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    Infinity Pool at the Coco Beach Club
    Jerry P.

    Dear fellow cruisers, I have been to Royal Caribbean's private island twice now, and each time I have opted for the Coco Beach Club. I suspect this is what heaven would look like if heaven had cabanas and bartenders who actually smiled because they meant it. Service here is magnificent in a way that makes you want to hug strangers. The servers on the beach and in the restaurant, the bartenders who remember your drink before you finish your first, even the attendants at the towel station, all move like benevolent spirits whose only mission is to make sure you feel like a better version of yourself. Because they limit the number of people allowed in the Beach Club, I never had to do battle for a lounger. There are always plenty around the pool and along the beach, as if someone read my mind and said, Here, have this perfect seat. The day beds, which are first come, first served, do go quickly, which only means that other guests are as smart as I am. Lunch at the Beach Club is not a buffet but a ritual. On my most recent visit, I had a surf and turf of filet mignon and warm water lobster. This is not the large, clawed North Atlantic lobster that reminds you of a cartoon villain, but something gentler yet almost equally decadent. Before the main course, a parade of appetizers arrives like an edible symphony. Fresh ceviche that tasted like it was caught and dressed five minutes ago. Shrimp cocktail that was very good and didn't need an apology from the chef. Vegetable crudité and pita bread with hummus, baba ghanoush and tzatziki that were all fresh enough to make you feel briefly healthy. For dessert, a chocolate brownie with ice cream that might be illegal in some countries for how happy it made me. Even if you are not at the Beach Club, the island itself is a kind of utopia. There are plenty of free things to do and eat. Your WiFi package works here, which means you can still pretend to check work emails while your soul unspools in the sun. If you have the drink package, it works here too, which is the sort of detail that makes life worth living. For the thrill seekers, Thrill Water Park is a cathedral of absurd courage. Daredevil's Peak is the highest water slide in the Caribbean and looks like it might just fling you into another dimension. There are other rides with names that sound like they were invented by a group of caffeinated teenagers, including Dueling Demons, Screeching Serpent, Green Mamba, Manta Racers, Sling Shot, Twister, Splash Speedway and Tail Spin. There is also a wave pool that will toss you around like you are laundry. If you are less interested in screaming for your life, the island has a massive freshwater pool and several beaches, each with its own personality. South Beach, Chill Island, Harbor Beach, Cove Beach and Breezy Bay all have their own mood, like a group of siblings who get along just enough to share the family name. There is another pay to enter area called Hideaway Bay, which is adult only and less exclusive than the Beach Club, but has more of a party atmosphere. Snorkeling at Coco Cay is not the main event. There is no reef the would entice Jacques Cousteau rise from the dead. But the water is crystal clear and warm, and you may spot nurse sharks, lemon sharks, rays and small schools of fish drifting around like lazy thoughts. Coco Cay is, without question, the best private island any cruise company has in the Caribbean. If you do not have a perfect day here, it is probably because you forgot to pack your soul.

    Michelle F.

