We were able to relax and soak in views of the ship from our bed. You are using an out of date browser. The cruise line has announced it's building the largest cruise ship ever even bigger than its recently unveiled Wonder of the Seas, the current record-holder for the world's largest cruise ship. With that said, we didnt leave anything of real value either. On the ship is was acceptable.I didn't do any shopping as I really don't need anything of a souvenir nature, this being my 70th cruise.I like the idea of the island stop as long as one can find some shade. Wonderful place for a stop off on the Royal Caribbean Perfect Day cruise. Absolutely not. By If your group, for a time, exceeds the limit bed limit, I seriously doubt anyone is going to enforce it. That leads us to the food. Current Offers. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. This is CoCo Cay's most . My teens and husband loved the waterpark and cabana. For more details about how we use your information, view our. This WOULD HAVE been great, had it not been for 65 degree (F) weather with 35 mph winds -- which isn't Royal Caribbean's fault, of course. The lunch buffet was great-lots of selection. Overall a great day ! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. The price is typically $199, however, about 2 weeks before our sailing, the price dropped to $149, which is the price we paid. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. But I'm not sure about the one that doesn't have a location specified. You can also go on a certified scuba diving excursion at Chill Island if you want to venture deeper beneath the waves. I just bought two Cococay Chill Island Beach Beds - one is under my name for the first cabin and the other is under the primary guest's name on the other cabin. 2. After signing my life away on a Royal Caribbean waiver, my husband and I were given boarding passes in exchange for our tickets. Perfect Day at CocoCay cabana map. The rental included 2 beach chairs, 2 water floaters, and 4 bottles of water! Cost was $199 for all day. and 66 y.o.). I just booked a beach bed. We really enjoyed it. Overall a great day ! Started June 21, 2021, By We were centrally located within the beach bed area and we actively tried to find the person responsible for drinks. I can't compare to South Beach, but spent a few hours at Chill Island back in March. #26. 6. You basically have a water park & water slides on the ship, so its a bit strange that the prices would be so high for something that you can basically get for free. However, when we closed the curtains [on sides] we felt like we had our own private cocoon. I had never seen it until today on the cruise planner. It was beautiful, not crowded at all. Im curious too. This dining guide will help you maximize meal time on your next Royal Caribbean cruise We all know theres no such thing as a one-size-fits-all All features are subject to change without notice. I think this is done for two reasons. Sail on board Icon of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International for 7 nights, departing on Sat 26th October 2024. We had a bed at Chill Island last week. )With our boarding passes, we (about 12 people) waited to board our flight. Very disappointing. Am I just to put one guest on the reservation? Would have liked a little more variety in food options . If its per bed then only one of us needs to buy it in the cruise planner. . Other than the lack of bar tender (which was advertised upon booking) we had a great and relaxing day! CC Help Jenn I am renting a beach bed for our Coco Cay stop next month and currently have a Beach Bed reserved on South Beach. There was an abundance of umbrellaed sturdy lounge chairs to service two boatloads of people who were visiting.I did not visit the pay Thrill WaterPark ($). Please try again. I am only responding to make you aware of a Facebook group for all matters specific to CoCo Cay. South beach has settled down a little. Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Considering what a messy eater my 6 year-old is, this was a wise choice. Iam a little confused about the price. And then my husband who will be meeting me later will he just check in at the beach bed check in area? Excellent experience. The burger meat was worse than shoe leather. We gave up after about three hours and went back to the ship. There are nearby showers and bathrooms which we all visited before heading back to the ship. We were centrally located within the beach bed area and we actively tried to find the person responsible for drinks. We didn't sign up for any extras-no need-many fun things to do and beautiful pools and beaches for no extra cost. Oh, the soft cream out of the machine was very 'untasty.' ~ 12 minute walk. Breezy Bay at Chill Island vs chill island day bed on coco cay. CC Help Jenn Both locations will provide you with a wonderful day. I, too, would be interested in knowing which area is quietest. Not exactly knowing where to go we asked for directions and were directed to south beach area but upon arrival were directed back upfront to chill island. Claudia our concierge was amazing she showed us to our bed we were lucky to have one in the front row she brought us extra towels and waters throughout the day and checked on us periodically. