Can you go to CocoCay without a cruise? No, you can only visit CocoCay on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Most Bahamas and Caribbean sailings stop at the island.
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Perfect Day at CocoCay is a private destination exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, located in the Bahamas. You'll find endless ways to chill out and enjoy beautiful beaches and pristine water, plus thrilling experiences like the incredible Thril...
Of course, one of the biggest draws are the beaches on the island. Chairs and umbrellas are free for guests. If you want to have a great time on CocoCay without spending anything at all, just head to the beach.
Coco Cay is 1.0 miles long and 200 yards wide and can be easily explored by walking. There are two trams that operate on the island to offer ride service to cruise guests.
Perfect Day at CocoCay has three main free beaches. Chill Island is the sandy option all the way on the left side of the island, with its own beachside barbecue. South Beach, to the right and all way across the island from the pier, has the island's sports court.
Adrenaline seekers will find an upcharge for Thrill Waterpark, the Zipline and CocoCay's Up, Up and Away balloon ride. Shore excursions such as kayaking, parasailing or swimming with pigs will also incur a charge. Beach rentals of snorkel equipment or floating mats are available onsite at CocoCay for a surcharge.
The only people who live on CocoCay are Royal Caribbean employees, according to the cruise line. Here's what it's like to visit. As Royal Caribbean guests step onto the island, a band greets them with Caribbean tunes.
How Long Do You Spend at CocoCay? You'll have around 8 to 10 hours to explore it all. You can even return to the ship and go back out to the island any time all day.
SeaPass card and cash You'll need your SeaPass card to exit and re-board the ship. It's also how you'll pay for things on the island. Please note, there's also an island market with local Bahamian crafts, where items can be charged with your SeaPass card (until 2:30 p.m.) and cash (USD) is always accepted.
Drinking age in CocoCay (Royal Caribbean's private island) is 21. If you turn 21 during the trip, you may order bar beverages after verifying your age, on your birthday, at the Guest Services desk with your identification.
Absolutely! Beach chairs and umbrellas are complimentary to all of our guests and can be found throughout the island. Complimentary beach towels are available onboard your ship, can be brought onto the island, and exchanged throughout the day as desired at three towel exchange stations.
If you're sailing on a Royal Caribbean cruise from practically anywhere on the East Coast, then it's almost assured that you're going to make a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay — the cruise line's private island.
In May, Royal Caribbean International opened Perfect Day at CocoCay, a private island in the Bahamas available to passengers on the company's ships. The company spent $250 million on the island, installing features such as a 135-foot-tall waterslide and a 1,600-foot-long zip-line course.