There are many ways to plus your visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay, such as renting a bed bed for the day. Next time I may try the south beach area to see how that is. Our son enjoyed building sand castles (more of a sand house), playing in the water and lounging on one of the floating mats. I want to give Coco Cay a second chance when we go there again in a few months, but I hope to find out if there are any quiet places. We never felt the need to do this and just let down the curtains when we went to get food and left whatever we had on the bed. I am renting a beach bed for our Coco Cay stop next month and currently have a Beach Bed reserved on South Beach. CHILL ISLAND. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. On 4/20/2021 at 4:22 PM, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. The price is typically $199, however, about 2 weeks before our sailing, the price dropped to $149, which is the price we paid. 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. Does anyone know how the beach differs? . I agree.I started my day by using the tram and taking a tour around the island, getting off at the last stop before it doubled back. It didn't help that we'd booked a very, very expensive private cabana on Chill Island. The ticket for the bed will be in your stateroom. Finally Found a Free Costa Maya Beach, Another Snorkel Fail, & More Fun Onboard Liberty of the Seas! Indulge in the best CocoCay has to offer! The lunch buffet was great-lots of selection. I belong to a Facebook group for CoCoCay and one person posted about getting a cancellation notice for a beach lounger on South Beach due to closure. Upon arriving to the area, there was a stand where we checked in and received our wristbands. Unfortunately, we were unable to locate the bar tender all day and had to brave the crowds at one of the central bars. We received an email last month stating that during construction, it became apparent to them that they were allocating too many beach beds on south beach, making it too crowded. Both options are available to guests at an additional charge. Water slides, zip lines, pools with swim up bar. The descriptions are almost the same. However- we were promised access to a bar tender to fetch drinks from the VERY busy bar and we did not see the bar tender once. Coco Cay was amazing, clean and beautiful! You guessed it! There was a lot of traffic from people entering the area to snorkel but it wasnt an issue. Chill Beach Beach. SOUTH BEACH. Do they face the beach? Drink packages work on the island, and there are multiple included food venues.Shuttle transportation from the pier to the island and will take you all the way to beach areas.While there is a lot included there is also a lot that costs extra. It was like an amusement park ride. Which one would be the better location - close to dock and/ or Swimming? , Too funny. While Chill Grill offers a full-service bar, the nearby Wacky Seagull and Wacky Seagull Jr. bars also serve cocktails, beer and beverages. Not all the beds were rented. South Beach was not yet under construction for the new "over the water" construction. Beyond the Beach Loungers is the private section of South Beach. Where exactly are the beach beds at Chill Island located? One was 2 rows deep (breezy) other was 3 rows deep. Royal Caribbean 2022. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Any help is greatly appreciate. My faith has been restored, and I'm now looking forward to Coco Cay again. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Just booked Breezy Bay at Chill Island as it was $100.00 cheaper. All of the aquatic activities and the hot air balloon were canceled. I'm interested in this too. South Beach only has access to one of the 3 Snack Shacks. South Beach is somewhat more removed from the rest of the island, while Chill Island is more centrally located to the other CocoCay attractions. Yours has Breezy Bay and South Beach? There was an abundance of umbrellaed sturdy lounge chairs to service two boatloads of people who were visiting.I did not visit the pay Thrill WaterPark ($). There are two areas with Beach Bed Rentals. Im curious too. 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. And finally, the beach area for this section of Chill Island was perfect. Not sure which one to book and if one location is better than the other. That may have changed since then. Royal Caribbean sent an email to guests on upcoming sailings with an update on its plans to reopen its private island, Royal Caribbean opened the Coco Beach Club a few days ago, and I had the chance to try out this new exclusive beach, Please welcome guest blogger Kayla Gillman, who is here to talk about her recent visit to Royal Caribbean's private, Royal Caribbean held a conference call with investors earlier today to go over its 2019 second quarter earnings, which, Amid the glitz and glamour of the mega announcement that Royal Caribbean will invest $200 million to upgrade its, Hurricane Matthew inflicted damage