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We Visited Royal Caribbean's Private Island. SHOCKED at the OUTRAGEOUS Prices!

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Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 601K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 19:46

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a day trip to Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, in the Bahamas. They begin by describing the arrival from Miami and the scale of the nearby ships. Much of the video focuses on a critique of the island's high costs for various amenities. The creators highlight the expensive pricing for the Thrill Waterpark, noting that costs can reach 240 dollars per person, and discuss the high price of luxury cabanas which can exceed 2,000 dollars. They also mention the costs associated with the Upward Bound balloon ride and ziplining. Despite the high prices for certain activities, the creators praise the island's landscaping, cleanliness, and the quality of the complimentary buffet at the Snack Shack. They conclude by noting that while many activities are optional and expensive, there are plenty of free options available, such as sunbeds, umbrellas, and certain water zones, making it a beautiful destination if visitors manage their budget carefully.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're shocked at some of the pricing it's a complete understatement things are starting to get out of control

that is absolutely blooming insane and makes it about three times more expensive than a Disney water park

Royal Caribbean absolutely hands down have the best private island it is so so much better than the competitors

the buffet is complementary and has lots of yummy food including Burgers hot dogs Grill items

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get to the island early to grab the best spots
βœ“Bring your own snorkeling gear to save money
βœ“Use the free Splash Away Bay for kids instead of the paid water park

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High prices for activities β€” Focus on free activities like beaches and Splash Away Bay

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the pricing at Perfect Day at Coco Cay worth it?
QWhat are the free activities available on the island?
QHow does the island compare to other cruise line private islands?

Topics Covered

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