Does Royal Caribbean own or lease CocoCay?

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.

How many people can CocoCay hold?

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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What is not included on CocoCay?

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.

Does anyone live on 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.

Does Royal Caribbean own an island in the Bahamas?

Royal Caribbean owns and operates Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, a private island that's 65 miles from Nassau. When it first introduced its beach club concept back in 2019, Royal Caribbean said the beach clubs would offer a distinctly different experience than the existing Perfect Day islands.

What is CocoCay drinking age?

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 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.

What currency does CocoCay use?

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.

Is CocoCay a private island?

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.

How much did Royal Caribbean pay for CocoCay island?

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.

Who owns CocoCay island?

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.

Can you go to CocoCay without a cruise?

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.

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.

Is CocoCay considered Bahamas?

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

Is CocoCay man made?

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.