Cruise lines are spending up to $250 million buying private Caribbean islands after being blasted for overrunning classic tourist destinations

Great Stirrup Cay (GSC), Norwegian Cruise Line's resort-style destination and 270-acre private island in the Bahamas (Courtesy NCL)Cruise lines are doubling down on private destinations and spending up to $250 million buying Caribbean islands as exclusive locations for their customers.

Norwegian, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney cruises are expanding their private beaches to help travelers avoid crowds and access an intimate resort experience.

Industry experts told the Wall Street Journal that major cruise lines have already spent tens of millions of dollars to secure the private properties.

Full story Cruise lines are spending up to $250 million buying private Caribbean islands after being blasted for overrunning classic tourist destinations



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