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Is Royal Caribbeans NEW Hideaway Beach Coco Cay Actually WORTH IT?

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Travel Spree
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👁️ 49K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 20:38

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Editorial Summary

The creators visit Coco Cay to experience the new Hideaway Bay, an adults-only section of the private island. After arriving via the Icon of the Seas, they explore the spacious and chill atmosphere of the new area. The video features a detailed tour of a private Hideaway Bay Villa, highlighting amenities such as a large couch, a fan, electrical outlets, a sink, and Bluetooth connectivity for music. The creators also test the water temperature in the pool and sample various food options at Base Camp Eats, including empanadas, chicken sandwiches, and cheese curds. They note that while some items like the chicken may be average, the overall experience is enjoyable. The vlog concludes with the creators reflecting on their time on the Icon of the Seas, emphasizing that the social connections made with fellow travelers and content creators were the highlight of the trip. They express satisfaction with the island's new offerings and the overall cruise experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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🍸 Best for Adults OnlyCaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is definitely the best private island in the whole Cruise industry

it's truly incredible I can't believe we're here

today was a good day today may have been my favorite day to be honest

the ship was incredible but the people are really what made it so

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a chicken sandwich and mozzarella sticks at Coco Cay
Use the drink package to enjoy beverages in the cabana
Visit the quieter end of Hideaway Beach for a more peaceful experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Water might be coldThe water is warm, not bath water warm but above expectations

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Royal Caribbean's new Hideaway Beach on Coco Cay worth the hype and extra cost?
QWhat is the vibe like at the new adults-only area?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconKids Family4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Coco Cay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hideaway Beach Cabana
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