Is Anything FREE on Coco Cay? Royal Caribbean's Private Island PRICES

[@gregwilliams4437]

We stay in the free parts of the island. The complimentary food on the island is just fine for lunch.

[@Ody-up6kg]

My wife and I spent $0 there and had a wonderful time! We especially enjoyed longing on a hammock under the shad of palm trees.

[@kimberlyfamoly1963]

At many all inclusive in the Caribbean this activates on the beach are included, at Sandals, you even get free scuba, snorkeling, glass bottom boat, and all the none motorize activates, and including alcoholic drinks served right on the beach, for less a night than the cabana at CoCo Cay. You do have to pay for off resort activities, but you are not rushed like on a cruise.

[@TheRiverPirate13]

Our last visit to Coco Cay in February 2024 I noticed how many upcharge locations RCCL had added to the island! Holy crap! The Hideaway Beach ticket price was a very affordable $32.99 each and it had just opened to paying cruise passengers. That was worth it at that price point! As far as the $1K and up Cabanas (Including the $3799 overwater ones) my observation was it was large groups of passengers using them. There were at least a half a dozen bachelorette and bachelor parties occupying these Cabana locations (especially around the exclusive pool at Hideaway Beach). Looks to me that RCCL figured out that there is niche market for "Money no object" spending for Wedding parties! Lol! They would not have them if they couldn't make money from them. I'll take MSC's Ocean Cay over RCCL Coco Cay any day! I like feeling I'm on a relaxing island not an Orlando FL waterpark.

[@jholly5747]

I was just wondering who in the right mind would pay $3800 just to have a over the water bungalow cabana whatever it’s called. Thank you you just answered my question. I can’t believe wedding parties or bachelorette parties would actually pay the $300 just to have the overwater cabana, that’s super insane! I guess if you really wanna throw away your money, you can just go to Royal Caribbean Coco CAY. Oh, that should’ve read $3800 instead of $300.

[@TheRiverPirate13]

@@jholly5747 I'm fairly certain it the parents or grandparents paying the ridiculous prices for the Bride and/or Groom! Easy to spend money when isn't your money!😂 I think the prices are a rip-off!

[@lynnefromSoCal]

For my cruise this coming February, the Hideaway Beach price is "on sale" for $99.00. I'm going to pass. :D

[@jholly5747]

As for pricing for high Beach club, Zach, the travelling man said when he went it was $148 and that included the elevated lunch of lobster and steak. Zack said that lobster and steak was the best he ever had on any cruise anywhere. Not sure if I would pay an extra $148 just to have a separate area away from all the kids and families.

[@supersuperwendy]

When cruising to coco with hubby, we love spending the day at oasis pool at the swim up bar which is free (drinks package works there) and enjoy the nearby lunch, when just my daughter and I, we book the coco beach club and have a relaxing day with elevated lunch, she loves the steak there. In regards to cabanas I would never pay RCCL prices, there are better options on other islands!

[@MustangErin]

$3700 dollars! That is $5100 Canadian. That is crazy. No thanks! I would definitely be doing the free things only.

[@terrifromm5085]

We don't book cruises which stop at the cruise lines's private islands. We find these private islands are money grabs and you need to pay extra for everything. No thank you. I'd rather pay for excursions.

[@matthewthurlow1204]

With two new Beach clubs in the works, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island and Royal Brach Club Cozumel both will be fee based. I’m sure RCCL will start having cruises just to their Beach Clubs ( Private Islands ) and no actual Ports….so they can pocket the Port fees. Smart, but Greedy AF

[@CheyGrace_]

That’s funny cuz I book crosses that have the least amount of stops targeted to executions. Love their private island

[@good_teanice_house6789]

Uhmmm, Coco Cay and Labadee can be done for free.

[@kmbbmj5857]

When we first cruised, the private islands was much like Gilligan's island. Just a party on the beach with charcoal grills they brought over in the tender, which was a converted WW2 landing craft. No dock, they just dropped you off in the shallow water to wade in. It was an ideal tropical island day. Wow how things have changed.

[@reenakemp9132]

Same, and ive done Coco Cay completely ​free many times. Well besides drinks package. The only thing thats not free is private clubs, cabanas and waterpark. I have no interest in watetpark or the adults only club with blasting DJ music. I also don't jet ski and bring my own snorkeling stuff. The beaches are crowded at all@CheyGrace_

[@TLCUICTO]

I only paid like 40 dollars for thrill water park, we went on Anthem of the seas in April 2024

[@canjck22]

This video helped me so much.. People talk so much on how the vacation was but people don't say what they paid at the time.

