How The Rise of Private Island Cruising Can Change The Cruising Industry

As cruise ships are getting bigger and bigger, many cruise ports are saying no to them either because they can’t handle them or due to environmental concerns. That’s why there is a rise in private island cruising. Almost every major cruise line has a private island, and the number of private islands for cruising is likely to increase. That’s why, as a cruiser, you might be wondering what will be in the future. What if there are too many island destinations and too few cruise ports in the future? How will the cruising experience look like then? If you have the same questions, this blog post is for you.

1) Customized and Integrated Experience

When cruise lines own private islands, they can provide a customized experience to the cruisers. They can add a range of activities according to the preference of their audience, create unique food experiences, and create tailored shopping destinations. Each cruise can design the island experience according to its unique brand image and brand identity. So the customers can get the same experience, quality, and vibe both onboard and on excursions.

2) Cruise Lines Will Have More Control

Though customization and integrated experience are the benefits of private island cruising, with this comes a challenge. Cruise lines will have more control and authority over the destination, and there will be less competition. So cruise lines can increase their charges as they want. Cruisers will have to deal with higher costs because finding alternatives on an island may not be the easiest thing.

3) Less Cultural Interaction

One of the key benefits of cruise ships providing shore excursions instead of private islands is that cruisers get a unique cultural experience. On every cruise port, they get something new and unique. But with private island cruising, cruisers will not get that type of cultural interaction because the islands will be designed by the cruise companies. So this is another change that might appear as a result of this trend.

4) Local Communities Might Suffer

Since fewer people will be visiting local communities on different cruise ports, the local businesses might be affected. In every famous port city, there are local markets run by local people, especially for cruisers. They sell their cultural items and things unique to those areas. So if the rise of private island cruising gets too high, those local community businesses may see a decrease in demand.

5) The Environment

The shift to provide islands can have both positive and negative effects on the environment. The positive effect is that the cruise ports will not be polluted by the large ships, and the negative effect is that the island will have to bear that load. But on private islands, the cruise lines will have more authority to implement sustainable practices and protect the environment.

Thanks for Reading!

Please share your thoughts and ideas in the comment section. We would love to hear from you!