CocoCay: 21+ Tips &

Things to Know for

Royal Caribbean’s
Private Island (Prices,
What to Do, And More)
By Tanner Callais - October 15, 2022

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When it comes to cruise line private islands,

there is CocoCay… and then everything else.
Royal Caribbean has completely
transformed its private island into a world-
class port of call with swimming pools,
waterslides, and even over-the-water
cabanas.

CocoCay is Royal Caribbean’s private island that’s a

playground for kids and adults. Whether you want
excitement or just to chill on the beach, it’s all there for you.

Ever since the cruise line put in an

investment totaling $250 million (about 25%
the cost of a brand-new cruise ship) to
completely overhaul the destination a few
years ago, those who have visited CocoCay
have raved about the island.

But if you’ve never visited before (or it’s

been a while since you have) you might be
wondering exactly what you can expect
during your visit. Cruzely has you covered.
Below we review everything you could want
to know, including details about everything
on the island, from prices to tips and more.

In This Article...
1. What Is Perfect Day at CocoCay?
2. Where Is CocoCay?
3. What’s the Di8erence Between the
Old CocoCay and the New Version?
4. What Can I Do on CocoCay?
5. Where Can I Eat?
6. Perfect Day at CocoCay Price List
7. CocoCay Tips & Things to Know

What Is Perfect Day at CocoCay?

Thrill Waterpark on CocoCay. There is an admission charge for

this area, which features 13 waterslides and more.

For years Royal Caribbean operated

CocoCay in the Bahamas. The private island
— exclusively for the cruise line’s ships —
oNered plenty to like. It had beaches, a
number of activities, snorkeling, and more.
Essentially, it was an extension of life on the
cruise ship.

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Over the years, you might have noticed that

cruise ships have become larger and more
extravagant. Today’s ships have entire
neighborhoods, wave simulators, countless
restaurants, bars, clubs, and more.

In other words, private islands like CocoCay

could actually be a downgrade from
hanging out on a modern cruise ship. So
Royal Caribbean decided to upgrade the
island.

Investing $250 million, the area is now

known as “Perfect Day at CocoCay” and
oNers the most wide-range of amenities of
any cruise line island.

There’s a complete waterpark, a 33,000

square foot pool, beaches, restaurants, and
even over-the-water bungalows straight out
of Fiji. It’s all designed to make a world-class
destination for Royal Caribbean’s
passengers.

Where Is CocoCay?

Map data: INEGI, Google

The island sits in the Bahamas, just about

140 miles due east of Miami. That makes it
ideal for any Royal Caribbean ship that sails
in the area, including those coming from
ports like Miami, Port Canaveral and Port
Everglades.

Given the proximity, if you are sailing from

anywhere departing the east coast of
Florida, then chances are your ship will
make a stop here.

What’s the Difference Between the

Old CocoCay and the New Version?

To put it simply, just about everything.

The old version of the island had some

amenities and entertainment, but it was
primarily a place to hang out by the beach
and maybe do some water activities like
snorkel or kayak.

Perfect Day at CocoCay now has tons of

activities. While the main beach (now known
as Chill Beach) is still there, practically
everything else is new within the past
several years. Where there was once just
jungle brush now sits an entire waterpark.
The cruise line also built the largest
freshwater pool in the Caribbean and the
tallest waterslide in North America. And did
we mention the helium balloon that can
take you up 450 feet in the air?

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The closest analogy we can think of is Las

Vegas when it was a sleepy town in the
desert with a few casinos compared to Las
Vegas today.

Here’s a picture of what the island used to

look like before the renovation:

How CocoCay used to look before the renovations. Map Data:

Google

And here are some images of how it looks

now:

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What Can I Do on CocoCay?

With the number of attractions, it can be a

bit overwhelming to get an idea of
everything that’s available. Here’s a run-
down of what’s on the island:

Thrill Waterpark ($)

Perhaps the crown jewel of the island, the
Thrill Waterpark oNers a ton of diNerent
water activities (including 13 diNerent
slides). The highlight is Daredevil’s Tower,
home of the tallest waterslide in North
America at 135 feet tall, along with several
other slides. There’s also the Adventure
Pool (an over-the-water obstacle course) a
massive wave pool, Splash Summit (another
group of slides), and a spot to eat (See our
full guide to Thrill Waterpark here.)

Want the best view of CocoCay and the surrounding area?

Head to Up, Up, and Away.

Up, Up, and Away ($)

A helium balloon that rises 450 feet into the
air, Up, Up, and Away can give you a bird’s
eye view of the entire island, your ship, and
the stunning waters of the Bahamas. 

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Zip Lines ($)

Royal Caribbean is known for having zip
lines on their Oasis-class ships. CocoCay
extends the trend… literally. You can zig zag
across the island, getting a great view and
an adrenaline rush at the same time.

