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Coco Cay's Hideaway Beach: Worth The Extra Cost?

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Ordinary Adventures
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πŸ‘οΈ 155K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 40:18

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed tour of Hideaway Beach, a new adults-only section on Royal Caribbean's private island, Coco Cay. They explore various amenities including the party pool with a DJ, the Slice of Paradise pizza station, and the Hideaway Hut food stand. A significant portion of the video focuses on their experience at a private cabana, which features a dedicated infinity pool, a stocked mini-fridge, and personalized service. The creators evaluate several food and drink items, such as coconut shrimp, island guava barbecue chicken pizza, and the Coco Loco cocktail. They also visit the On the Rocks bar to sample signature drinks and observe the lagoon area. While they express high praise for the luxury and convenience of the cabana experience, they suggest that the general Hideaway Beach area might be better enjoyed without the extra cost unless traveling with a large group. The video concludes with reflections on their overall experience aboard the Icon of the Seas, noting the ship's impressive design and entertainment offerings.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Icon of the Seas
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think for 50 to 100 bucks you could go elsewhere on the island and have a lot of fun without paying that but if you have a whole group and you can afford to rent out one of these Cabanas 100% recommend

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Rent a cabana for privacy and a better experience at Hideaway Beach
βœ“Use the Upside app for cash back on gas and enter the contest for free gas
βœ“Try the crispy chicken sandwich with mozzarella sticks for a fun hack

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

cost of Hideaway Beach access β€” If you have a group and can afford a cabana, it's worth it; otherwise, enjoy other parts of the island

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Coco Cay's Hideaway Beach worth the extra cost?
QWhat is the experience like at the new adults-only section?
QHow does the cabana experience compare to general access?

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