Ocean Cay FULL Island Tour! | Detailed Walk Through of MSC Private Island!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2022
  • Date Filmed: September 2, 2022
    Ahoy Mates!
    Welcome aboard Happy Travelers! In this series we are sailing on a seven night Western Caribbean sailing on the MSC Seashore! We will be departing Miami, Florida and visiting Ocho Rios Jamaica, Georgetown Grand Cayman, Cozumel Mexico, and Ocean Cay ( MSC’s Private Island). This is our first time sailing on an MSC vessel and Seashore is one of MSC’s newest and largest ships! We are excited and curious to see what MSC is all about!
    Today we would like to give you a full tour of MSC’s private island Ocean Cay! While this is not the largest or most action packed private island, it is arguably the most beautiful! We show you all of the main thoroughfares, gift shops, food locations, available beaches, excursion areas, and the iconic lighthouse! We hope this gives you an idea of what Ocean Cay has to offer and helps you prepare for your visit!
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  • @fredfolson5355
    @fredfolson5355 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great tour! I've been to that island several times since it opened. My wife and I are Diamond with MSC and have been cruising with them exclusively since 2016 in the Yacht Club. The YC experience is fantastic.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Fred! That's great! So glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @empink5_
    @empink5_ ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for the tour! Appreciate the effort you made to show us everything and explain everything as you went!

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Anonymously Me! So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching! 😊❤️🚢

  • @roddippel7562
    @roddippel7562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful production. I have been twice to the Cay twice. Very comprehensive and informative. Thank you

  • @acefox1
    @acefox1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the great video tour! We love all the fun you share with us in all of your videos! We can’t wait for each new one.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi acefox1! Thank you so much! That is so nice! 😍 So glad you enjoy the videos and look forward to them! ❤️ Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @speroconstantine9957
    @speroconstantine9957 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this thanks for all you do

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Spero! Absolutely! So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @Juancarlo4342
    @Juancarlo4342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty ty, for the video I was waiting for it. Once again great vlogs ty for all the information.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Chuck! Yay! 🤩 So glad it was worth the wait! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @TheFreedomgal
    @TheFreedomgal ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job with the Tour. Thanks for all the details

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi TheFreedomgal! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @Nicole44541
    @Nicole44541 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was a great walk through of the island. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it.

  • @TheDesigner321
    @TheDesigner321 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing this valuable information!!😊

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bev! Absolutely! Thanks so much for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @dawnrusso3278
    @dawnrusso3278 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seems like a nice place to spend the day. Thanks for the tour

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dawn! ❤️ We really enjoyed our time at Ocean Cay! The water clarity was definitely the highlight! It was gorgeous! 🤩 Ocean Cay was definitely one of our favorite things about MSC! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @maesams6212
    @maesams6212 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was very interesting and informative!
    Thank you for sharing!!!!!

  • @YazouYazi
    @YazouYazi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very detailed video. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @rebeccalyons1327
    @rebeccalyons1327 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best Ocean Cay tour I’ve seen yet!

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Rebecca! YAY! So glad you liked it! Thanks for the tip on the Lighthouse tour and thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

    • @rebeccalyons1327
      @rebeccalyons1327 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HoffmanHappyTravels I’m going on Meraviglia this month. When I first researched ship tours I looked to see if you had one one. Alas, no! I love your ship tours.

  • @CarrieredAway
    @CarrieredAway ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We are so excited to go in May!

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sarah! That's great! We hope you have a great time! 🤩 Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🏝

  • @diddo144
    @diddo144 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice tour

  • @FrCharlesButler
    @FrCharlesButler ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! Very informative. Thank you. We are doing 15 nights on Seashore starting end of the month and I was very curious about this port.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! That's great! We hope you have a wonderful time! Thanks for watching! 😊❤️🚢

  • @darlenegaston5128
    @darlenegaston5128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you very much 😊

  • @desireehall8626
    @desireehall8626 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @donaldcook4061
    @donaldcook4061 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review. Fantastic job! Keep up the incredible work!🎉🎉🎉

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Donald! Thank you so much! So glad you liked the tour! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @dwill123
    @dwill123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job. 👍

  • @asmrwaterskin2478
    @asmrwaterskin2478 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Like Ocean cay better than coco cay because Ocean cay feels more natural. Coco cay feels like a water park at Disney or Universal

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! That's totally understandable! Ocean Cay water was very beautiful and so clear! Definitely a highlight of sailing with MSC! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @Mstes2241
    @Mstes2241 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There should be a food truck that sell lobster roll, $12 and fried calamari $8 which is a good price from where I live. Can't wait to try it out.

