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How many people can CocoCay hold?

RCI also considered the option for 3-ship calls per day, thus increasing the island's max daily passenger capacity from 6000 to 12000 (with bigger liners). In 2023, CocoCay's facilities were expanded to easily accommodate up to 13000 guests daily.



Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in the Bahamas, has a maximum daily capacity of approximately 13,000 guests. This capacity was significantly expanded following a $250 million renovation that added a massive pier capable of docking two "Oasis-class" ships—the largest cruise ships in the world—simultaneously. On days when two such ships are in port, the island can feel quite busy, though it is designed with multiple distinct zones (like Thrill Waterpark, Chill Island, and the Coco Beach Club) to disperse the crowds effectively. The island features the tallest waterslide in North America and the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, designed to accommodate thousands of swimmers at once. While 13,000 is the technical peak, the average daily attendance is often closer to 6,000 to 9,000, depending on the ship schedule. To ensure a good experience, the island employs a staff of over 400 "islanders" who live on-site to maintain the facilities and manage the logistical flow of the thousands of vacationers arriving each morning.

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Most days you can expect two ships in port, meaning the island can get busy. There's still plenty of room for everyone, but popular spots may see crowds. CocoCay is a hit among passengers and Royal Caribbean. These days, more than half the cruise line's sailings visit.

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It has a population of 38 (2010 census).

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

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Average wait time for any of the slides was 60 minutes, and staff said the afternoon lines can be even worse. We waited 2 hours for Daredevils Peak.

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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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