[@audreyann4777]

We were on Wonder of the Seas last year. We didn’t even get off the ship because it was not evident there was anywhere to sit and relax for free. Thanks to you, I now know there is, it although looks crowded. Thanks, Morgan!

[@georgedixon9863]

I was there on Utopia - another Oasis class was there with us - LOVED it - didn't spend a dime on any extras - took the tram to the far side and found a quiet (free) couple of chairs w/ umbrella. VERY relaxing. Grabbed a couple smash burgers w/ fries and a bunch of drinks from the bar (my drink package worked on the island) -- can't wait to go back

[@reenakemp9132]

​@@georgedixon9863Yes I think it's so weird that people think Coco Cay is so expensive and crowded. The beaches have never been crowded and ive done it free every time. I bring my own snorkels. Cabanas don't interest me.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

You don't think the beaches look crowded in this video???

[@audreyann4777]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides I do think they look crowded. I like how your video talks about the different food options. That’s way better than Carnival. Hope your sister comes along again soon. Your sibling banter is hilarious.

[@moonshine4049]

wow!!! So much has changed since our trip there around the time of your first video. I'm not sure I am a fan of it all but glad there is still snorkeling and free food and beach available.

[@hollypotter6989]

I would just like to say thank you for actually giving prices for the extra charge things. So many vlogers just say its an extra charge. To change the subject a bit...I really think the mega amusement park ships with 7600 passengers should be limited to sea days and private islands. Instead of overcrowding ports that can't handle the overload of tourists (venice, alaska, barcelona, cape cod, key west) and want to ban cruise ships, limiting the ships to 3000 or fewer passengers would keep everyone happy. It also might keep some of the ships more adult oriented if there weren't water slides and go carts. Leave that on the mega ships with plenty of sea days for everyone to enjoy the on board activities. Maybe stop overnight on a private island where there aren't hotels or restaurants that are suffering from no land based tourism. The cruise line gets to keep ALL the money.

[@armyavi8tor]

We just went last week for the first time to coco cay, we did all the free stuff, captain jacks, kids splash away bay, oasis lagoon. There was no need to buy anything extra. We had a great time, ate the included food. We found plenty of seating too at the oasis pool.

[@LawrenceHarrisLarry]

For the maiden voyage of Star of the Seas the overwater cabana is 'on-sale' for $4278.99 from a list price of $5349. If you add to total and put it in your cart, the final price is $4706.88 because of an addition $427.89! I have stay there a few times in the early years when the cost was much lower and it is nice. On my Utopia of the Seas sailing later this year it is $1896.38. On my Celebrity sailing also later this year it is $2133.99, so the price does vary a lot. I remember when CoCo cay first opened I paid about $700 for a Thrill Water cabana and that included the entrance fee for up to eight people. In the beginning, sometimes it was cheaper to get a cabana than separate entrance. Not any more

[@live2skide1]

WOW

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

On sale! Wow, better snatch up that great deal! lol

[@m.m.4645]

We only do free-of-charge things on those Private Islands, if we leave the ship at all. We are booked on a cruise in November with Coco Cay, we did not choose it - it was changed by the cruise line in lieu of Labadee.

[@alanblack7941]

We were on inaugural sailing of Icon back in January, after a walk around the island and a quick trip in the balloon. I did enjoy the island, but we are not really beach people and prefer destination stops on a cruise. Second week on b2b we stayed onboard and took advantage of an almost empty ship.

[@goombakisses7398]

We went there almost a year ago. We ate buffet for free on island as well as found hammocks to lay in for free and we had a beautiful time.

[@billsnyder1021]

We don't sail RC since it usually has too many kids. Celebrity, HAL and Princess are our favorites

[@edwesby5752]

Regardless of all of the upcharges you can go to Coco Cay and enjoy a beach with lounger chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and plenty of food without having to spend any money , except for alcoholic drinks.

[@lindab8049]

We were on the Utopia in Sept and my daughter did the Reef Snorkeling Excursion. She really enjoyed it and thought the provider ( a contractor RCCL uses who does snorkeling excursions in the Bahamas) was excellent.

[@winterwhitechocolate]

When we were there the big wave pool was free (unknown if it still is). We enjoyed the heck out of that!