  • @58jeffkenn
    @58jeffkenn ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video, thanks for doing all that walking!
    I think it's funny that they charge you $15 to climb all those stairs, why? ...lol

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jeff! Thanks for watching! Haha we did the lighthouse tour later in the day and it was a spectacular view but a lot of stairs lol 🤗🛳❤️

  • @rebeccalyons1327
    @rebeccalyons1327 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Lighthouse Tour looks like it’s $9 if you prebook before the cruise.

  • @iamtuben2
    @iamtuben2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed it there it's very nice but I was concerned about seeing a shark right next to the ship from my balcony (I have it on a short video).

  • @DJ_afroASH
    @DJ_afroASH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had to look up where this is at! Seems like it might be the closest private island to Florida it’s super close!

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi DJ! ❤️ YES! It is super close! I think Ocean Cay was our favorite thing about MSC! The water was so clear and beautiful! And we really liked that we stayed docked at the island all day! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @karencreel3312
    @karencreel3312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched a few videos of the island being rehabbed and turned into Ocean Cay. It used to be an Island that was being Sand mined. Those colorful buildings is where the staff live. Yes the staff live on the island.

    • @karencreel3312
      @karencreel3312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MSC also helped revive the coral reefs around the island.

    • @karencreel3312
      @karencreel3312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MSC also helped revive the coral reefs around the island.

    • @karencreel3312
      @karencreel3312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MSC also helped revive the coral reefs around the island.

    • @karencreel3312
      @karencreel3312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MSC also helped revive the coral reefs around the island.

    • @karencreel3312
      @karencreel3312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MSC also helped revive the coral reefs around the island.

  • @ernstgenzs7456
    @ernstgenzs7456 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome explanation thank you! Do you need to bring water from the ship.? How many miles would you say you walked all over?

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ernst! You can get cups of water and other drinks on the island at various bars and eateries! I’m not sure how many miles was walked while touring but with the lack of shade it was really hot! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @clinker69
    @clinker69 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful place. But beware of the jellyfish

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! Yes! You always have to be careful of the jellies! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @vicky8864
    @vicky8864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just booked the MSC cruise 🚢 . I regret after watching this video.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Vicky! Oh no! I hope you still have a good time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @beatandwin
    @beatandwin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    looks like The Truman Show

  • @maryanngambino7608
    @maryanngambino7608 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We are going here (also our first cruise ever!) in July 2023. Can’t figure out if there is an excursion to see the Bahamas pigs I think are in Bimini. Do you know anything about that?

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Maryann! That's so exciting! 🤩 I am not sure if there is an excursion for the pigs or not. I would maybe check through MSC directly to see if they have an excursion. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

    • @EzeAsuoha
      @EzeAsuoha ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Howd it go?

  • @TotesMAGoats69
    @TotesMAGoats69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ocean Cay

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi WCH! Overall we like CocoCay more but we really enjoyed our time at Ocean Cay! The water was beautiful and the snorkeling was excellent! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @outdoorsywannabe1888
    @outdoorsywannabe1888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which beach is included? Which chairs are included and extra charges? 😢

  • @justcruisinmommom2964
    @justcruisinmommom2964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m thinking about an MSC cruise however you you have any clue if they have white claws or hard seltzers there that it would be part of their alcohol package?

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I’m not sure about that. That would be something to ask MSC directly or your travel agent. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

  • @christinehampton2700
    @christinehampton2700 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! Thank you for this tour. Booked for our 1st MSC cruise in January...is there an adult-only beach that has beach chairs & close to a bar, that you don't need to pay extra to be at?

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Christine! We don’t remember an adults only specific beach, but over at Sunset beach there are lots of chairs and a bar nearby! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

    • @christinehampton2700
      @christinehampton2700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HoffmanHappyTravels thank you so much! Super helpful.

  • @simplytine2939
    @simplytine2939 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thought it was CAEE LIKE CAKE. I didnt know it is ki like key

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi SimplyTine! We're pretty sure that is how they pronounce it but not 100% sure! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @clarencemarquez8134
    @clarencemarquez8134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys, this MSC stop sure looks pretty "barren" compared to NCL's Harvest Cay in Belize, which has tons of free umbrellas, upgraded loungers, tons of shade from lots of Palm trees, giant swimming pool with swim up bar, incredible zipline and more!

