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CocoCay Overwater Cabana! (Costs an Arm and a Leg)

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πŸ‘οΈ 57K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 39:47

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a day at CocoCay featuring an overwater cabana experience. They explain that by splitting the cost among a group of seven friends, the price became highly affordable. The video details the various amenities included with the cabana, such as a private attendant, a slide, a hammock, snorkeling equipment, and a Bluetooth speaker. While exploring the cabana and the surrounding Coco Beach Club, the group encounters significant marine life, including stingrays, jellyfish, and sharks, which leads to some humorous tension regarding swimming in the water. The creators also review the food service, noting that their attendant delivers appetizers and main courses like lobster fillets and mozzarella sticks directly to them. After spending the day at the beach club, they return to their ship to discuss cruise advice, such as the importance of ship age and the benefits of arriving at a port the day before boarding. The video concludes with a dinner at Giovanni's and a look at the ship's entertainment options.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Star of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Star of the Seas
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
πŸ‘« Best for GroupCaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We got such a great deal. I don't know why this was so cheap.

This cabana is amazing.

10 out of 10. Would recommend to a friend.

The cabana has been absolutely amazing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Split the cabana cost with friends to make it affordable.
βœ“Get the cabana at a good price, possibly on sale.
βœ“Don't book plane travel for the day of boarding; come the day before and stay in a hotel.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not enough seating for a group in the cabana β€” The cabana has enough seating for 7 people; it's totally fine.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to rent an overwater cabana at CocoCay?
QIs the overwater cabana worth the cost?
QHow can new cruisers have a better experience?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Overwater Cabana at Coco Beach Club (1,200)
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