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The Harbor Beach area of Perfect Day at CocoCay, with the beach and Chill Grill

Private Island · The Bahamas

Perfect Day at CocoCay

Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas.

Thrill Waterpark, Oasis Lagoon and five beaches, about 55 miles north of Nassau. Entry, the beaches and meals at five food spots are free, Royal Caribbean says.

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Three Ways to Spend a Day at CocoCay

Thrill Waterpark

Thrill Waterpark

Perfect Day at CocoCay

Daredevil’s Peak drops 135 feet, and Royal Caribbean calls it the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean. Entry costs extra, and guests under 14 must be with a ticketed guest aged 14 or older.

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Getting Around CocoCay

Ships dock at the island’s pier and you walk ashore, so there is no tender.

  • From the ShipRoyal Caribbean says the walk down the pier to Arrivals Plaza takes about 6 minutes. A free Pier Tram also loops up and down the pier.
  • Trams on the IslandThe free Island Tram runs all day from Arrivals Plaza, near Thrill Waterpark. It stops every 15 minutes at South Beach, Oasis Lagoon and Breezy Bay at Chill Island. A separate tram serves Hideaway Beach.
  • Walking TimesFrom Arrivals Plaza, Royal Caribbean lists Thrill Waterpark at about 3 minutes, Harbor Beach at 5, Hideaway Beach at 7, Oasis Lagoon at 8, and South Beach and Coco Beach Club at 10.
  • AccessibilityAccessible trams run across the island, including from the pier to Arrivals Plaza. Ask at Guest Services, at the pier or at venues. Beach wheelchairs are free.
  • What Is FreeEntry, the five beaches with loungers and umbrellas, Oasis Lagoon, Splashaway Bay, Captain Jill’s Galleon, the trams, showers and lockers. Food at the Snack Shacks, Chill Grill and Skipper’s Grill is free, with water, juice, iced tea and lemonade.
  • What Costs ExtraThrill Waterpark, Hideaway Beach (adults only), Coco Beach Club, the Zip Line, the balloon, cabanas and daybeds. Alcohol costs extra unless you have a drink package. Royal Caribbean says prices vary by ship and season.
  • Age RulesChildren under 14 need a ticketed guest aged 14 or older at Thrill Waterpark. Hideaway Beach is 18 and over. You must be 21 to buy or drink alcohol anywhere on the island.

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Swim in Oasis Lagoon

The swim-up bars at the Oasis Lagoon pool at Perfect Day at CocoCay

Oasis Lagoon is a free freshwater pool that Royal Caribbean calls the largest in the Caribbean. It has a sloping entry for children, a swim-up bar and three swim-up islands.

It is about 8 minutes on foot from Arrivals Plaza, or a stop on the Island Tram. Drinks at the bar are paid unless you have a drink package.

Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay Guide (opens a new tab)

Safety and Weather

Only Royal Caribbean and Celebrity guests can enter, Royal Caribbean says.

  • LifeguardsRoyal Caribbean says StarGuard lifeguards cover every pool and every slide, and recommended spots on the beach. It asks parents to watch children near the water.
  • WeatherOfficial averages exist for Nassau, about 55 miles south, so use them as a guide. Highs average 79°F in January and 91°F in August. Rain is lightest from December to February (under 2 inches a month) and heaviest in June and August (over 8 inches).
  • Hurricane seasonThe Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November.

Weather: Bahamas Department of Meteorology, Nassau airport (station 78073), 1991–2020 normals. Hurricanes: NOAA National Hurricane Center.

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Cruises Visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships call here, and our database lists 589 calls between 23 October 2026 and 21 April 2028.

Cruises Visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay

Perfect Day at CocoCay FAQ

How do you get to CocoCay?

Only by cruise ship. Royal Caribbean says the island is open only to Royal Caribbean and Celebrity guests, and ships dock at its pier.

Where is CocoCay in the Bahamas?

Royal Caribbean says it is about 55 miles north of Nassau.

Is CocoCay free?

Entry is included in your cruise fare, and Royal Caribbean says you can spend the whole day without paying extra. Thrill Waterpark, Hideaway Beach, Coco Beach Club, the Zip Line, the balloon and cabanas cost extra.

Is food free on CocoCay?

Yes, at the Snack Shacks, Chill Grill and Skipper’s Grill. Water, juice, iced tea and lemonade are free; alcohol needs a drink package or is paid at menu prices.

How much is Thrill Waterpark at CocoCay?

Royal Caribbean charges per person, with ages 0 to 3 free, and prices vary by season. My Royal Cruise shows the price for your sailing.

Is Hideaway Beach adults only?

Yes. Guests must be 18 or older, and it needs a paid day pass. It is about 7 minutes on foot from Arrivals Plaza.

Is there transport on CocoCay?

Yes. A free Pier Tram loops along the pier, and the free Island Tram runs all day from Arrivals Plaza to South Beach, Oasis Lagoon and Breezy Bay.

Can wheelchair users get around CocoCay?

Royal Caribbean says accessible trams run across the island, including from the pier. Beach wheelchairs are free. Ask at Guest Services.

Are there lifeguards at CocoCay?

At every pool and slide, and at recommended spots on the beach, Royal Caribbean says.

What is the drinking age on CocoCay?

21. Royal Caribbean says you must be 21 or older to buy or drink alcohol anywhere on the island, including Hideaway Beach.

What is the weather like at CocoCay?

Nassau, about 55 miles south, averages highs of 79°F in January and 91°F in August. June to November is hurricane season.

What cruise lines go to CocoCay?

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Royal Caribbean says the island is only for their guests.

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