How much did it cost to buy CocoCay?

Thanks to a $250 million transformation, Royal Caribbean's once-sleepy private island retreat in the Bahamas is offering eye-opening travel amenities to its cruise passengers.



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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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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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Celebrity Cruises has announced revamped summer 2024 itineraries onboard Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Reflection, which now include Perfect Day at CocoCay on several sailings.

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Top stars globally have resorted to owning private Islands. A perfect example is Johnny Depp, an American actor, producer and musician. While filming his first Pirates of the Caribbean film, the famous actor fell in love with the Bahamas. As a result, he acquired a 45-acre tropical private Island in the Caribbean.

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The Most Expensive Island – Lanai Island, Hawaii – $610 million. Valued at $500 million, the Lanai Island is hands down the best and most expensive island in Hawaii and the world at large. Its owner, Larry Ellison, is also the founder of Oracle.

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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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You'll need your SeaPass card to pay for things on the island. 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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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.

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It has a population of 38 (2010 census).

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Is there an admission fee? There is no admission fee to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay. Most of the experiences at Perfect Day at CocoCay are complimentary. Some of these include Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, the shipwrecked Captain Jill's Galleon l...

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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.

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Top 10 exclusive celebrity islands in the world:
  • Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas – Johnny Depp.
  • Island off the coast of Dubai – Pamela Anderson.
  • Lanai, Hawaii – Larry Ellison.
  • Bonds Cay, Bahamas – Shakira.
  • Blackadore Caye, Belize – Leonardo Dicaprio.
  • Rooster Cay, Bahamas – Eddie Murphy.
  • Musha Cay, Bahamas – David Copperfield.


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The mostly local Bahamian employees live on the island, which is only operational when guests are there.

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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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Perfect Day at CocoCay is a private destination exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, located in the Bahamas.

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