We were at Perfect Day 2 weeks agoaand alll excursios were canceled due to high winds, but WOS did dock as well as Oasis of the Seas. It wasn't too crowded and we just hung out at Chill Island. Plenty of seating. Chilled Grill was great, too!!!
@@theresanyamekye Yes, they refunded it as an onboard credit. They don't refund it back to the credit card. I was able to use it to spend on shopping at their $12 sale.
I went on my first cruise July 5th, it stopped at coco cay, it was so nice, I could’ve stayed at oasis lagoon all day and just relax. Didn’t pay for anything extra. Food was good, I wish we had two days here instead of port canveral.
I think Royal needs to seriously consider more transparent, consistent pricing for Perfect Day add-ons. I am planning a visit in 2025. It's hard to budget for Perfect Day or even to know which sailing to choose when you can't see the prices.
I have been to Cococay 15 times in the last 2 yrs and only paid for extras 1 time ($100 for the coco beach club) There is so many included activities/food options to choose from I still don't feel the need to pay anything extra
Contact a travel agent. They have access to a Royal Caribbean agent site that allows them to view a pre cruise planner for any sailing and should be able to tell you what the current rate is for stuff on a specific sailing. If you are looking at something 18-24+ months out some of the info may not be posted yet, but regardless it’s a great tool for what you’re talking about.
So true, but I have been to Cococay 15 times in the last 2 yrs and only paid for extras 1 time ($100 for the coco beach club) There is so many included activities/food options to choose from I still don't feel the need to pay anything extra
No I haven't been to Thrill waterpark - but that's because I have annual passes to Volcano Bay, Aquatica, and Disney water parks.. If you don't live in an area that has many water parks - perhaps try it out - I haven't heard anything bad about it. @@LordHotcakes
Here's a little thing I learned from my last visit there. Since the Island is owned by Royal. If you have the internet package, you can actually use their internet on the island! So if you want to stream some of the fun you are doing, show your family why they should of came with you, or just relax on the hammock and watch a video or 2. Just make sure not to take your phone off airplane mode! XD
Thank you so much for this video!! Heading there in less than 3 weeks for my third time. The first two times I felt lost and had no idea where to go. This video helped me so much make a plan and not miss out on anything fun!
I was just at Coco Cay last week, this was my second time going I had a 6 day on Adventures of the Seas, I booked the new Hideaway adults only beach area and man I will say they did it up right, loved it, plenty of beach chairs , I will say they need to add a few more waiters , the one that was working our section did pretty good but could have used some help, outside of that everything was perfect, the pool is plenty big and the drinks were awesome, Hideaway Huts food was fresh and hot and hit the spot, will definitely book it in November when I go on Utopia of the Seas!!
@@veronicaandrade462 you get off the ship around 8 am and don’t have your be back until around 4 or 4:30 if I remember correctly, you will be given the times it could vary from ship to ship but I think that’s about the normal times
I love Coco Cay , I went there in October on Harmony of the Sea and I’m going back in November on Wonder of the Sea, best port I’ve been to, me and the wife hung out in South Beach area
Matt, here are two observations: [1] This island looks very much like Icon of the Seas (e.g., distinctive neighbourhoods; variety of bars and restaurants; many slides and pools, etc.) except that the island has many more square feet per guest. . . [2] ironically, the fact that so many people go ashore on port-days is one of the wonderful benefits for the few that stay on a cruiseship whenever it docks. I also think that there are more food-options and beverages on the ships than on any of the land-based venues....Truly, a Royal Caribbean/Holland America/Carnival or similar type/size of modern cruise-ship is a multifaceted destination in itself....
