and which are promoted as the most exclusive places in the world.

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