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Clarence! It is a very "hot" island! Unfortunately this island had a hurricane come through and cause a lot of damage to the trees, so there is not a lot of natural shade. Definitely be prepared with hats and staying hydrated if you visit! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @thebrain6201
    @thebrain6201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are drinks and food included on the private island

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi The brain! Food and drinks are included minus the gelato stand and drinks at the bars. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @outdoorsywannabe1888
    @outdoorsywannabe1888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we bring our own snorkeling gear and use it on the island?

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Outdoorsy Wanna be! Yes! You can bring your own snorkel gear! All the beaches are included except for the Ocean House Beach which is for Yacht Club Members and the Paradise Sands Beach which is for people who booked an on island spa treatment. I'm not sure about the lounge chairs but all the ones we saw were included. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @elianaabreu-robles4573
    @elianaabreu-robles4573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, my name is Eliana, I am looking to become a travel vlogger and this video was such a great example of what I would like to do. First question, what kind of camera or phone are you recording this video with? Such a great quality video, clear and vibrant visuals and amazing audio and makes me feel like I'm there in person. Second, do you have any tips or recommendations on equipment, ideas, travel website, travel on a budget places to go, etc? I would appreciate all the help I could get. Wife and twin mom of 3-year-old girls here so would love to travel with my family and experience the world and make this a living if possible. Thank you and have a great day! 😄

    • @elianaabreu-robles4573
      @elianaabreu-robles4573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are actually going to Ocean Cay in Sept of this year and I wanted to start featuring videos of our experience with MSC Seaside on my vlog so if you have any tips or recommendations on video/ picture editing and what apps or platforms to use to edit those videos I would love that.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Eliana! That's great! So for this video we use our iPhone 14 pro for filming. We also use the DJI Osmo 3 gimbal for the phone when filming tours to make the footage more stable. For our daily vlogs we used to use our Sony ZV1, which is a great vlogging camera and does really well with preventing wind noise. But we have started using our iPhones for vlogs more often now, just because it's more convenient. The iPhone can sometimes pick up wind noise sometimes but we use the Rode Wireless Go 2 mics and they do really well, we use these on our tour videos as well! For editing software I use Adobe Premiere. I didn't start with Adobe because it was overwhelming to start with so I used iMovie for a while and then moved up to Adobe Premiere when I got the hang of editing in general. I hope this helps! If you have any more questions just let us know! We wish you all the luck in your journey! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

    • @elianaabreu-robles4573
      @elianaabreu-robles4573 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HoffmanHappyTravels Thanks for much! I will take your recommendations and look forward to putting together my vlog with those tips 🤗 Thanks for taking the time to reply to all of your comments 😁

  • @dutchman7216
    @dutchman7216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video but seriously it's $15 for the privilege of going to the top of that lighthouse?

  • @billjensen7832
    @billjensen7832 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tour and thank you but the background music is ridiculous and totally distracting. Way way way too loud in the background.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! So glad you liked the tour! We did not add background music to the video, that was just the music playing around the island. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @christineloa8130
    @christineloa8130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no pool?

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi christine loa! Correct, there's no pool on the island. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @zlatkokovach7862
    @zlatkokovach7862 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So what is the "best" beach on this island?

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Zlatko! It really depends on what your looking for, we thought Lighthouse Bay was the best for snorkeling but Sunset Beach was the best for lounging and having a beautiful view! We hope this helps! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

    • @zlatkokovach7862
      @zlatkokovach7862 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HoffmanHappyTravels I do not snorkel due to health-related issues. So, I am looking for the whitest sand, most turquoise, and clear water. It would help if there are some amenities, but the quality of the beach comes first. I'd appreciate if you list the top 2.

  • @yemisi5191
    @yemisi5191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MSC needs to put more money into this desert looking island if they plan on being bigger than RC. This is NOTHING like Cococay. Not even close. They should be ashamed of themselves.

    • @HoffmanHappyTravels
      @HoffmanHappyTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi yemis5191! Ya, Royal definitely broke the mold with private islands with Cococay. I will say this island had some really pretty water and some good snorkeling! Thanks for watching! 🤗🚢❤️

  • @rebeccalyons1327
    @rebeccalyons1327 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The best Ocean Cay tour I’ve seen yet!