to many areas of the Bahamas, including Royal Caribbean's private destination of, Do you know about when you'd like to sail? Then there is Chill Grill that has the best selection of food that is close by. One will see overwater cabanas to the side the other will see a cove like spot. We reserved in September for Chill. Not even sure water good for swimming and floating bar being close is factual infobut the point I'm trying to make is I don't know there's a blanket statement as to which will be more private. We even asked a second staff member where we could find the bar tender but they did not know the answer to this question. we did a beach bed once before south beach was completed. OH, this is awesome, thank you! We had originally booked beach beds at south beach. The attendant made sure we had plenty of ice. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Both locations will provide you with a wonderful day. Perfect Day at CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's private Bahamian island. I had the BBQ chicken and corn on the cob and some of the fresh salads they offered. Have you tried calling their planning helpline? There's a concierge and you will be given your wristbands and told to pick your bed. All of the aquatic activities and the hot air balloon were canceled. Royal Car. You can unsubscribe at any time. We had bar service. CC Help Jenn We gave up after about three hours and went back to the ship. Thanks -- I think that Harmony is the only ship in Coco Cay the day we're docked there. I am only responding to make you aware of a Facebook group for all matters specific to CoCo Cay. Kicking back with your whole crew in a private cabana. Table of contents do you have to pay for the Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Wondering if those are less desirable for some reason. You guessed it! Don't forget to reserve a beach bed while in CocoCay. We even asked a second staff member where we could find the bar tender but they did not know the answer to this question. Chill Island also has a large buffet nearby, while South Beach only offers a Snack Shack for refreshments. . Unfortunately, we were unable to locate the bar tender all day and had to brave the crowds at one of the central bars. It didn't help that we'd booked a very, very expensive private cabana on Chill Island. Lots of staff and super friendly. February 4, 2020 in Shore Excursions, I noticed that they now listday beds in two locations-Breezy Bay at chill island (instead of South Beach) and chill island. Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Berry Islands. If i have to pay the extra 100.00 not a problem but need to know which is the better deal. The burger meat was worse than shoe leather. Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! I'm wondering if one is better than the other for swimming. Full Day Beach Bed Rental: $199.99 for 4 guests. Theres aconcierge and you will be given your wristbands and told to pick your bed. Arrived on a Sunday morning at 8:30 to get a great set of loungers by the Oasis pool-disappointed that there was absolutely no coffee available on the island. Again, not Royal Caribbean's fault.On the plus sides, tram transportation was very efficient, and the chicken sandwich is the best I've ever eaten. Overall a great day ! Weird! But I'm not sure about the one that doesn't have a location specified. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. This is CoCo Cay's most . Rental costs USD 150 capacity up to 6 guests each) and is inclusive of 2 floating beach mats, beach towels and a cooler (with 4 bottles of water). Does anyone know if they will be available and/or how to book them? Soyou said "told to pick your bed"? It looks like Breezy Bay is a new beach area. The ShoreEx office onboard said the beds were assigned by the island Shore team. My teens and husband loved the waterpark and cabana. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Yeah, I wondered if it might just be a glitch too, since the descriptions are virtually identical but the codes are not. I work full time and have a 9 and 3 year old. From tacos to barbecued chicken right off the grill, enjoy a full menu of Caribbean-style bites. The reservations are linked. Be Your Own Captain Adventure in Bimini Honeymoon Harbour and The Saponna Day Trip. There is lots to do, and variety of beaches and pools. Beach beds are an optional rental you can purchase to use while visiting Royal Caribbean's private island for the day. Display as a link instead, And just offshore, Sandals' exotic private island features a pool with a swim-up bar, a secluded private beach and an authentic Thai restaurant where some of the. We finished off our time at the Day Bed with a family nap. Warning - the road is very bumpy and you better hold on. Is the view of the ocean obstructed very badly by the new over water cabanas for the beds in Breezy Bay? For more details about how we use your information, view our. I'm planning to reserve a beach bed on Coco Cay, but I'm confused by the way they're listed in the cruise planner. The world&x27;s largest cruise ship is gigantic and can keep . Started August 27, 2021, By She also kept hereyes on things by removing people who hadnt paid for the beds. plenty of good options. Upgrade your stay on Chill Island by reserving a comfy seaside daybed at Breezy Bay. Perfect day at coco cay with my boyfriend , I have been twice in this island. We headed back to solarium & that was the best choice by far for us. We rented a beach bed for the day and completely relaxed! You can post now and register later. How did shore excursion notify you? I am sure that not being able to book online is in line with the always up and fully functional RCI website , You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By On 7/7/2022 at 12:25 PM, SherriZ366 said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. CoCo Cay Beach Bed -- which is better South Beach or Chill Island, Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. We didn't sign up for any extras-no need-many fun things to do and beautiful pools and beaches for no extra cost. This is a stupid question, but what exactly is Chill Island? 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. We rented a beach bed for the day and completely relaxed! Whether youre on the move or lounging around, grillin and chillin is always on the menu. Had a cabana at Chill Island. However- we were promised access to a bar tender to fetch drinks from the VERY busy bar and we did not see the bar tender once. I informed concierge multiple times, but they were helpless to resolve the problem. The burger meat was worse than shoe leather. It is the perfect location. Im just off of Mariner & we were at Coco Cay 2 days ago. It was fun and exhilarating. We rented an overwater cabana. Reply. We had a beach bed at Chill Island in April. We have no interest in the waterpark because we have plenty of those at home. has done a great job with this island. and walked the Coco Beach Club and Chill Island areas. The bed was lovely and comfy. Is it part of Coco Cay? Did they decide there wasn't enough room for beach beds in South Beach once it was done and they had the South Beach Cabanas there? Wonderful place for a stop off on the Royal Caribbean Perfect Day cruise. As so much has already been written about Coco Cay, I thought Id focus on the helium balloon ride.I purchased balloon tickets on Royal Caribbeans website several months before my October 2019 Mariner of the Sea sailing. Royal Caribbean has done it again. Review of Coco Cay. Also, which area has convenient restaurants and bars? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 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. . 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. 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. We rented a beach bed for the day and completely relaxed! If you do plan to drink, the closest bar is The Wacky Seagull and is fairly close. Unlike the cabanas, the day beds do not have a safe to store any personal belongings. What is the difference between the two as far a location on the island? I am not sure wait the limit per bed is(I think it is six), but it is an open area, Your family will have no issues coming up to your day bed to "check-in." I also read the sand at SB is a little rougher with shells than CIso we're bringing water shoes. Breezy Bay has a basketball court near it and a few more things to do. Today we will show you the Beach Bed area @ Perfect Day at Coco Cay. Not sure if they're sold out, they've been removed while South Beach gets its update, or what, but I eventually gave up and got a cabana. Other than that-this was a gorgeous island. Paste as plain text instead, The beach never seemed too crowded but it was full there were some kids but not overrun. There was a confirmation paper delivered to our stateroom. My husband and I had an amazing time during our visit to CoCo Cay! The descriptions are almost the same. v6.0 - 2023 (see first page for add'l details), Help? We witnessed several people trying to get in the beds to take pics etcCocoCay can be whatever you want it to be there are extra costs for some things just depends what you are looking for and what you want to spend. The rental included 2 beach chairs, 2 water floaters, and 4 bottles of water! Would have liked a little more variety in food options . The bed has curtains on either side which are on dowel rods and can be moved to front or back to block sun as the day goes on if needed. Grab a fresh bite to eat at Chill Grill when that hunger strikes. . . All of the aquatic activities and the hot air balloon were canceled. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Had a magnificent experience soaking up the sun and clear waters for a day, really enjoyed it. A restaurant and bar are a few steps away.the water warm, no rocksand your own life guard. Burgers at the burger shack were just delicious. Everything was neat and clean. 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