[@svetlanakozic5740]

Cabanas are usually all sold out with prices like this. Cruising are getting really expensive. After Covid Royal prices are triple

[@elissajones5154]

I agree with you on the outrageous prices of cabanas! Like WHAT?! 😳 but I will say this- keep watching the prices because they fluctuate quite a bit! When we first booked our cruise, water park tickets were $150!! Now, 10 days out, they are only $63. Still expensive when you consider both water parks here in Vegas are around $40pp but atleast it got alittle closer to reasonable

[@Manu.YouTube]

Really helpful videos - thanks ! Any recommendations for excursions in Nassau for a first time visit? I hear many people don’t even get off the boat though.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Thanks so much for the support! Yes, most experienced cruisers stay on the ship in Nassau. If you are really interested in seeing something on the island, I would highly recommend just seeing what excursions the cruise ship offers and picking one of those options for the most stress-free day. Have fun and let me know what you decide to do!

[@patti1044]

We went out to South Beach and easily found lounges with shade - didn't spend anything extra.

[@irishwanderer_]

I don't know who pays that amount for the cabanas or the water park. There is so many upcharges. We were quite happy on South beach.

[@leehamilton8344]

I guess I would stay on the ship.

[@georgedixon9863]

why?

[@reenakemp9132]

Why, almost everything on the island is free. The beaches, pools all the food, free. The only thing you pay extra for is the private clubs and cabanas. As well as waterpark. None of which interests me.

[@judybaker8839]

I took 2 of my grandsons on a cruise back in 2012 They were only a few months away from graduating high school. I rented them snorkel equipment, and we had a cabana which was very nice. Included in the cabana price was a "Special" lunch which was an upgrade to the food available elsewhere. We all had a great time, and the cabana and snorkeling only totaled around $300.00 Seems like the price hikes are way out of range.

[@tommyb2136]

We enjoy Coco Cay, however we tried hideaway beach once and found it was just older kids with the drink package , won't be going back , Chill island or south beach is just fine. That being said if two oasis class ships are in port they both get crowded very early. Not a fan of RCCL's 4 day cruise (very similar to Carnival fun ships at twice the price).As far as the prices just like disney they will keep raising prices until people stop buying "upgrades"

[@KN-op3et]

I personally would not pay those prices for a cabana, but I know of many people who do. Just like there are expensive suites onboard the ships, those with that type of money to spend want the option to have a semi-private experience. I agree that I would rather save that money and put it to another cruise.

[@jerryw7359]

The reason some of these activities are so expensive is because there is no shortage of people stupid enough to pay these ridiculous prices. In the past, cruising was reasonably priced and provided an essentially all inclusive vacation. Now everything is an upcharge and most people blindly go along with it. For the price of those over the water cabanas for a few hours I could go on another cruise for a week.

[@SavedGasMan27]

My last time visiting this island was during construction in March of 2019. We’re going back in 2 weeks on our anniversary trip. I have long noticed that Royal has been charging ridiculous prices for Cabanas and that water park. Mostly everything else is somewhat reasonable but the Cabanas and having no set price for the water park is just ridiculous. We plan to use the free beach, eating lunch, taking pics, and doing a jet ski excursion. That will make for a nice inexpensive day.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@lelandnanny967]

Proves the old saying "a fool and his money are soon parted."

[@michaelvitale4029]

Anyone who isn’t a legitimately wealthy person, without a budget of any kind, I would be embarrassed to admit I paid for one of these cabanas.

[@tulaandtherabbittadventure19]

We love coco cay and never pay a dime We tried the water park and the new adult area but been there done that.

[@bendav]

Upcoming cruise in December has overwater bungalows in Coco Beach Club for $1854 (a relative bargain!! - LOL!). Must be having trouble booking at the inflated prices. Day pass to Coco Beach Club were $115pp and Hideaway Beach was $51. It's a theme park for sure!

[@Anita3kidsS.]

Crazy prices!

[@jenniferlanouette164]

Re the price difference when you clicked on the website. Sometimes vendors list the children price and then show the adult price that you qualify for.

[@BobK58]

I go camping.

[@scottbrooks3523]

the big pool was fun and that damn bbq chicken was fire next time the chicken be the only reason i leave the boat

[@3103Juan]

They are going nuts with the prices. It’s just like Disney. Soon, they will charge for everything. To include what’s now free. Sad but I see it happening. Unless they see a push back like some of us did with Royal Caribbean

[@jeremyforino2933]

I got the water park the first time we went there just so i could go down the tallest slide in North America. I ended up doing all of them. ($92.00pp 2020). I spent nothing the other times we went. Oh. The balloon once because it was actually flying.

[@breadyegg]

Fat Bottom Boats, you make the rocking world go round! 🎵🎸

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Congratulations! You’re the first person to see that!

[@breadyegg]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides Hah! And they said I'd never amount to nothing! Well, how do you like me now?!

