The last time I was there was in June. Next time I may try the south beach area to see how that is. 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. has done a great job with this island. We are also invited to enjoy the same amenities as if we were on South Beach, despite being relocated to Breezy Bay. That may have changed since then. We were near all the food,. Powered by Invision Community. We even asked a second staff member where we could find the bar tender but they did not know the answer to this question. Perfect Day at CocoCay cabana map. 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. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. The Day Beds are pre-assigned and we were given Bed #12, which was a perfect location. It currently has over 39,000 members and people are reporting from there almost daily with many pictures and also information. The ticket for the bed will be in your stateroom. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I was at Chill Island in May. The lunch buffet was great-lots of selection. G lass Bottom Boat - Spend about 90 minutes on this relaxing boat ride, observing the tropical marine life through a glass bottom boat. Grab a fresh bite to eat at Chill Grill when that hunger strikes. Nestled approximately 55 miles north of Nassau (The Bahamas), a tiny Cococay island belongs to the Berry Islands, a group of Bahamian cays located north of the country. It was very quiet at Chill island. The email states they created Breezy Bay at Chill Island to compensate and that our beach bed reservation was automatically moved to there. The bathrooms are clean. Royal Car. My husband will be at the waterpark in the morning. Just to clarify: My wife and I are booked on Harmony in June, stopping at Perfect Day. Day 1 Royal Caribbean. Thanks. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Its tranquil shores make it the perfect spot for couples to reconnect, while access to water activities like jet skis and snorkeling offer plenty of fun for the whole family. I could have used a lawyer to review it. We also done an excursion from here to swim with pigs which was the best thing we have ever done! others beds were pretty close and not very private. Do you have to No there are plenty of free beach loungers and umbrellas available if you are off the boat early enough you can find a great spot. We ended up liking our chosen spot..Not on the first row, but shadier than most beds. I believe the water park may've still been open, but since we have no children, we opted to skip it. Beach Lounger on CocoCay, Bahamas Beach Beds. On 4/20/2021 at 4:22 PM, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. We rented a beach bed for the day and completely relaxed! and 66 y.o.). I am booked on Anthem over the New Yr and beach beds are not showing, not even as sold out. Not all Royal Caribbean ships stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay. So we were able to see both locations where the beds were located. 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. With two ships in port, 15 beds were allocated per ship. Other than the lack of bar tender (which was advertised upon booking) we had a great and relaxing day! It has its own watersports marina, private cabanas and day bed rentals . Unlike the cabanas, the day beds do not have a safe to store any personal belongings. 1. 8. We were able to relax and soak in views of the ship from our bed. Your name is also written on a chalkboard on your assigned day bed. We decided to book a beach bed as we wanted to be able to get out of the sun. If there would have been cabanas full of rowdy folks or kids (love 'em, dont get me wrong) on either side of us then it may have been a less relaxing experience, but as it stood the area was pretty empty and we felt almost alone. Upgrade your stay on Chill Islandby reserving a comfy seaside daybed at Breezy Bay. Also, I checked the Cruise Planner an all the Beach Beds were sold out. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. It sounds quiet. 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 ($). Royal Car. I would have been better off to have chosen the grilled portabello mushroom sandwich or visited the taco bar. But I'm not sure about the one that doesn't have a location specified. It's a recent change while South Beach is closed. I don't know why. Be Your Own Captain Adventure in Bimini Honeymoon Harbour and The Saponna Day Trip. I informed concierge multiple times, but they were helpless to resolve the problem. But now from the map below, we know that there are three separate areas for the beach beds! Everything was neat and clean. Absolutely not. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. They have turned the island into a theme park. Would I do it again YES to me it made the day perfect. Wonderful place for a stop off on the Royal Caribbean Perfect Day cruise. . We are going back in February 2020 too! This was not an issue for us. The park is clean and spacious and the food is really good. I have a hard time walking but also want to swim in the Ocean. (I would advise to book pre-cruise as the prices are much dearer once on the ship). we did a beach bed once before south beach was completed. Cruisers' Choice Awards! The price is typically $199, however, about 2 weeks before our sailing, the price dropped to $149, which is the price we paid. The attendant was great. , You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By A (big) favor to ask if you're going on a Pixar Day at Sea cruise in January. There was an abundance of umbrellaed sturdy lounge chairs to service two boatloads of people who were visiting.I did not visit the pay Thrill WaterPark ($). 