Captain Jill’s Galleon (Free)

A free water feature for the kids, Captain
Jill’s Galleon is in the style of a pirate ship
with water cannons and multiple slides. In
other words, you’re not getting out of here
dry.

Splashaway Bay (Free)

Similar to what you’ll hnd on many Royal
Caribbean ships, CocoCay features a
Splashaway Bay. The splash park features
sprayers, dumping buckets, slides, and
more. If your kid is smaller, they will love
the area. Older kids will likely want to go to
the Thrill Waterpark.

Chill Island/Harbor Beach (Free)

If you want some beach time, then these
spots are ideal. Packed with umbrellas and
chairs, they feature a wide beach and calm
blue water. There is also the Chill Grill to
grab a bit to eat when you’re hungry. A
straw market is also here if you want to do
a little local shopping.

CocoCay features Oasis Lagoon, one of the largest pools

you’ll ever see.

Oasis Lagoon (Free)

Lagoon? Maybe it should be called a lake
instead. The Oasis Lagoon is the largest
freshwater pool in the Caribbean. It’s
surrounded by umbrellas and loungers,
making it a great place to spend the day.
There’s also a gradual entrance (for those
who don’t want to dive in) and a swim-up
bar.

Want somewhere more exclusive? The Coco Beach Club

features a restaurant, infinity pool, and private beach.

Coco Beach Club ($)

Coco Beach Club is an exclusive enclave on
the island. It features a private entrance,
along with an open-air restaurant serving
higher-end dishes (hlet mignon and lobster)
than you’ll hnd elsewhere on the island.
There is also an inhnity pool and bar.

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The most notable feature, however,  is a

group of over-the-water cabanas. Rent one
of these and you have your own private
ioating spot to relax and unwind, complete
with waiter service and your own slide into
the water. (See our guide to the Coco
Beach Club here.)

South Beach (Free)

If you want something a little more active
on the beach, the South Beach might be
your destination. It features volleyball,
basketball, kayaking, paddle boarding. Or
you can just hang out on the beach. As with
other beaches, there are also plenty of
loungers, umbrellas, daybeds, cabanas, and
more.

Where Can I Eat?

You won’t go hungry while on the island. As

well, you don’t have to spend any money on
food either, unless you want to.

A Snack Shack on CocoCay. These spots are dotted around the

island, featuring burgers, sandwiches, and more.

Skipper’s Grill/Chill Grill (Free)

These two spots are complimentary, serving
typical beach fare at lunch time. The menu
includes chicken, salads, burgers, dogs, and
desserts. You can think of it as an extension
of the Windjammer buNet on Royal
Caribbean ships. 

Snack Shack (Free)

Dotted around the island are several Snack
Shacks. These spots serve up burgers,
chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and salads.
You can also get fries and mozzarella sticks,
as well as desserts like funnel cake. The
Snack Shacks have longer hours than
Skipper’s/Chill Grill and since there are
several, it’s never far to a bite to eat. You
might also hnd them handy because there
are normally smaller crowds than the large
buNets.

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Restaurant at Coco Beach Club (Included

with Admission)
This restaurant is included with paid
admission to the Coco Beach Club. Here,
you can get your choice of a number of
higher-end dishes, complimenting the
exclusive atmosphere. Filet mignon, grilled
lobster, and garlic tiger prawns are all on
the menu, as are things like rum cake and
chocolate brownies for dessert.

Captain Jack’s ($)

It’s more of a bar than a restaurant, but
Captain Jack’s serves some bar food like
chicken wings and steak fries. There is a
small charge for items from here.

Perfect Day at CocoCay Price List

Royal Caribbean is known for variable

pricing of nearly everything on its ships.
What you pay depends on your specihc
sailing. CocoCay is similar. While visiting the
island — and many attractions — are free,
there is lots that you’ll have to pay for if you
want to enjoy it.

We’ve listed some prices below from a

recent cruise. What you will pay depends
on your speciMc trip (for instance, we’ve
seen prices of $130+ for admission to thrill
Waterpark). Prices will be available when
you board the ship or online with your
cruise planner.

Note: You can often get discounts for

booking early. Also, there are occasional
sales. For instance, during Black Friday we
saw rates cut essentially in half for many
items.

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Prices seen during a recent cruise. Note that prices can

change depending on your specific trip. Cabanas are good
for up to 8 people in most cases and will include admission
to the Coco Beach Club or Thrill Waterpark if in that area.

CocoCay Tips & Things to Know

CocoCay features some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll

ever see.

The Island Can Handle up to 9,000 Guests

at a Time
According to Royal Caribbean, CocoCay can
handle a lot of people — up to 9,000 at the
current conhguration. With that sort of size,
having one ship in port should provide
plenty of space without a lot of
overcrowding. But the number of guests it
can hold should tip you oN that it could
mean multiple ships visiting the port on
some days. On these days, its obviously a
bigger crowd, but no overwhelming.

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