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Coco Cay: Full Tour of Royal Caribbean's $350 Million Private Island!

Ordinary Adventures
Ordinary Adventures
🥉Knowledgeable
👁️ 159K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 43:38

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive tour of Royal Caribbean's private island, Coco Cay, during a sailing on the Utopia of the Seas. The video explores various island zones, including the relaxing Chill Island, the family friendly Splashaway Bay, and the more secluded South Beach. The creators detail both complimentary amenities, such as various food stations and beach areas, and upcharge experiences like the Thrill Water Park, the hot air balloon ride, and the exclusive Hideaway area. They review specific food and drink items, including tacos at Skipper's Grill, mango habanero wings at Captain Jack's, and a watermelon margarita. The tour also covers practical information like towel stations, transportation via tram, and the availability of snorkeling gear. After exploring the island, the video transitions back to the ship to review shaved ice on the pool deck and an ice skating production in the Studio B theater. The creators conclude by sharing their impressions of the island's layout and the variety of activities available to passengers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Utopia of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Utopia of the Seas
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥉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

I really do love chill Island it is so quiet and peaceful over here they have a bunch of hammocks and loungers

This is a fantastic Island it's bigger than any of the other private islands we've been to

The wings are absolutely amazing the fries are good I love a good steak fry

I love that there's a pool on this private island that's something that I think the Disney islands are missing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use sunscreen and lather up because it's hot on the islands
Take advantage of towel stations around the island for fresh towels
Book the hot air balloon ride with backup plans as it often gets cancelled due to wind

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of upcharge activitiesYou don't need any of the upcharge clubs or food to have a good time; the complimentary areas are sufficient

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on Royal Caribbean's private island Coco Cay?
QAre the upcharge activities worth it on Coco Cay?
QWhat food and drink options are available on Coco Cay?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Perfect Day at Coco Cay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Hot air balloon ride (Up Up and Away) ($79 a person)
Coco Cay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Swimming with pigs
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