How much did CocoCay cost?

Tourism. 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.



Royal Caribbean's private island destination in the Bahamas, officially known as Perfect Day at CocoCay, cost approximately $250 million to transform and build. The massive investment, completed in 2019, turned a relatively simple "beach stop" into a high-tech "thrill and chill" water park destination. The budget covered the construction of the "Thrill Waterpark," which features North America's tallest waterslide (Daredevil's Peak at 135 feet), the Caribbean's largest freshwater pool (Oasis Lagoon), and a 1,600-foot-long zip line. A significant portion of the cost was also dedicated to the pier construction, which allows the world's largest Oasis-class ships to dock directly at the island instead of using smaller tender boats. This investment has proven highly successful, as the island is now consistently ranked as the top-rated destination in Royal Caribbean's global portfolio, driving significant "on-island" revenue through cabana rentals and specialty dining.

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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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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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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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leaveitallbehind. 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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The beginnings of Little Stirrup Cay aka Coco Cay as a cruise private island. Leased since 1977 and purchased since 1988, Norwegian Caribbean Line (now NCL) was already using the neighboring island of Great Stirrup Cay.

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Royal Caribbean cruisers don't need a passport to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas since it is a “private” island. However, guests are required to follow their cruise itinerary.

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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.

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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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