How much did Royal Caribbean pay for their island?

Royal Caribbean is building an adults-only extension to its $350 million private island. I toured the island earlier this year and saw why it's become so popular with cruisers. Many of Royal Caribbean's North America-based itineraries stop at its private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.



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Private island paradise: Royal Caribbean invested $250 million in transforming its private island into an amenity-packed spot for cruise guests. Action-packed, if you like: The island offers a broad mix of family-friendly activities, complimentary dining and peaceful lounging.

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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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Royal Caribbean says it has been one of Haiti's largest foreign investors for almost 30 years. The company spent $50 million developing Labadee.

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Q: What is Perfect Day at CocoCay? A: It's Royal Caribbean International's private island destination in The Bahamas. After a $250 million transformation in 2019, Perfect Day at CocoCay features more than 120 acres of pure thrill and ways to chill.

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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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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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ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S PRIVATE DESTINATIONS: LABADEE AND COCOCAY. The best Caribbean adventures await at Royal Caribbean's exclusive private destinations, Labadee, Haiti and CocoCay, Bahamas.

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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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It has a population of 38 (2010 census).

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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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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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In 1997, the Disney Cruise Line purchased a 99-year lease for Gorda Cay from the Bahamian government and renamed it Castaway Cay, intending for it to be the line's private island. The company spent $25 million over 18 months of construction.

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It comes as no surprise that the ship's captain has the biggest salary from working on a cruise ship. The master of the vessel has a huge responsibility for ship safety for crew and passengers along with navigation. The captain can earn almost $100,000 manually depending on the cruise line and experience.

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FAQ on Cruise Staff Salary A cruise ship crew member for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, or Norwegian Cruise Line can earn an annual average between $16,000 to $20,000. For leadership staff onboard cruise ships, the annual salary can be much higher from $30,000 to $100,000.

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Salary Ranges for Cruise Ship Captains The salaries of Cruise Ship Captains in the US range from $18,053 to $476,518 , with a median salary of $86,503 . The middle 57% of Cruise Ship Captains makes between $86,503 and $216,093, with the top 86% making $476,518.

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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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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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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...

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