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Perfect Day at CocoCay

Perfect Day at CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's private destination in the Bahamas' Berry Islands. A 2019 rebuild turned the long-leased island into a full day out: five beach areas, a freshwater lagoon, and a waterpark, all reachable by tram from the ship's own pier.

Beach and shallow water at Chill Island, CocoCay
Beach and shallow water at Chill Island, CocoCay, photographed in 2024.Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 (cropped)

Included in the fare

  • Entry to the island
  • Five beach areas, including Chill Island and South Beach
  • Oasis Lagoon, the Caribbean's largest freshwater pool
  • Beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels
  • Food at the island's casual dining spots

Costs extra

  • Thrill Waterpark admission
  • Cabanas, from a shared beach bed to an overwater cabana at Coco Beach Club
  • The zip line and the Up, Up and Away helium balloon ride
  • Watersports equipment rental
  • Alcoholic drinks outside a drink package

Beaches

Five named beach areas spread the crowd from a typical megaship call: Chill Island and South Beach for a straightforward beach day, Oasis Lagoon for families who want calm freshwater instead of surf, and the paid Coco Beach Club for a quieter, cabana-only stretch.

Food

General admission includes food at several casual spots around the island. Specialty dining and alcoholic drinks outside a package are separate.

Activities

Thrill Waterpark's slides, a zip line over the island, the Up, Up and Away balloon ride for a view of the whole destination, and the usual beach-day rentals: snorkel gear, floats, and personal watercraft.

Who it suits

Families first, with enough separate beach space (and a paid cabana tier) that couples can still find a quiet stretch away from the waterpark.

History and facts

  • The island was a Royal Caribbean private destination long before the 2019 relaunch, marketed simply as CocoCay.
  • Royal Caribbean spent about $250 million rebuilding it, reopening as Perfect Day at CocoCay in 2019.
  • Oasis Lagoon is billed as the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean.

149 sailings call here

Royal Caribbean itineraries that stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, starting prices per person based on two adults sharing, confirmed in a quote.

Common questions

Is Perfect Day at CocoCay free to visit?
Getting onto the island and using its beaches, the freshwater lagoon, and casual dining spots is included in the cruise fare. The waterpark, cabanas, the zip line, and watersports rentals cost extra.
Where is CocoCay located?
CocoCay is in the Berry Islands, Bahamas, roughly 60 nautical miles from Miami, and is only reachable on a Royal Caribbean sailing that calls there.
Can I book a cabana at CocoCay in advance?
Royal Caribbean sells cabanas ahead of the sailing and at the island itself when they are not already booked. Prices vary by location, from a shared beach bed to the overwater cabanas at Coco Beach Club.

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