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A Day At Royal Caribbeans Private Island In 2024.. What’s There To Do?

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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👁️ 54K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 24:17

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a relaxing day at Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, while traveling on the Symphony of the Seas. The vlog focuses on a more laid-back experience compared to previous visits, specifically highlighting the Chill Island area. The creator and his sister, Alexa, navigate the island, noting the high capacity of the area when two massive Oasis class ships are docked simultaneously. Throughout the day, they explore the beach, observe local wildlife like hermit crabs and birds, and discuss the differences between the party areas and the quieter sections of the island. The video covers practical aspects of the visit, such as the cost of sunscreen on the island, the availability of towel stations, and the experience of snorkeling in calm waters. After spending time at the pool bar and enjoying various food options including Cuban sandwiches and appetizers, the pair concludes their day by returning to the ship. The creator reflects on the high pricing for water park access and prepares for a final day of cruising involving casino visits and dinner.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Symphony of the Seas
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Symphony of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are on one of the former world's largest cruise ships in the world

this is her very first large cruise ship world's largest cruise ship so it's going to be interesting to see how she's enjoying it

I do love coming to chill Island though last time we didn't come here because of this

today was combined with chill and somewhat of an adventure in the pool Casino of course there wouldn't be a a cruise Vlog without a trip to casino

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring sunscreen to the island to avoid buying expensive sunscreen there
Use the dry side of the pool bar for faster service
Book thrill water park tickets in advance for a discount

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship rocking or motionThe ocean was calm, making it good for snorkeling
Crowdedness on the islandWith two mega ships, the island can be more packed than expected

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do at Royal Caribbean's private island?
QHow is the experience on Symphony of the Seas?
QWhat is the difference between the chill and party sides of the island?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconDrink Package2½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Perfect Day at CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Thrill Waterpark ($149 per person)
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