To cruise lines, they're cash cows.
Related storiesThese are the three reasons cruise-run private destinations have become so important.
Amid rising fuel costs, it's easy to see why cruise lines would want to plan more itineraries around these nearby stops.
Private destinations keep profits in-houseThe bar had two halves: one on land and the other at pool level.
And because there's no need to rely on other excursion operators, they allow cruise lines to keep more profits in-house.
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