How much did Royal pay for CocoCay?


How much did Royal pay for CocoCay? 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.


Do CocoCay workers live on the island?

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.


How long is the wait at CocoCay?

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.


Does anyone live on Perfect Day at 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. As Royal Caribbean guests step onto the island, a band greets them with Caribbean tunes.


Who is CocoCay owned by?

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.


What is the drinking age in CocoCay?

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.


How much did Royal Caribbean pay for Labadee?

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


Does celebrity use CocoCay?

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


Who owns Perfect Day island?

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.


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.


Does Royal Caribbean own or lease CocoCay?

CocoCay and Labadee are both leased (rather than owned) by Royal Caribbean from their respective countries, The Bahamas and Haiti.


What is the most expensive Caribbean cruise ship?

Allure of the Seas is the most expensive cruise ship in operation. It is the latest cruise ship in the Oasis class, owned by Royal Caribbean International. About $1.4bn was incurred in the building of this world-class cruise ship.