Do people live in perfect day CocoCay?

The only people who live on CocoCay are Royal Caribbean employees, according to the cruise line. Here's what it's like to visit.



No, there are no permanent residents or overnight guest accommodations on Perfect Day at CocoCay. The island is an uninhabited private destination in the Bahamas owned and operated exclusively by Royal Caribbean. While the island is bustling with thousands of people during the day, they are all either cruise passengers or staff members who commute from the ship or nearby islands. In 2026, the only people "living" on the island are a small skeleton crew of security, maintenance, and facility managers who stay in dedicated crew housing tucked away in a non-guest "backstage" area. These staff members typically rotate on short-term shifts. Guests cannot book overnight stays on the island; all visitors must return to their cruise ship before it departs in the late afternoon or early evening. While there were rumors of "overnight cabanas" or a luxury hotel being added to the island's expansion plans for late 2026, the current model remains strictly a day-use "chill and thrill" destination for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises passengers.

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RCI does house a permanent employee staff (on contract rotation) at Coco Cay and Labadee. The housing on Coco Cay for the staff is in the center of the island and easily visible from the center trail.

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At this time we do not have overnight stays at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Guests seeking to experience more of Perfect Day at CocoCay can consider our Two Stops at Perfect Day sailings for twice the thrill and chill in one short getaway.

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Coco Cay aka Little Stirrup Cay, is privately owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL). It is about one mile long, 1/3 of a mile wide, and its white-sand beach is reserved exclusively for RCCL's guests.

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Yes! Wi-Fi package purchased onboard or on Cruise Planner will be active on the island.

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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.

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Perfect Day at Cococay is a private island owned and operated by Royal Caribbean that offers visitors a tropical escape complete with breathtaking views from a hot-air balloon and many exciting activities.

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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.

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Sampson Cay, The Bahamas John Malone overtook Ted Turner as the biggest private land owner in the U.S. when he amassed 2.2 million acres in 2011. He now currently owns Sampson Cay, in the Exuma chain of islands in the Bahamas.

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Alcohol: The drinking age ON-BOARD the ship is 21 at all times (regardless of it being in “international waters”). Drinking age ASHORE (OFF THE SHIP) in Nassau is 18. Drinking age in CocoCay (Royal Caribbean's private island) is 21.

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CocoCay is a natural sandy island in the Bahamas which was discovered by explorers over 500 years ago. It has since been developed into an amazing private cruise resort. Man-made enhancements include the docking pier and an artificial reef fish habitat.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which owns Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, assumed the lease of the island upon acquisition of Admiral Cruises in 1988. In 2019, the island was extensively renovated by Royal Caribbean at the cost of $250 million and renamed Perfect Day at CocoCay.

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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.

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Always a favorite of Disney cruisers, Castaway Cay is Disney Cruise Line's private bit of paradise in the Bahamas.

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Coco Cay (Little Stirrup Cay), Bahamas History Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, assumed the lease of the island upon acquisition of Admiral Cruises in 1988 and renamed it Coco Cay.

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If you want a quiet spot, go to Chill Island Chill Island is accessible via the green pathway that is towards the left side when you walk onto Perfect Day at CocoCay. Once at Chill Island, keep to the left side of the area for pristine ocean views that has no music or the sounds of people at the pool or water park.

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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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Make your way through the different coves of Oasis Lagoon®, each with a vibe all its own. Splash right in at the kid-friendly sloping entry. Take your first sip of a cold Coco Loco at the swim-up bar before lounging on one of three swim-up islands.

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Children under age 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed guest age 14 or older to enter Thrill Waterpark. Children under four years of age enjoy free admission to Thrill Waterpark. Our staff can help you with everything from reserving a cabana to booking attractions and activities.

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