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. If you bring your own gear you are still required to wear a snorkel vest which are available for rent. Not included was food service we walked to the buffet area for lunch which was good. After entering the basket, the pilot made sure we were properly spaced apart from each other, told us to hold on to the railing, and up we went! Then sip refreshing Coco Locos from the privacy of your own daybed at Breezy Bay or cabana as you soak up the sun and the serenity. Review of Coco Cay. 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. If i have to pay the extra 100.00 not a problem but need to know which is the better deal. Yum! I have never noticed any music playing while relaxing on loungers at Chill Island or South Beach. 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. JavaScript is disabled. The lunch buffet was great-lots of selection. Does anyone know if they will be available and/or how to book them? From tacos to barbecued chicken right off the grill, enjoy a full menu of Caribbean-style bites. Thanks -- I think that Harmony is the only ship in Coco Cay the day we're docked there. If youve got a need for speed, book a guided jet ski tour and feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your back as you zip over the oceans surface solo or with a buddy. We were hoping for a "chill" experience with a Chill Island beach bed, but there were waiters being attentive to drink orders from the neighboring beach chairs and scampered away from us 3x. . My son who absolutely loves the Splashaway Bay on CocoCay, never wanted to leave the beach, so we never made it over to that area. 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. We received our bed assignment 2 days before. Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Berry Islands. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. How was the view? All rights reserved. They will show up in your Cruise Planner on Royal's website at some point before your cruise. The tram will drop you off at the beds. The beds are intended for parties up to 4, but I counted 13 people there at one point. Both options are available to guests at an additional charge. We rented a beach bed for the day and completely relaxed! Nestled on the shore, you can relax in comfort, feeling soothing ocean breezes, soaking up the sun and watching waves gently roll in. Intriguing. Didn't see those at Chill Island, not sure where they might be. We had originally booked beach beds at south beach. 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. Website seems to be allowing reservations for our sailing, but I almost accidentally booked three beds! Unfortunately, we were unable to locate the bar tender all day and had to brave the crowds at one of the central bars. 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? and enter your info it disappears. Cruising to the Bahamas is so easy, you may even be able to go without a passport. Our options are Chill Island or South Beach. The rental included 2 beach chairs, 2 water floaters, and 4 bottles of water! Our goal has been to provide our readers with expansive coverage of all aspects of the Royal Caribbean experience. However, I also see that Chill Island has them for the same price. In the snorkeling lagoon you can find stingrays, tropical fish, an . I'm wondering if one is better than the other for swimming. Current Offers. 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. Looks like Breezy Bay is by the area marked 31-60 (purple), while Chill Island Daybeds are the pink 1-30. Check out Shannon's YouTube channel for lots more travel information & tips. Everything you need is included: floating beach mats, stocked water cooler and beach towels. The burger meat was worse than shoe leather. The descriptions are almost the same. They proved very helpful for our nap later in the day. Chill Island Full Day Beach Bed Rental. Which beach area is better? With that said, we didnt leave anything of real value either. 3 out of 5. We didn't sign up for any extras-no need-many fun things to do and beautiful pools and beaches for no extra cost. You must log in or register to reply here. Clear editor. With plenty of shade and picnic tables, Chill Grill keeps the laidback vibes going all day long. How did shore excursion notify you? Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Every tram, and every area we traversed, had such loud music that we ended up going right back to the ship. . Gear up for a reef rocking journey beneath the waves youll find all your basic snorkel equipment available for rent at the Snorkel Shack. We didn't sign up for any extras-no need-many fun things to do and beautiful pools and beaches for no extra cost. #26. Agent Logins Blog About . I landed on a South Beach bedfor our upcoming trip (May) because A. the floating bar seems pretty close and B. it appearsto get deep enough for swimming . Weird! In 2019, the island got a $250 million makeover. Curious to know as we've seen/heard different thingswe booked the beach bed online a couple weeks ago, but how/when do we find out the specific bed assignment or do we get to choose? I chose Captain Jack's. Our two adult daughters and their husbands will also be cruising with us, but they have plans to go to the Waterpark for most of the day. Yeah, I wondered if it might just be a glitch too, since the descriptions are virtually identical but the codes are not. Current Offers. EDIT From what I understand they were advertised as South Beach but had been moved to Chill Island while SB was being updated right before I stopped seeing info for them entirely. Posted Wednesday at 07:36 PM. The bed was lovely and comfy. Soyou said "told to pick your bed"? We had a Cabana. We were at South Beach last month. At CocoCay you can choose between two cabana options, at different price points- the Beach Cabanas or the Floating Cabanas, both accommodating up to 8 guests. Normally I'd say we would just wander around and find the spot that works best for us, but with my mom's mobility issues, we'll probably need to just pick a spot and stick with it. Beach Bed Locations: Chill Island. DH, I, and the kids might snorkel, but my parents will probably just lounge around and maybe walk down to the ocean. There are plenty of activities for kids and adults to do. Will let you guys know more when we return from the trip Only 3 more days of work before vacation !!!! Do your research in advance. Any help is greatly appreciate. Or make it a party with a private cabana on the sand thats big enough to accommodate up to eight guests and comes with dedicated attendant service. After signing my life away on a Royal Caribbean waiver, my husband and I were given boarding passes in exchange for our tickets. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Beyond the thrill side of Perfect Day CocoCay is Chill Island, the perfect place for guests to sit back, relax, and enjoy a day in the sun. The rental included 2 beach chairs, 2 water floaters, and 4 bottles of water! The life guard got his steps in walking from his chair over to the area many times. That, combined with being a bit more secluded must be what is driving the price difference. 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. If you wanted to play beach volleyballit was also very close. Its perfect! 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. 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. It was beautiful, not crowded at all. Images and messaging for Perfect Day at CocoCay may include artistic renderings. It was fine with me.Then on foot, I explored the Oasis Lagoon swimming pool area. I just went thru this same choice and thought I'd share what helped me decide, which is actually very little and probably not too helpful but here I am. Is it the equivalent of a guarantee cabin, and they put you wherever is left? Royal Caribbean does a great job of making sure that all of your needs are met. Nestled among palm trees on the shore of Chill Island, you can relax in comfort, feeling soothing ocean breezes, soaking up the sun and watching waves gently roll in. I believe the water park may've still been open, but since we have no children, we opted to skip it. 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. 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. I Snorkelled to a private beach to grab a coffee. I decided to rent a cabana bed for the afternoon and it was well worth it. There are three options: Breezy Bay at Chill Island beach bed rental, South Beach beach bed rental, and just plain beach bed rental. 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. Absolutely! It is the only beach that the crew is allowed to go to. Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Berry Islands. I'm not disabled but appreciate that they have beach (sand) wheelchairs, trams with ramps, and multiple large bathroom stalls available for people who are. South Beach only has access to one of the 3 Snack Shacks. So my guess would be that the unspecified one is Chill Island. There are nearby showers and bathrooms which we all visited before heading back to the ship. Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. It also seemed to be the area for snorkeling, as we saw many many snorkelers in the area. You mean they aren't pre-assigned? We dolove surprises. Water parks, splash pads, beachs, lounge chairs. When you also factor in, the dedicated loungers, the two floating mats and a cooler, it all adds up. Thanks. 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We didnt arrive super early,the beds werent sold out and we were able to get a very good spot with plenty of options. One time he started blowing the whistle and 2 larger groups of people lounging in the water yelled off the rocks to help him out not sure how you stop this because people seem to think signs dont pertain to them. Started in 2010, Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising, such as entertainment, news, photo updates and more. If its per bed then only one of us needs to buy it in the cruise planner. My family and I recently rented a Beach Bed at Chill Island at Perfect Day at CocoCay. The food was lovely plenty of choice and we also used our drinks package on the island, which is useful as the heat can be quite intense. We'd like a quieter, more private spot, so I'm thinking South Beach? 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