In May will be back on cococay and at one point the beach club was run $ 340. Now it’s costing $270 each. Once we gave $180 and I thought that was too much. RC is very proud of their beaches😂
Thanks for this video, taking my cruise with my son in July. I was wondering what are we going to do but now i see it's plenty to do aside from the excursions. Thought i had to do excursions or they would be nothing to do
I love your video its helpful . This will be my first cruise at Royal Caribbean I been in b Carnival cruise b couple times so time to try different cruise . I can’t wait for vacation with Royal Caribbean Allure of the sea.
Matt, I have visited Coco Cay back when it was just a relaxing private island destination before the pier and all the different island experiences were created. Basically, before Coco Cay was turned into a version of an Atlantis waterpark. I feel something was lost when RCCL added so much to the island. I visited Hideaway Beach at Coco Cay the 2nd day it was opened for paying cruise passengers earlier this month. Was it fun? Absolutely! I kept thinking though the whole time this energy & fun should be in the pool area of a cruise ship vs the island. I've visit MSC's Ocean Cay twice in the last year and it reminds me of Coco Cay before all the changes. Far more tranquil and quieter. I do realize though just from observation that Coco Cay evolution has been a success for Royal Caribbean with cruise passengers. However, I'm looking forward to seeing Labadee in April as it looks far more relaxed than Coco Cay is now.
Loved the coco cay beach club- pool and beach was beautiful. The service was terrific. Went there with ICON. On previous cruises I look for the Cuban sandwich at the islands windjammer style buffet. The experience of lunch at the beach club at beach club pavilion was extra special. Food was amazing. Lunch was quiet. Landscape of island coco cay beach club with chairs, lounges, exclusive towels, and waiter service is exclusive and beautiful. The bathrooms are exclusive and air conditioned. I was impressed. Still not sure if it’s worth the price point, but I thought it was worth a try on ICON. I was not disappointed at all.
I was at cocccay island when it was combined with a Bahamas cruise 23 years ago, and boy they've really made cococay waaaayy better than what I remember. 23 years would do it lol. It was a rough island, almost seemed still undeveloped. i was on a princess cruise at the time though.
When we went to Thrill Island we got there right when it opened. There were hardly any guest there, lines didn’t get long until about noon. Our ship was the only one there for the day but next month we’ll be on Icon and Independence will be there 2 hours before us. I think we’ll skip Thrill Island this time.
J'y serai en novembre 2024 sur Icon of the sea. J'ai pas tout compris ce que le narrateur disait , car je trouvais qu'il parlait trop vite, je comprend un peu la langue anglaise, mais j'aurais aimé une traduction en français! Très hâte d'être là en novembre 2024!!! ❤❤
Beautiful vid, it helps a first-timer like me so much. Can anyone tell me if I have to pay for soft drinks? I know alcohol cost, but what about soft drinks at the eating stations that are included with your cruise?
Great video! Is thrilled water park worth it? We are sealing in June on Allure of the seas and the ship doesn't have any water slides. My boys love water parks so we are thinking of getting it, just don't know if is worth it based on their high prices.
How wheelchair accessible is CocoCay? The Straw Market looks like it is all sand. Is the balloon accessible? In fact, it looks like you have to go through sand to get almost anywhere.
You mentioned that the swim up bar at South Beach costs extra. I could not find a price for this on the RC site. Do you actually have to pay money to swim out there and use the bar? Does the drink package work at that swim up bar? It does not look like something that should cost extra.
The extra cost mentioned is having to buy the Sri is if you don’t have a package
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Is there any heated pool that I can go with kids? I saw there is in hideaway but that is adults only. Last time we went there the pool water was so cold 🥶 for everything “family friendly”
Those beds and cabanas are a bit too close together for my liking to make them worth the money. Not to mention having two rows means the ones in the back will have very obstructed views.
Great video! May will be my 2nd trip to CocoCay since it's been build up was here when it was nothing but a place to picnic. What was the name of the special sandwich and is the Snack Shack in Oasis Lagoon?
Curious if anybody saw the TH-camr MrBeast when he went to different islands. No surprise perfect day what is the most expensive at 250 million He rented the island for a video shoot. they even kept it open at night for him and his friends. First time I ever saw anybody at the island and water park at night it looked awesome.
