The project, which has received government approval, will entail new entertainment areas, a private yacht club, additional buildings to house staff, new storm and drainage systems, a solar farm and more, Eyewitness News reported today. The news outlet cited a Central Bank economic and financial developments report.
Six-week closure
As earlier noted here, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve will be closed for a six-week period, from April 7 to May 22, 2024.
MSC Cruises has said this is to 'make necessary guest experience enhancements and support the island’s future growth plans.'
On Tuesday an MSC spokesperson told Seatrade Cruise News the company had nothing further to add at this stage.
The cruise line had always planned a phased development for Ocean Cay, which took its first cruise ship in December 2019.
Phase II
This $100m in work represents Phase II, according to the Central Bank report.
Of course MSC has continuously been enhancing features, including adding a Marine Conservation Center that's undertaking an ambitious 'super coral' project which seems all the more pressing given the recent record high ocean temperatures that pose a threat to reefs.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve features on nearly all MSC cruises from the US.
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