    The newest area at CocoCay is the adult only area called Hideaway Beach. It is considered a $ shore excursion that varies in price depending on when it is purchased. I originally paid $78 per person until I found a sale and finally got it for $58 a person which was well worth it. The area accommodates 2000 adults but there were only 800 excursions sold on the day I was there. Once off the ship and you take the long walk down the pier, you will vere to the right to catch a tram to the entrance of Hideaway Beach where they will scan your cruise card for entrance. If you choose to walk it and not take the tram, the walk is along the water and very pretty with all the landscape and iguanas along the banks. Once inside, there is a shaded entertainment bar with hanging swings. From there, you will see the beach area and another bar, and a food shack with hot dogs and ceviche which were very good. Ahead is the infinity pool area and you guessed it, another bar. If you keep walking past the pool area, there is the $$$$cabanas and then another bar with a food shack. Slice of life has very good pizza and hot empanadas. There are also bathrooms and lockers if you need. The music at the pool is a little loud closest to the swim up bar which makes it a little hard to hear the bartenders. There are some elevated tables in the pool and a ledge along the infinity overflow ledge where it is very nice to hang out and look at the ocean from the pool. There are thousands of loungers and plenty of shade if you choose. There are also chickens that hang out by the loungers looking for food. Don't leave your snacks on your chair because the seagulls will definitely get them. I took a midday beach break and took the tram back to the main area and then got on the tram that travels around the whole property just to do some sight seeing. I stopped by the main food area to get the portobello sandwich and the fajitas which I wish they had those options at Hideaway Beach. It seems that the adult only area has most of its food to be very child like. Chicken fingers, hot dogs, mozzarella sticks, pizza, and cheese fries and not elevated at all. Hopefully they will improve that in the future. I did like that there were plenty of places to get drinks and beverages were allowed in the pool and ocean. The lifeguards were friendly and the crew on the island seemed to enjoy their jobs and living on CocoCay for 3 a month stretch. I am thrilled that I had great weather and the adult only area was really nice. I would definitely do it again.

    Cheryl N.

    I have been here twice before but I must have been blind, I didn't see Captain Jack bar n the Coco lagoon, wish I did as we spent 2 hrs pigging out n had no time left for the lagoon. We took the trolley ride the previous times and it took so much time we missed the good stuffs at least we saw captain Sparrow corner. This lagoon is like a paradise on earth, the buffet is 10x better than the one in Labadee, it was so clean well organized. No flies, the margaritas were so yummy. There are so many kids on this ship now I know why free water park, pool and beaches, one park cost money though. We're lucky the weather was perfect, balmy breezes, Royal Caribbean cruise is the best line no wonder their stock price went up 400%!! Whoohoohoo! I can't wait to come back here.

    Linda B.

    This was my second visit to this island in one year, and this visit was not as memorable as the first. I feel that the quality of the drinks was not up to par. The staff seems tired and overworked and not as enthusiastic or energetic as last year. The island is very clean and feels safe. The tram doesn't really have a schedule like one would think it would go around the island showing you everything instead of just going to one spot and back and then you have to wait for multiple trams to come back if you wanna go to the same spot you started at. After waiting over 45 minutes, I decided to walk, which was a lot quicker than waiting for another tram that was just going back to the ship. I feel it could be more organized and should really go around the entire island and make stops along the way like a normal mode of transportation. I don't really understand having to check in and out when you want a towel. Everyone goes through security and it's owned by the same company. The ship doesn't even do that so why does the island do that? The quality of the Mexican lunch was not as good this year. I felt the meat was tough and unable to chew and the fruit look like it had been sitting out a while and I was there at 11:30 AM. The pool is always freezing and I don't understand how the pool on the ship is warm, but the island is freezing.

    Thysis R.

    I recently did back to back cruises with Royal Caribbean and I always love stopping in CocoCay! Everything is basically free with the exception of Coco Beach Club, water park and the new Hideaway beach. To be honest there is no need to pay for anything extra while on the island but you can. Also if you have a drink package you can use that while on the island. Internet is free too! On our first cruise I booked the Coco Beach club which was fabulous. This included private beach front, heated pool, gourmet lunch and upgraded service. It was a nice way to relax. On our second trip unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans so by the time we got on the island for lunch we headed back to the ship because of the rain. This is a must see and do if you sail Royal Caribbean. Great spot for the kids too!

    Virgin strawberry Daiquiri
    Chrissy F.

