CocoCay
CocoCay is a small private island in the Berry Islands, about 55 miles north of Nassau, and it is run by Royal Caribbean for its own guests. The island is mostly about the beaches, the beach clubs, and a few rides and views, all within a short walk or tram ride of Arrivals Plaza.
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Coco Beach Club
Coco Beach Club is a private retreat at Perfect Day at CocoCay with an infinity pool over the ocean, overwater cabanas, and a powder-sand beach reserved for club guests.
Chill Island
Chill Island is the east-side beach at CocoCay, with powdery white sand and clear tropical water. It sits a short walk from Arrivals Plaza, one of the quickest beaches to reach.
Thrill Waterpark
Thrill Waterpark is the island's big water attraction, on the thrill side of CocoCay. Two towers hold the waterslides, and two pools sit at the base, including the Wave Pool.
Harbor Beach
Harbor Beach is a shallow, white-sand beach on CocoCay, a short walk from the arrivals area. It is set up for families, with a central fountain and room to build sand castles.
Hideaway Beach
Hideaway Beach is the adults-only beach at CocoCay, with a pool, cabanas, a bar and a pizza spot. Guests must be 18 or older to go in.
Oasis Lagoon
Oasis Lagoon is a sprawling freshwater pool at CocoCay, with coves, swim-up islands and a swim-up bar. It is a named swimming area on the island, with coves, swim-up islands and a swim-up bar.
South Beach
South Beach is a sandy stretch on CocoCay, Bahamas, about 10 minutes from Arrivals Plaza. Visitors play volleyball and beachside basketball, rent paddle boats on the sand, or wade out to shell walk in shallow water.
East-end coral basin
A shallow coral basin at the east end of CocoCay, where you can snorkel among manatees, rays and numerous fish. It is one of the island's quieter places to get into the water.
Up, Up & Away balloon
A helium balloon ride that lifts riders up to 450 feet above CocoCay for about 10 minutes. It is one of the few places on the island to get a high look over the water and the beaches.
Island nature trails
Walking trails cross the whole island of CocoCay, from one shore to the other. You can set your own pace and turn back whenever you like.
Perfect Day CocoCay Zip Line
A 1,600-foot zip line course that crisscrosses Perfect Day CocoCay and soars above the harbor. It is one of the island's active rides, set apart from the beach and pool areas.
CocoCay Island Market
CocoCay Island Market is a shopping spot on CocoCay, a Bahamian island set up by Royal Caribbean as a stopover destination. It is found on the island itself, not in town.
Good to know
Beaches
Chill Island is the quiet side of the island, with clear water, powder sand and complimentary access and beach chairs. Harbor Beach and the Coco Beach Club beach are also close by. Most people walk or take the tram from Arrivals Plaza, claim a chair and swim in the shallow water. Bring your own towels, because the beaches do not hand them out.
Beach clubs
Coco Beach Club has its own private sand, an infinity pool, overwater cabanas and a day pass that covers beach chairs, towels and lunch. Hideaway Beach is a separate adults-only option nearby. The club is about 10 minutes from Arrivals Plaza by tram. Overwater cabanas need a reservation made in advance.
When to go
Good to know
- Bring your own towels before heading to the beaches.
- Overwater cabanas at Coco Beach Club must be reserved in advance.
- Lunch reservations at Coco Beach Club are not required but are encouraged.
- Height and weight limits apply to the balloon and to the waterpark slides, so check them before you go.
Coming by ship
Ships usually stay about 10 hours in CocoCay, and most arrive between 7 and 9 am.
Getting ashore and around
Arrivals Plaza is the hub, and most places are a few minutes away from it. Chill Island is about 5 to 10 minutes from Arrivals Plaza on foot, and Harbor Beach is about 6 minutes away. Hideaway Beach is about 7 minutes from Arrivals Plaza, and the Coco Beach Club beach is about 10 minutes away by tram.
Getting around is simple. Walk the paths or take the tram from Arrivals Plaza, which runs about every 10 minutes all day to Coco Beach Club. Nature trails run the full length and width of the island. The island is small and easy to cross.
Questions people ask
How do I get to the beaches at CocoCay?
Arrivals Plaza is the hub. Chill Island is about 5 to 10 minutes away on foot, and the Coco Beach Club beach is about 10 minutes away by tram, which runs about every 10 minutes.
Can children go to the beaches and the waterpark at CocoCay?
Coco Beach Club has no age restrictions. Hideaway Beach is adults-only, for guests 18 and older. Children under 14 must be with a ticketed guest aged 14 or older to enter Thrill Waterpark.
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