Hi, I can’t seem to get any ballpark price on how much it cost to rent snorkel gear at Coco Cay, do you know around how much they charge to rent snorkel gear there? Also, I had to ask you in another video comment about if activities on the ship, such as waterslides and Rockwall, etc., staying open on port day (such as perfect day at CocoCay and Nassau?
As for the snorkel gear, we learned the hard way from a previous excursion to buy our own! Doesn’t have to be a professional set, just something for an adult from a sporting goods store. Toss it in your suitcase and thank me later!
They should have a cruise where they just stay at CocoCay for 3 days! Give me 3 Sea Days on the Icon and 3 land days on CocoCay and I’m golden!
I'm in.
Thank you for thoroughly explaining Coco Cay. Very helpful.
You are so welcome!
This will be our first cruise to CocoCay. This vide was super helpful. Thanks for doing this.
We were at Perfect Day 2 weeks agoaand alll excursios were canceled due to high winds, but WOS did dock as well as Oasis of the Seas. It wasn't too crowded and we just hung out at Chill Island. Plenty of seating. Chilled Grill was great, too!!!
Did they refund you your money for the excursions or ??
@@theresanyamekye Yes, they refunded it as an onboard credit. They don't refund it back to the credit card. I was able to use it to spend on shopping at their $12 sale.
I went on my first cruise July 5th, it stopped at coco cay, it was so nice, I could’ve stayed at oasis lagoon all day and just relax. Didn’t pay for anything extra. Food was good, I wish we had two days here instead of port canveral.
I think Royal needs to seriously consider more transparent, consistent pricing for Perfect Day add-ons. I am planning a visit in 2025. It's hard to budget for Perfect Day or even to know which sailing to choose when you can't see the prices.
My wife and i have been there 4 times and never spent extra.
I have been to Cococay 15 times in the last 2 yrs and only paid for extras 1 time ($100 for the coco beach club)
There is so many included activities/food options to choose from I still don't feel the need to pay anything extra
Contact a travel agent. They have access to a Royal Caribbean agent site that allows them to view a pre cruise planner for any sailing and should be able to tell you what the current rate is for stuff on a specific sailing. If you are looking at something 18-24+ months out some of the info may not be posted yet, but regardless it’s a great tool for what you’re talking about.
This place is unbelievable and part of the cruise. I would say this definitely makes the cruise worth it.
Omg yes I’m excited to watch, love your videos!!
Oh man, I am DYING to get to Coco Cay - it looks absolutely AMAZING!
the fact that royal caribbean charges so much and has everything else for an extra cost is mind blowing
Especially for families. I have a big household, and the main cruise package price alone is super expensive! Never mind an excursion or extras.
So true, but I have been to Cococay 15 times in the last 2 yrs and only paid for extras 1 time ($100 for the coco beach club)
There is so many included activities/food options to choose from I still don't feel the need to pay anything extra
@@ssss-wb1rqI’m going to Coco Cay for the first time in May. Debating if we want to pay the cost to get into the water park. You haven’t been?
No I haven't been to Thrill waterpark - but that's because I have annual passes to Volcano Bay, Aquatica, and Disney water parks..
If you don't live in an area that has many water parks - perhaps try it out - I haven't heard anything bad about it. @@LordHotcakes
I understand but it’s a business
I went last weekend and hideaway beach is a MUST I had a time!!🎉
Here's a little thing I learned from my last visit there. Since the Island is owned by Royal. If you have the internet package, you can actually use their internet on the island! So if you want to stream some of the fun you are doing, show your family why they should of came with you, or just relax on the hammock and watch a video or 2.
Just make sure not to take your phone off airplane mode! XD
Great info y'all thanks! That's good to know!
We were there last month with Royal Caribbean odyssey of the sea, totally beautiful and well worth it.
