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Top Mistakes to Avoid at CocoCay

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think Royal Caribbean has designed the absolute best private island experience you'll find across any cruise line, but it really behooves you to understand what it offers

The other tour I would not recommend under almost any circumstances is the swimming with the pigs tour. It's very short, very expensive, and very gross.

A majority of the island experience has no admission cost, and they're not lackluster options either.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-purchase CocoCay add-ons before the cruise to save money.
Get off the ship before 10:00 AM to secure better beach/pool spots.
Avoid the snorkeling and swimming with pigs excursions.
Use the complimentary tram to navigate the island.
Consider a 'half and half' strategy: enjoy the island in the morning, then return to the ship by noon to enjoy empty water slides.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overspending on activitiesUnderstand that many fantastic areas like Oasis Lagoon and Splashaway Bay are included for free.
Not knowing where to goStudy the map to understand the zones (Chill vs. Thrill) and use the free tram.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I avoid overpaying at CocoCay?
QWhat areas of CocoCay are included in the cruise fare?
QWhich excursions are worth skipping?
QWhat should I bring to the private island?
QIs the adults-only area quiet?

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Port Highlights

Perfect Day at CocoCay3 Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling
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YouTube Video Description

People make mistakes at CocoCay even before they're on the ship, but all of them are avoidable! From where not to go, how to spend your money, and the best FREE spots around the island, I want to share with you what to know before your visit. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Overpaying 02:17 Included Areas 04:18: Book Add-Ons Early 04:46 Not Knowing About Each Zone 07:59: Sleeping In At CocoCay 08:49 Booking Bad Excursions 09:35 Planning Tips 12:41 What To Bring 13:06 What's Worth It? 16:15 Stay Onboard Instead *Perfect Day at CocoCay Planning Guide* https://is.gd/ZfyanP [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast Get news, information and advice at http://RoyalCaribbean.Blog [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog