MSC Private Island in The Emirates

MSC have just announced a new addition to their own private islands. This time it will be in the Emirates and offered on their Fantasia sailings.
This is really unusual as most cruise lines have their own islands in the Caribbean/Bahamas but nothing much further afield.
MSC are already really popular with their Emirates cruises during the winter months and I have no doubt that this will increase extra sales for them
So why are the private islands so appealing ?
Everyone dreams of having their own private desert island and although you are one of many passengers spending the day here it is still in an idyllic location with all the comforts from your cruise ship. When the ship docks they take food ashore and have buffet and BBQ lunches so you still benefit from meals included in the fare whilst sitting on a Caribbean beach.
They also have watersports and many other activities such as zip wires and waterslides depending which cruise line you are with.
This island in the Emirates will be different.
Sir Bani Yas Island is the largest natural island in the United Arab Emirates and is situated off the southwest region of Abu Dhabi. It is about a mile and a half long and is a beautiful paradise island.
So you can spend the day relaxing in paradise or you can also visit the Arabian Wildlife park which has 13,000 native yet endangered animals.
Take a one hour tour by four wheel drive and expect to see animals such as Giraffes, Flamingos and Cheetahs. There is also an Equestrian which will allow you to ride a horse of your choice to match your skill.
It gets better if you are booked into an Aurea suite you can also have a massage on the beach.
What better way to spend your day ?
Well done MSC for offering something new and exciting and I hope I personally get to visit myself at some stage.