Thanks Matt, great vid, going in May, WOS, booked the waterpark for us, can't wait
Thank you so much for this video!! Heading there in less than 3 weeks for my third time. The first two times I felt lost and had no idea where to go. This video helped me so much make a plan and not miss out on anything fun!
Great Video sir. I hope Royal is paying you for this.
On my one trip to Perfect Day, we only went to the Chill portion. This video reminds me I need to see more of the island next time!
You should!
Me too.
So excited will be visiting next month on Liberty
I was just at Coco Cay last week, this was my second time going I had a 6 day on Adventures of the Seas, I booked the new Hideaway adults only beach area and man I will say they did it up right, loved it, plenty of beach chairs , I will say they need to add a few more waiters , the one that was working our section did pretty good but could have used some help, outside of that everything was perfect, the pool is plenty big and the drinks were awesome, Hideaway Huts food was fresh and hot and hit the spot, will definitely book it in November when I go on Utopia of the Seas!!
How long are you actually on the island?
@@veronicaandrade462 you get off the ship around 8 am and don’t have your be back until around 4 or 4:30 if I remember correctly, you will be given the times it could vary from ship to ship but I think that’s about the normal times
This was so helpful! Thanks so much for making this video!
Thank you for watching!
I love Coco Cay , I went there in October on Harmony of the Sea and I’m going back in November on Wonder of the Sea, best port I’ve been to, me and the wife hung out in South Beach area
I'm going in November and this video is so helpful! This island is mind blowing!! I can't wait to be there!!
Matt, here are two observations: [1] This island looks very much like Icon of the Seas (e.g., distinctive neighbourhoods; variety of bars and restaurants; many slides and pools, etc.) except that the island has many more square feet per guest. . . [2] ironically, the fact that so many people go ashore on port-days is one of the wonderful benefits for the few that stay on a cruiseship whenever it docks. I also think that there are more food-options and beverages on the ships than on any of the land-based venues....Truly, a Royal Caribbean/Holland America/Carnival or similar type/size of modern cruise-ship is a multifaceted destination in itself....
In May will be back on cococay and at one point the beach club was run $ 340. Now it’s costing $270 each. Once we gave
$180 and I thought that was too much. RC is very proud of their beaches😂
Matt, you and your team do a wonderful job on these videos. We are going on Allure of the Seas on May 27th and your videos are very helpful.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so very much for this video this would be my first time on Royal caribbean ship going in September.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video! Thanks for all the great info you provide. I feel ready and excited for my 1st cruise in 45 days on Oasis of the Seas!! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
We sailed on the Oasis back in November. It's an amazing ship. Enjoy!
how was it??
Oh Matt thanks so much for sharing this with us. I can't wait to go to Perfect Day At CocoCay.
Hope you enjoy it!
Fantastic information 😅 Thank you ❤
Thanks Matt loved your enthusiasm and video. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for this video, taking my cruise with my son in July. I was wondering what are we going to do but now i see it's plenty to do aside from the excursions. Thought i had to do excursions or they would be nothing to do
Ive been on 2 Royal Caribbean cruises and your videos get me so hyped until I can go on another one. Keep up the vids!
Awesome! Thank you!
I love your video its helpful . This will be my first cruise at Royal Caribbean I been in b Carnival cruise b couple times so time to try different cruise . I can’t wait for vacation with Royal Caribbean Allure of the sea.
Matt, I have visited Coco Cay back when it was just a relaxing private island destination before the pier and all the different island experiences were created. Basically, before Coco Cay was turned into a version of an Atlantis waterpark. I feel something was lost when RCCL added so much to the island. I visited Hideaway Beach at Coco Cay the 2nd day it was opened for paying cruise passengers earlier this month. Was it fun? Absolutely! I kept thinking though the whole time this energy & fun should be in the pool area of a cruise ship vs the island. I've visit MSC's Ocean Cay twice in the last year and it reminds me of Coco Cay before all the changes. Far more tranquil and quieter. I do realize though just from observation that Coco Cay evolution has been a success for Royal Caribbean with cruise passengers. However, I'm looking forward to seeing Labadee in April as it looks far more relaxed than Coco Cay is now.