    This was my first time at Cococay and loved every minute of it!! My group and I were excited to work on our tans, take dips in the perfect temperature waters, stay hydrated with one of the many stations to refill your cups, and enjoy yummy food from the Chill Grill. We camped out at the Chill Island side to which we found ample seating and an umbrella for some shade. There's a bar on one side by the jet skis to which I utilized our package of nonalcoholic drinks such as Virgin mojitos, daiquiris, piña coladas. The other side had Snack Shack which served finger foods and had a self-serve station of fruits and juice dispensers. There's plenty of bathrooms in walking distances and showers to cool off and rinse with. I walked around and checked out South Beach to which was the more lively of beaches with music playing, outdoor games, volleyball courts, an ocean bar. The walk there has a nice tunnel of buttonwood and other native plants - be on the lookout for iguanas! There's beach accessible strollers and wheelchairs for folks that need help maneuvering over the sand and slight bumpy rocks on the path. Those to rent I believe were first come, first serve. There's a waterpark and Hideaway Beach but those were an additional cost which didn't interest us. I could see it great for families or kids but for us, we were simple and wanted to just enjoy the water and sand. The Oasis Lagoon is a great sized pool with a soft, spongy interior which felt great for the feet. For lunch we ate at the included dining places, Chill Grill. I loved the choices of warmed deli sandwiches, BBQ, Mexican, salads, and sweets. The Cuban sandwich was toasted perfectly and the additional foods had great flavor plus minimal salt. The covered tarp areas provided ample shade. There were a lot of seagulls that also enjoyed the food, so to prevent them from picking at ours we would cover our plates with a paper plate and take turns getting food. Some areas were less bird-filled but it's entertaining to see them up close walking about. Overall loved the amenities offered for this Perfect Day playground. Felt great to not have to carry so much water thanks to the sufficient stations to stay hydrated and refill your bottle plus you can find towel stations here and there to swap sandy ones out. I loved the included beach chairs. You can rent a cabana or bed for additional charge or do an excursion, but we were happy with the included stuff. Great spot to work on your tan and soak in the sights and salty healing waters!

    Jackie S.

    Cococay is one of the nicest islands for cruise ship private islands. The beaches are beautiful and well-maintained. The food options are plentiful and delicious. There are multiple places near the beaches and a main pavilion where there's lots of food served fast! The staff is super attentive and friendly. The common pool area has a live DJ, a swim up bar, and is well maintained and beautiful. It is a party pool! Everybody likes to congregate here. If you want more of a chill vibe, try any of the beaches either by walking or by trolley. "Chill Island" is especially quiet. The trolleys operate efficiently and can get you around the island to wherever you need to go, it's also walkable if you don't mind a short hike. The only thing you have to hope for is good weather and it will be a Perfect Day at CocoCay!

    Yes the Icon of the Seas is amazing !!!
    Dago M.

    So much to do at Royal Caribbean's CocoCay !!! Besides their well known Thrill Waterpark Day Pass, CocoCay Zipline, Thrill Waterpark Cabana and Day Pass, South Beach Cabanas, Oasis Lagoon Cabanas, Coco Beach Club- Beach Cabana and Day Pass, South Beach Full-Day Beach Rental, Reef Snorkeling, Scuba Dive with Equipment for Certified Divers or without Equipment, Up Up and away Helium Ballon Ride, Guided Wave Jet Tour, Swimming Pigs Tour, and Sandbar Getaway, You now have and Adults Only area for us to enjoy without any kid disruptions. "THE HIDEAWAY BEACH" With shuttles ready to transport you to the ultimate beachfront party in paradise for adults only, Let the party begin !!! Hideaway Beach (Adults Only) The Hideout Cabana and Day Pass, Hideaway Beach (Adults Only) Day Pass, Hideaway Beach (Adults Only) Hideaway Cabana and Day Pass Choose from five bars to party at with the nonstop music of DJ beats and a large swim up bar, but you can also enjoy the smooth vibe of "On The Rocks" with their amazing view. The Hideaway Hut will feed that food craving with some Ceviche, Coconut Shrimp, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Fruit, and Funnel Cakes. Or you could visit Slice of Paradise for pizza, chicken sandwiches, and cocktails, and also you could dine in at a complimentary upscale restaurant featuring fresh Grouper, Filet Mignon, and lobster. Well you could always just relax at your Cabana and have your dedicated cabana attendant bring everything to you and your seven guest sharing your cabana. Settle in and relax on the water loungers, hammocks, resort style loungers, outdoor shower access, floating beach mats, cooler, blue tooth speaker, sink, mini fridge, charging outlets and a ceiling fan for that heat or just jump into the Infinity Pool!!! Do look for them discounts available throughout the year for them good deals in their APP or emails.

