Formally called Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Ocean Cay is a private island only accessible to MSC Cruises guests. Activities include beachside lounging, snorkeling, paddle boarding, lighthouse climbing, dining, shopping and more.

Nature is never far in Helsinki. Locals swim in the sea, walk forested trails, and gather mushrooms or berries all within city limits. One popular local habit is heading to the sauna, and the city offers several open-to-the-public options. Löyly, located on the waterfront, combines traditional wood-burning saunas with a sleek, modern design. In winter, visitors can even pair a sauna session with a quick dip through a hole cut in the ice for an experience both shocking and strangely calming.

Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, offers a captivating blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy. Founded in the 8th century, Aarhus boasts a rich history that visitors can explore at the Old Town Museum, an open-air museum that recreates Danish life through the ages with its historical buildings and interactive exhibits. The city's medieval roots are also visible in the well-preserved Aarhus Cathedral.

Baffin Island is Canada’s largest island and one of the Arctic’s most imposing landscapes, shaped by ice, migration, and long human presence. Inuit communities have lived here for thousands of years, developing deep connections to sea ice, wildlife, and seasonal movement.

Inyeug, more commonly known as Mystery Island, is a tiny, uninhabited islet off the coast of Aneityum in Vanuatu’s southernmost province. Measuring just 1.5 kilometers long, the island is completely free of roads, shops, and electricity. What it offers instead is pure seclusion and untouched beauty. Cruise ships often anchor offshore, bringing day visitors to its white-sand beaches and shallow coral lagoons, but once they depart, the island returns to stillness.