Well done Matt and team! Are you exhausted after that voiceover? Thanks for all the info!
Loved the coco cay beach club- pool and beach was beautiful. The service was terrific. Went there with ICON. On previous cruises I look for the Cuban sandwich at the islands windjammer style buffet. The experience of lunch at the beach club at beach club pavilion was extra special. Food was amazing. Lunch was quiet. Landscape of island coco cay beach club with chairs, lounges, exclusive towels, and waiter service is exclusive and beautiful. The bathrooms are exclusive and air conditioned. I was impressed. Still not sure if it’s worth the price point, but I thought it was worth a try on ICON. I was not disappointed at all.
Thanks for the descriptions of these beaches were going in may on the symphony
Fantastic video! TY! 🏝️🚢
Glad you enjoyed it!
Unfortunately we went to coco cay last week and got evacuated from the island! We were pretty bummed but we still get to spend a few hours there.
Me and D are going on Adventure Of The Seas on 7/27/24 and the day before we get of the ship we are going there. Can't wait!
I cannot WAIT.
Great video. Going in 3 weeks. Tks.
awesome tour!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Isn't "Perfect Day at CocoCay" supposed to rhyme? Like that's sort of the whole point of the phrase?
He always says key. Its is annoying but I like the info otherwise.
The proper Bahamian pronunciation is "key". The fact it rhymes is a coincidence, because Perfect Day at Lelepa doesn't rhyme
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group Jason Liberty disagrees :)
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I was at cocccay island when it was combined with a Bahamas cruise 23 years ago, and boy they've really made cococay waaaayy better than what I remember. 23 years would do it lol. It was a rough island, almost seemed still undeveloped. i was on a princess cruise at the time though.
When we went to Thrill Island we got there right when it opened. There were hardly any guest there, lines didn’t get long until about noon. Our ship was the only one there for the day but next month we’ll be on Icon and Independence will be there 2 hours before us. I think we’ll skip Thrill Island this time.
so much to do, so little time!! thanks for the tour, Matt!! I've always wondered what RC has on that island. Much much better than the disney island!!
What are the prices for water park and other things not included?
I honestly didn’t get of ship when we went to Nassau last year. This year will prob be the same thing!
Wow looks incredible
Staying at Grand Flo and Animal Kingdom this summer (DVC) happy I chose well lol
Thanks for the video, I'm sailing there on the 1st of next month and now I know what to expect!
how was it???
J'y serai en novembre 2024 sur Icon of the sea. J'ai pas tout compris ce que le narrateur disait , car je trouvais qu'il parlait trop vite, je comprend un peu la langue anglaise, mais j'aurais aimé une traduction en français! Très hâte d'être là en novembre 2024!!! ❤❤
Beautiful vid, it helps a first-timer like me so much. Can anyone tell me if I have to pay for soft drinks? I know alcohol cost, but what about soft drinks at the eating stations that are included with your cruise?
Great video! Is thrilled water park worth it? We are sealing in June on Allure of the seas and the ship doesn't have any water slides. My boys love water parks so we are thinking of getting it, just don't know if is worth it based on their high prices.
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Wonderful review!
That's a cute place with a lot of fun things to do
Great tour Matt
Thanks!
What happened to the old days when you landed and explored!?!?
Excelencia vacaciones de exito
Are you able to enjoy CocoCay with buying an additional package or you must purchase a day pass
Coco cay is free. The beach club and waterpark are extra.
Great job 😮
Are all bars included with the premium drink package?
Can anyone confirm if there are any volleyball courts at Chill Island? I didn’t hear Matt mention it as he did at the other beach areas.