[@jennifermates6647]

Coco Beach club $199 for our upcoming date.

[@nickwolf805]

I just paid 639.99 for a cabana at thrill Island, in November

[@kimberlyfamoly1963]

When we travel to beaches we bring out own snorkel gear, the who thing about someone having it in there mouth, and the fit, I just rather have our own.

[@jaengen]

No thanks. Coco Cay is a crowded madhouse. Beware folks, if you want quiet here you are gonna have to pay big bucks extra for it.

[@ramongutierrez5585]

That’s so sad to rip cruiser’s like that. Carnival private island is kind of stupid price also. So is gratuity still included when purchasing food. Great video 👍👍👍

[@teamdawson1]

We stayed on the ship.

[@nickf8680]

Wondering if anyone was actually in any of the cabanas when you were there? Those prices are insane

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Some of them were occupied.

[@stellawiltshire8007]

I rented a daybed the last time we were at CoCo Cay...its not worth the money...there is no way to keep those side curtains in place, so blocking the sun is a struggle.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Ugh. Totally not worth baking in the sun!

[@virginialegault4699]

I would stay on the ship

[@Nancy-nx9cf]

How many people did you see that paid those outrageous prices?

[@jworth7203]

Those two huge ships in the same place is the biggest turn off.

[@DavidBrown-bs7gg]

$1000 a day for the cruise, then another $1000 to spend a day off the boat.. crazy

[@anamericaninchina869]

For $3,799 Cabana 1 day… you can rent a beautiful apartment near the beach in Thailand for an entire year. 🤣

[@TheFtm22]

The same people who will pay those ridiculous prices are the ones who will pay for the new premier pass at Disney. The truly wealthy people would be going to the Maldives for a week.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

I can't tell you how much I despise that new pass at Disney.

[@bodyloverz30]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides Their top family triplex suite, is over $80,000+ for the week. So I guess, an extra $4,000 is a drop in the bucket?

[@patty4349]

I think you need to make clear that nothing on Coco Cay is "free." Some things are included in what you originally paid for the cruise. Most stuff is not.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Ummm, did you watch the video?

[@edgein3299]

Unless you like baking in the sand, private islands are boring. Rather stay on the ship and enjoy the view from the balcony.

[@happycruiser]

Cabana or another cruise...hum...hard decision

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Haha! I know, right?

[@reypedreza521]

If cruces keep doing what they're doing.Putting the prices too expensive.Only the rich people are the only one.They're going to be able to travel.And that's not fair. Cruises are for everybody Not only for the rich people

[@shanagaskill3473]

What is the point of spending $$$$$ to cruise to a theme park? For me the idea of taking a cruise is to go to different destinations and explore local activities and culture.

[@hollypotter6989]

Agreed. Keep the amusement park rides on the mega ships and keep them to sea days and private islands. Let the smaller ships go to ports so there isn't so much crowding and the ports aren't protesting and voting to ban cruising.

[@shanagaskill3473]

@@hollypotter6989 I worked in key w Fl for years The small cruise ships were ok but when the huge mcyachts came into town it was awful. The shore excursion business made money as did the tacky tshirt stores but other than them it was a pain for the local businesses.

[@4daloveofcruising]

Been RCL and DISNEY'S private islands when they first opened years ago. Almost everything was included and it was an awesome time and like an extension of the ship....NOW ITS DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT!!

[@Ambientmopar]

Great video and tour. Question about the ships. When kids sail for free, do their parents have to pay gratuities for their children? Inquiring minds want to know ...

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Oh wow, I've never thought about that. I'm going to ask over on my Facebook later. If you follow the Very unOfficial Travel Guides on that platform, you'll see it later today! (Otherwise I'll let you know here, too.)

[@ryang6572]

Nobody escapes the wage subsidy. However, you can have them modified or removed at guest services for the kids and / or the adults.

[@Ambientmopar]

@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides we are following your channel

[@lorenadugan6355]

@@ryang6572Kids are a Lot of work. If you can’t tip, don’t cruise.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

@ambientmopar Did you see the answers on Facebook now? It looks like it's sometimes yes, sometimes no!

[@lorenadugan6355]

Prices for cocoa Cay are ridiculous. We’ve been previously (loved it) and paid between $69-129. The next 3 cruises… Advntr, Dec, $149 Utopia, Jan, $199 Icon, Mar, $249 We will Not be going to Coco Cay anymore.

[@johndefalque5061]

OMF-Some of those cabanas rentals should be monthly FFS!

