Royal Caribbean has been sprucing up its private island in The Bahamas, CocoCay. This year, the cruise line added a new dock, a water park and a huge lagoon pool and renamed the experience Perfect Day at CocoCay. Check out the video of this private island. It looks amazing!
While most of the new features opened this past May, the island still has a few new experiences that will open in January. The newest area, Coco Beach Club, is an upcharge option for passengers that includes an infinity pool, upgraded dining experience and cabanas.
Overwater Floating Cabanas at CocoCay
Who needs Bora Bora or the Maldives when you can rent an overwater cabana in the Bahamas for the day? That’s what Royal Caribbean is banking on.
These floating cabanas have a sofa, chairs, dining area, shower, cooler, lockable storage and charging outlets. But more importantly, they have an overwater hammock and a slide that takes you right into the ocean.
The price for this luxury cabana varies by sailing and fluctuates over time. For my cruise in 2021, the price is currently set at $1699:
The price includes the cabana for up to 8 people plus all the privileges of the Coco Beach Club.
My Problem with the Pricing of Overwater Cabanas at CocoCay
I was trying to explain to my husband why we wouldn’t be booking this overwater cabana. He was like, “Uh, we’re not booking it because it’s $1699 and that’s insane!” But actually that’s only one reason we’re not booking it.
The main issue I have with spending so much money to book this cabana is that I don’t think my kids would stay and play in it all day. CocoCay has a water park with tall slides, raft slides and a wave pool. There is absolutely no way my kids would want to skip all that fun stuff that they can plainly see getting off the ship to sit in an overwater cabana all day, no matter how awesome that cabana is.
If we were traveling with a group of adults who didn’t care about the water park, I wouldn’t mind splitting the cost with 3 other couples and lounging in luxury all day.
I also think it’s crazy that the cost of this cabana for 8 hours during the day is more than the cost of most overwater bungalows in Bora Bora for the entire night. Granted, you have to fly to Bora Bora, and that ain’t cheap, even when using miles and points to foot the bill. But still.
Final Thoughts
Sadly, my family won’t be frolicking on one of these overwater floating cabanas on our next Royal Caribbean cruise. But, I don’t think we will miss it. There is so much to do on CocoCay without it.
What do you think of these overwater floating cabanas in the Bahamas on CocoCay? Do you think the price is worth it, or would you rather plan a trip to Bora Bora or the Maldives?
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Author: Nancy
Nancy lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three kids. Her favorite vacations include the beach, cruising and everything Disney.
Well I guess I’m crazy because I just booked my Floating Cabana for $1699 for our April 2021 cruise. We will be splitting the cost among 4 other adults but I really wanted my daughter’s graduation trip to be special.
@Viva I don’t think you’re crazy! Splitting it with more people makes it more affordable, and it will be special for your daughter. Enjoy it!
We will be here in April on the Mariner and I was able to book an over water cabana through a special that my travel agent offered for right $650. We booked it months ago though and I think it was part of a promotion but I would never pay full price for them that’s just insane
@Brandi That’s a great deal! They are still running $1699 for my sailing in 2021.
@Brandi do you know the name of that promotion? Or where your agent found it?
I was able to book an Oasis Lagoon cabana in August for $359. I couldn’t believe it when I saw it. It was just the 4 of us with 2 kids and was worth that price. I would not pay $999 present rate. We are booked for next summer and will be trying the water park. That will be our only purchase on the island. There are 2 s scheduled for that day, so I hope it doesn’t feel too crowded.
We were originally told that it would be $800 a day which is still ridiculous but they will still be sold out every trip by grandma and grandpa to lounge all day.
