Who lives 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.



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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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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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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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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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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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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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It has a population of 38 (2010 census).

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Sampson Cay, The Bahamas John Malone overtook Ted Turner as the biggest private land owner in the U.S. when he amassed 2.2 million acres in 2011. He now currently owns Sampson Cay, in the Exuma chain of islands in the Bahamas.

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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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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.

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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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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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Can you go to CocoCay without a cruise? No, you can only visit CocoCay on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Most Bahamas and Caribbean sailings stop at the island.

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CocoCay spa services are also available at an added cost. While most dining during your Perfect Day at CocoCay is included, food at Captain Jack's offers a la carte pricing.

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If you're sailing on a Royal Caribbean cruise from practically anywhere on the East Coast, then it's almost assured that you're going to make a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay — the cruise line's private island.

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A maximum of two ships can dock at this private island. Cruise calendar for this port.

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