[@live2skide1]

I'm a "budget cruiser" so I can go more often. Royal is not a brand for me. I usually cruise Princess and cringe at upcharges. The best "value" on a private island is MSC - except they charge you umbrella rental and you have to tote it around when you change beaches! Nothing is free if the cruise ship brand can find a way to charge you. Next up - SWIPE YOUR CARD to enter the buffet......surcharge if you go to often?? Maybe. If they can find a way to turn something into a profit center, they will. I love the link to Social Blade you shared a while back.

[@jworth7203]

They don’t make you tote it around anymore. You bring it to your seats but then you can leave it there and you take your excursion ticket to whatever beach you want to go to and they’ll give you another umbrella there. You still have to take it to your chairs, but it is an improvement. I was there on October 3rd.

[@JamesBaker-qx1cx]

It’s your choice whether you want to spend a dime at coco cay.

[@kalazyeeee]

Some wild statements in these comments 😂 It’s a free private island with free food, where the drink package works and you don’t have people bombarding you to purchase things. Yes they charge some insane prices for extra stuff but just don’t buy those!

[@markr7131]

Yea its disgusting what royal carribean is charging these days. Tottally unacceptable but as long as people pay these stupid prices they will continue to charge that hands down. This is why they are building a new perfect day in mexico because we as cruisers are paying for it not them! I know its a buisiness and buisinesses need to make money but ripping my shorts off is not cool!

[@stellawiltshire8007]

Just read they are building a new cruise port on Douglas Island near Juneau. They are partnering with an indigenous tribe corporation

[@hollyperry3774]

I don't suppose any cruise line has a private island experience that resembles the old Coco Cay? Unspoiled, low key and full of nature?

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

MSC and Disney kind of do, actually!

[@daveduffy2823]

What a blatant tourist trap! I’ll stay on the ship.

[@india7035]

I bring my own snorkel gear, swim and sit on the beach. All free not getting a dime outta me…

[@ZoePaschalis]

$3799 must be for sale not for rent.

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Haha. Right?

[@InvisibleVisible793]

Please add to your vlogs as you travel: 1) Where is it absolutely necessary to submit to facial recognition? 2) Where is it absolutely necessary to spend your "Unplugged" vacation days on your phone all day? Thank you.

[@stellawiltshire8007]

The facial recognition would be tough...I have been through terminals and airports that have the technology but don't use it all the time

[@hollypotter6989]

I just flew from Atlanta to LA in September. They used it at both airports going thru security. I like it. I think every port, station, & airport should be using it. But then again I think every person 18 and up should be required by law to carry current valid id at all times. I have no reason to worry and frankly if someone stole my reservation I would be glad if facial recognition said NO! THIS FACE DOESN'T BELONG WITH THIS TICKET!

[@PeaceTrainJump]

cameras are everywhere in the US k is banks, roads, grocery stores. I guess you'd u have too stay home.

[@InvisibleVisible793]

@@PeaceTrainJump Digital currency and social credit scores like China huh? A future of you J-walked, inadvertently littered or expressed your political views and NOW your bank accounts are frozen. But oh, the convenience!

[@InvisibleVisible793]

@@PeaceTrainJump Just like China.

[@KenS-z6r]

It's SO wonderful to get away from big cities and go to a little bitty expensive island with THOUSANDS of people!! LOLOL

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Hahaaaa. Exactly!

[@andrewsabol5045]

Are you kidding me? $3800, no way.....

[@simon5005]

The cruise industry is cutting it's own throat with all this incredible greed. And people are growing very tired of the mega-ships and the drama.

[@billcook4768]

The prices are justified because, presumably, some people are willing to pay that much. Not me, but somebody. As long as there is still lots of free stuff, I’m happy. Incidentally, you missed the opportunity to go with the traditional pronunciation and make the title Is there anything Free on Coco Key?

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

Dang! Free on Coco Cay has a nice ring to it!

[@mariodopico5581]

Coco cay is awesome!! Where else can you take your kids to an all out waterpark with food included for $80? And with a limited amount of people, the lines go quickly and you ride the slides over and over again. My kids love it. How ever the over the water cabanas are for suckers. The FREE beach is literally right next door.

[@DJL70]

Let the fools waste their money. If you are smart, you will just use the free amenities and enjoy the beach and ocean, which is the entire point of a Caribbean cruise

[@crazykev6491]

That’s why you don’t get off the ship in the Caribbean! No thanks

[@jfk609]

It seems like anything to make a buck.

[@nicolemiller4688]

Grest info😊, what a cash grab, no thanks

[@dcurri]

Ridiculous 😂

[@tropicalblum]

Gross, it’s all gross 🤢