We was at Coco Cay in May and yes the island was nice and I would go again but there is no way I would book a Cabana . There is plenty of room and umbrellas to find . We did 2 excursions and regret that I not only did one. Had no time to enjoy the island . That price is totally wrong
We just went to Cococay on Friday and there is no need to book a cabana. We were on the Symphony at full capacity (6,000+) and there was still plenty of open chairs and umbrellas around the island pools, lagoons and inside the thrill park. We were there over a year ago and the transformation is amazing. Our kids had a blast and the island as a whole is beautiful. There is plenty to do and we wished we had a few more hours to explore as there was a lot that we missed. Cococay was the perfect end to an awesome cruise on the Symphony.
@Lorin N. I’m glad to hear there are so many open chairs and umbrellas!
Just got off a RCCL yesterday. First one in several years. Was SO disappointed. I took 2 friends that had never cruised before and chose RC because the ones we had been on in the past were amazing. What an embarrassment. Food was mediocre, shows were mediocre, ship was outdated, carpet in our room was stained. Was not impressed at all. Now they want to charge for all the extras they have added instead of updating the ship. No thanks RC. Not worth the money anymore.
NCL AN RCL ARE GOING TO KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM THEN. THE SERVICE IS NO LIKE IT USE TO BE 10 YEARS AGO. MANAGEMENT WAKE UP BEFORE IS TO LATE. OTHERWISE YOU MAY HAVE TO BE SORRY.FOR NO LISTENING TO
THE VACATIONERS THAT USE YOUR FLEETS
Cruised out of Baltimore Md. on Royal Caribbean Grandeur of The Seas 8/22-8/312019! I was very disappointed., the specialty restaurants were mediocre, the ship needs to be refurbished and the entertainment was lousy! I have cruised on ” RCL” twice before this cruise and couldn’t believe how they have changed! I will probably stick with “Princess CRUISE LINE” in the future!
If people would stop paying these exorbitant prices, the prices will come down. Supply and demand.
Just got off Symphony of the Seas Coca Nice but not worth prices
Royal Caribbean is beginning to nickel and dollar like cut rate airlines soon people will stop cruising and again booking all inclusive resorts again
I agree the price is nuts there is no way I would pay that price,RCC should be ashamed
I’m not new cruising. Have done 4 DCL, 1 CCL and did my first RCC in July. Majesty of the Seas. Totally dissapointed. I pay for interior cabin, first time on one, bc always booked balcony. The same amount I pay for balcony in other cruise lines. The food was not great. Not even happy with the service, shows or activities. I forgot in the dining room the last night a sweater with sentimental values. Contacted Guess Services and the answer was that for security purposes. Any clothes left behind is toss away. No.lodt and found ot any explanations. I dont have to say it, but first and last. I can write a book with all the Dont ot yhis cruise line. I rather spend my money in any other cruise line. RCC does not meet my expectations. 🙄
Absolutely asinine to charge that price. Talk about greedy!!!!
You’re absolutely right Nancy! Would never pay that amount when only there for a few hours to begin with. My family and I are stopping at CocoCay in December on our Holiday Cruise on Allure, and think we’ll be opting for the Water park Day, and maybe a Cabana there. 🙂
@J I’m thinking about a water park cabana as well. Right now for my cruise they are $399 and include water park passes for 6 people. I’m not really crazy about water slides, I’d rather sit at the beach. I hope you have a great cruise on the Allure!
At $399 you better buy it now! Full price to water park is $94 each for Next weeks Harmony cruise. Get the Cabana now and potentially save almost $200.
That is pretty crazy. This August, my wife and I used points to stay in a stunning overwater bungalow for five days in The Maldives (breakfast was included, plus the water was pristine, the diving & snorkeling was amazing — mantas and turtles and octos, oh, my! — the service was beyond gracious, the food a lot better than RCI, and the bungalow secluded, allowing for lots of wonderful romantic time) and miles to fly there and back in a combo of first & business class. Yes, we paid more than $1699 all-in, but it was five days, and the cruise — depending on cabin category, specialty restaurants, shore excursions, etc., etc. — could wind up costing more even without the points factor.
@Tom Your trip to the Maldives sounds lovely! I think I’d rather use my resources for a trip like that rather than the day-rental of the bungalow in The Bahamas.