    Relaxing
    Alixandra E.

    Truly is a perfect day! We visited in April as a family of 4 (boys were 4 and 6 years old.) it's not a terribly long walk from the boat onto the island. We paid the extra money for the water park but I can honestly say it wasn't truly worth it for our boys based on their heights. That said we enjoyed the wave pool which is where we left our stuff all day, and my 6 year old went on 1-2 slides with his dad. There was also a little pool with an obstacle area they did once. A majority of what we did was outside the water park though. There are shuttles to all the different areas and each was so fun! My kids saw the life size soccer pool game on a Mr Beast video so we found that in one area that had lounge chairs by the ocean and a bar. Ok, so I went to the little bar hut here to get drinks for my husband and sodas for the boys. There were many people at this bar but a few servers were getting drinks for people. Bartenders weren't friendly and eventually when one helped me, we placed an order for a mojito, rum punch, Shirley temple and a sprite. My 4 year old had a few sips but didn't love it. I thought I'd have some of his Shirley temple, it had alcohol in it. Assuming it was a complete mistake but maybe be a little extra cautious with your kids drinks. We went to the pool lagoon for a bit and it was also fun. There was another area with a large buffet, we found that towards the very end and wished we'd know about it earlier, soooo many options and it was sooooooo good! Find it to eat at!!! There were 2 little kid water play areas, obviously gorgeous beaches to play and swim in, activities throughout, a few food places and plenty of bar/drink areas! There's an adult only area but we clearly couldn't go. I don't know if those overwater bungalows are worth it if you plan to explore the island. We considered it but glad we didn't. Looked beautiful but we're farther from the main areas, and unless you plan to just sit and relax there I wouldn't book those. There's PLENTY of chairs to get alllll over the island. I should note there were only 2 boats docked when we were there, I've heard sometimes there are a few more making it busier. There were long lines for the tall tower of slides, we didn't bother with those. This was truly our favorite day of our 7 night cruise!!! 1000000000% encourage you get to cococay!!!

    kolton f.

    This was the most fun I've ever had on an island thanks for the memories and great times

    Rum punch and pina colada.
    Patty W.

    I have been here twice, once to the water park and the other to the beach and oasis pool. I personally like it better on the beach and oasis side since the water park can be a bit expensive for what it's worth. We got rained on and the cruise offered us a credit when we were at the water park last year. Since we decided not to do any excursions this time around, the weather ended up being perfect and we did what we wanted. Swim, eat, drink, and repeat. There is something to do for all ages and you won't go hungry. The buffet offers tacos, salads, burgers, hot dogs, self serve ice cream machines, and plenty of beverages. Everything is within walking distance if you don't use the trams. It definitely was a perfect day at Coco Cay.

    Entrance to Hideaway beach.
    Lawrence G.

    Fantastic day at Cococay. The food was excellent. Basically, finger food....no chicken wings (whattttt). We rented the cabana, which allowed for cover from the elements because it did rain though brief Decent bar with nice selection of drinks and beer. If you makenit here, take some time out to tour the entire island... lots to see.

    Siddiqua A.

    Perfect Day at Coco Cay, Perfect actual exists on Royal Caribbean, private island Coco Cay. Had such a wonderful day, with the entire family of seven. We got to the island around 830am and enjoyed every aspect of fun, the island had to offer. The island is full of all amenities, there are so many bathrooms throughout the island. Especially with young kids, you are all covered. Highly recommend getting on the island early, as many tables and chairs go quickly. I do recommend that you take the time, to experience Coco Cay.

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