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A Private Tour Of A $250 Million Superyacht, The Caribbean’s Best Honeymoon Destinations And More Travel News

MSC Group is adding a new beach destination with buffets, bars and cabanas as it expands guest offerings beyond cruises.

  • MSC revealed details this week for Catalina Sugar Beach, a redeveloped destination on Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic, set to open in November.
  • The project, operated with CTL Maritime, Casa, and Campo Resort & Villas, supports MSC Cruises' plans to launch year-round Southern Caribbean sailings from Romana this year.
  • Visitors will find an open-air buffet, two bars, cabanas, and the PLAY hub offering puzzles and games for a complete beach experience.
  • Lynn Torrent, president of MSC Cruises North America, said the island will be 'the highlight' of seven-night cruises; MSC Opera trips start at $209 per person.
  • MSC is expanding its land-based portfolio with Sandy Cay, a new private island in the Bahamas scheduled to welcome guests in 2028.
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Major cruise line announces new Caribbean beach port

MSC Cruises is introducing a new port stop for its Caribbean cruise sailings starting in late 2026.

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The MSC Group has revealed that Catalina Sugar Beach will be the name of the new leisure destination located on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana (Dominican Republic). The proposal, developed in collaboration with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, is undergoing a deep remodeling on this protected natural monument, with the aim of starting operations in November 2026. The enclave will be available for MSC Cruises and Explo…

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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