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. The ticket for the bed will be in your stateroom. Our original plan was to bring our food back to the day bed to eat, but its a good walk, so we decided just to eat at the picnic tables at the Chill Grill. We nabbed a tree spot at a Chill Island a few weeks ago and it was literally perfect. The waterpark was lots of fun too. This is the beach day youve been dreaming about crystal clear tropical waters and powdery sands. My husband and I booked this cruise as a weekend getaway because we had an offer. "There are several places nearby for breakfast, lunch or dinner if you wish to venture out, although very little within walking distance, however the food and service at Coral Cay was very good indeed.". The vibe from getting off the boat until getting back on the boat is amazing it is paradise. Everything you need is included: floating beach mats, stocked water cooler and beach towels. Again, this was not an issue for us. We rented an overwater cabana. We have a beach bed reserved for our Feb 2020 visit to Coco Cay. I've reviewed the map so was able to see where each area is located, but having never been to CocoCay, I'm uncertain if there's much difference between the two beaches. While Chill Grill offers a full-service bar, the nearby Wacky Seagull and Wacky Seagull Jr. bars also serve cocktails, beer and beverages. Is the view of the ocean obstructed very badly by the new over water cabanas for the beds in Breezy Bay? Would have liked a little more variety in food options . We had a beach bed at Chill Island in April. Cruise choices include new and jazzed-up ships sailing an array of short and weeklong Bahamas itineraries. has done a great job with this island. So do you need to rent a Day Bed? Other than that-this was a gorgeous island. Thanks. JoeFan, August 1, 2019 in Royal Caribbean International. We went to the new Coco Cay a couple of weeks ago. We rented a beach bed for the day and completely relaxed! Did they have rafts and such to rent at South Beach if we decide we want them? Looking forward to seeing the updates and renovations. The first two are easy enough, since I can read a map. You will read, from the other reviews, about how nice it is to spend some time at Coco Cay on your RCL cruise. The island, by the way, is beautiful, meticulously maintained and just a joy to be on. Iam a little confused about the price. I can't see anywhere to buy one or even where they are. lesson learned. no way in heck would i pay over $150, the snack shack burgers and other options are just too good and south beach is still very new and usually not crowded. I seem to remember something about that, maybe? This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. We reserved in September for Chill. Perfect. I thought the beach in South Beach was nicer, but the water was uninviting and sludgy. I believe the water park may've still been open, but since we have no children, we opted to skip it. Hi @Stepheroowelcome to the message boards! Admiral Cruises, a company Royal Caribbean acquired in 1988, leased the island until 2050 in 1985, according to Royal Caribbean. The first two are easy enough, since I can read a map. The beach never seemed too crowded but it was full there were some kids but not overrun. Do we check in with the excursion desk once we get on-board? The description for the unnamed location says it's by Chill Island, but it has a different code than the Chill Island beach bed. There was no way that I was going to use the water slide by climbing up flights of stairs that reached 135 feet in the air to slide down. Lots of staff and super friendly. This 140 acre private beach island, is part of the Bahamas'' paradise known as the Berry Islands. The price is $149. It says it should be $199 but then I put in 2 guests and the final price is charging me for 2 instead of just one. You can walk into the water from both spots so I don't think there is any advantage there. RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com reader Shannon Ford tried one out on a recent Freedom of the Seas cruise, and shared her thoughts on what to expect if you get one. *Please see all applicable Terms & Conditions for Promotions, Sign up to receive information about our special offers and deals. Chill island beach area appeared to be smaller than the temporary south beach area but it was . If they decide to come over and join us (periodically throughout the day) will they be allowed to enter? Website seems to be allowing reservations for our sailing, but I almost accidentally booked three beds! You will read, from the other reviews, about how nice it is to spend some time at Coco Cay on your RCL cruise. Which beach area is better? We even asked a second staff member where we could find the bar tender but they did not know the answer to this question. It was quite quiet and relaxing. Good job, RCCL. I didnt know much about CocoCay and Im glad I did some research before hand. 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I've heard Chill Island is mostly shallow andfor Breezy bay how deep does it get and how far away are the boat docks one one side and the over water cabanas on the other? I didnt know much about CocoCay and Im glad I did some research before hand. The attendant made sure we had plenty of ice. (I guess that felt more secluded and relaxing to me.) But it does have Chill Grill which is the largest place to grab a bite on the island. I wondered around a bit at stumbled upon the Lagoon Pool or whatever it was called, and music was blasting, but until I walked around, I had no idea it was there. The second area are the Breezy Bay at Chill Island Day Beds. Upgrade your stay on Chill Island by reserving a comfy seaside daybed at Breezy Bay. Or is there another location for the beach beds? Would have liked a little more variety in food options . How did you find out your assignment/bed location? I've only been around on CC for a few months, but if there's anything I've learned from my time here it's that RCI is whacky. We were disappointed because we really wanted to utilize our deluxe drink package while on the island. Your previous content has been restored. You cannot paste images directly. Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise. My family and I recently rented a Beach Bed at Chill Island at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Breezy Bay. We rented a beach bed for the day and completely relaxed! Water parks are located in a few locations adjacent to each other at CocoCay. We received our bed assignment 2 days before. There were 2 ships here, but the island was not crowded where we were. If youre up for a little adventure, get moving with a surf skimming guided Wave Jet tour or gear up with masks and fins at the Snorkel Shack. Beach chairs on South Beach are complimentary and first-come-first-serve. 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