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Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas - too crowded and hidden costs?

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 11K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 39:39
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · 7 nightsFrom Cape LibertyVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been saying it since the start. This cruise exceeded my expectations.

At no time did this ship with a capacity for 6,000 passengers feel crowded.

The food throughout was great. Whether it's at the buffet, uh, specialty casual dining, or just specialty restaurant and the main dining room, everything was perfection.

I loved every single meal I had.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use your cruise key card to enter the thrill park anytime you want through the day.
The closer you are to your ship, the busier the beach area; walk to quieter spots.
Open more venues for breakfast on the last day to avoid crowding.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Volume of passengers and how busy everything would beThe island is vast with plenty of room for everyone; there are many spaces to relax away from busy areas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWill Perfect Day at CocoCay be crowded with two mega ships in port?
QWhat is included and what costs extra on the island?
QHow is the disembarkation process on a large ship?

Topics Covered

Port Destination3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconDisembarkation4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3½ Happy Bacon
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Nassau2½ Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In this episode of our 7 night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, we arrive into Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, Royal’s own private island. I’ll show you around the island, tips on making the make of your day ashore, what’s included during your visit and what’s an extra. With 2 mega ships in port, will this be a crowded and unpleasant experience? Next up, 2 sea days as we head back to New Jersey, all the onboard activities, some astounding entertainment, all meals / menus reviewed and as the cruise comes to an end, the disembarkation process before heading to Manhattan. Did this cruise exceed all expectations or fall short? Let’s do this! Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs plus my Monday night lives! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads and Instagram @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member / Patron at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #travelblogjamie #royalcaribbean #perfectday #cococay #cruise #symphonyoftheseas