If you get the all inclusive will it include jet ski or snorkel?
How wheelchair accessible is CocoCay? The Straw Market looks like it is all sand. Is the balloon accessible? In fact, it looks like you have to go through sand to get almost anywhere.
I only saw 3 wheelchairs during this whole video. One was a power chair scooter, manual chair and a beach wheelchair.
I might have missed it, but with all this island to explore how much time are you allowed there? When do you get off and have to get back on the ship?
You mentioned that the swim up bar at South Beach costs extra. I could not find a price for this on the RC site. Do you actually have to pay money to swim out there and use the bar? Does the drink package work at that swim up bar? It does not look like something that should cost extra.
The extra cost mentioned is having to buy the Sri is if you don’t have a package
Is there any heated pool that I can go with kids? I saw there is in hideaway but that is adults only. Last time we went there the pool water was so cold 🥶 for everything “family friendly”
At hideaway beach.If you have a drink package, does it work there
very informational, thank you
You are welcome!
Do all of the cabanas include wait/bar service? Will they come to you and take your drink orders?
Thanks for the tour!
Those beds and cabanas are a bit too close together for my liking to make them worth the money. Not to mention having two rows means the ones in the back will have very obstructed views.
SOOO Helpful! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Matt, I heard there is no longer a DJ at the Oasis lagoon pool - is that true??
Can you clarify about the "admission" to the club bc you said the food in the fancy restaurant is no cost...how much does it cost to become a member?
Watching the vedio is perfect❤I would love to work there
The private island is nice
Does the unlimited dining package cover the wings at Captain Jacks?
Great video! May will be my 2nd trip to CocoCay since it's been build up was here when it was nothing but a place to picnic. What was the name of the special sandwich and is the Snack Shack in Oasis Lagoon?
Just ask for the special sandwich. They'll know.
I’ve never understood why if all of the food on Coco Cay comes from the ships why can’t we get the snack shack chicken sandwich on the ship? 😭
Love CocoCay!😍
Great video as always....Hoch..lol
Is the 1st aid station complimentary?
What free here? Or is everything like Disney World?
Curious if anybody saw the TH-camr MrBeast when he went to different islands. No surprise perfect day what is the most expensive at 250 million He rented the island for a video shoot. they even kept it open at night for him and his friends. First time I ever saw anybody at the island and water park at night it looked awesome.
When arriving by royal caribbean ship. Is there a fee? Is it included in the cruise fee?
I love going there
How much per person is the Thrill water park??
About 3 months late to the conversation but about the swim up bar at South Beach are the drinks included if you have the deluxe beverage package?
Yes
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog thanks, Matt
Do they have buckets of beer here for non drink package guests?
I dont think so
is it warm here in February?
is this video made after the storm that blew hard on the island away
Before
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlogis the island still all messed up?? 😮
Hi, I can’t seem to get any ballpark price on how much it cost to rent snorkel gear at Coco Cay, do you know around how much they charge to rent snorkel gear there? Also, I had to ask you in another video comment about if activities on the ship, such as waterslides and Rockwall, etc., staying open on port day (such as perfect day at CocoCay and Nassau?
As for the snorkel gear, we learned the hard way from a previous excursion to buy our own! Doesn’t have to be a professional set, just something for an adult from a sporting goods store. Toss it in your suitcase and thank me later!
Matt, You state that Slice of Paradise is included in Cruise Fare. Is this True? I am getting conflicting information. Thank you for any clarification
Yes, there are some extra cost areas but most of the island is included
Do you know what the weather is like there in January and feb?
Great video Matt! Is there not a snack shack at Harbor beach or close?
Yes, it’s at breezy bay, so almost directly behind harbor beach
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog thank you!
Do they have motor sport rental like jet skis?
Matt which section would you say is your favorite?
Hideaway Beach is lovely, but if I have my kids, I'd pick Oasis Lagoon!