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MSC Cruises Unveils More Details About Beach Destination on Catalina Island

Image: Catalina Sugar Beach is scheduled to open in November (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)

by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Thu August 6, 2026

MSC Cruises is sharing more details about the beach destination it’s developing on Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic.

In April, the company revealed that it was partnering with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas to develop upgraded facilities and a more seamless beach experience for guests sailing from La Romana.

Now, the company has decided on a name: Catalina Sugar Beach. Set to open in November, when MSC Cruises starts weekly seven-night sailings from La Romana, the destination will be operated in partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas. It will welcome guests from MSC Cruises, Explora Journeys, other cruise lines and those staying at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas.

Guests will be able to enjoy:

Dining Facilities – A signature open-air beach pavilion buffet will be the central dining hub of the island, offering international dishes and local specialties. An adjacent shaded dining area offers comfortable al-fresco table seating with panoramic sea views.
Beverage Facilities – Two bars will be on offer including a tropical open-air palapa bar that will welcome guests with refreshments and act as a shaded social pavilion with ocean views.
Water Sports Center – The center point for guests wishing to explore the surrounding clear waters, with equipment available to rent.
Cabanas – The island will be equipped with comfortable daybeds and cabanas available for rent, offering the most comfortable way to enjoy a day at Catalina Sugar Beach.
Upgraded Facilities – Functional facilities across the island will be upgraded, with comfortable, stylish changing, shower and WC services.
A picturesque pathway – wind through the island’s lush natural landscape to a dramatic viewpoint, with educational signage along the route inviting guests to discover and learn more about the island’s diverse tree species. Along the pathway, elevated clearings within the vegetation will offer scenic views overlooking the beach and surrounding island landscape.