CocoCay
CocoCay
Little Stirrup Cay | |
|---|---|
Island | |
 Little Stirrup Cay | |
  CocoCay | |
| Coordinates: 25°49′N 77°56′W / 25.817°N 77.933°W | |
| Country |  Bahamas |
| Island | Little Stirrup Cay |
| District | File:Badge of the Berry Islands.jpg Berry Islands |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 38 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| Area code | 242 |
Little Stirrup Cay or CocoCay, Bahamas, is one of the Berry Islands, a collection of cays and small islands and is located approximately 55 miles north of Nassau.[1] It is used for tourism by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd exclusively.
Description
The island is less than a mile (around one kilometer) wide from east to west and less than 200 yards (183 meters) from north to south. It has a population of 38.(2010 census)[2]
The east end is the center of recreational activities with beaches fronting a coral basin where manatee, rays, and numerous fish can be seen. There is a rocky inlet on the north side of the island large enough for the cruise ship tenders to operate from. Nature trails run the entire length and width of the island.
Tourism
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, assumed the lease of the island upon acquisition of Admiral Cruises[3] and renamed it Coco Cay, one of the first cruise lines to lease islands for their exclusive use.[4]
Activities available to guests include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing, scuba diving, and WaveRunner piloting. Royal Caribbean extends its children's programs onto the island including a Fisher-Price-sponsored Power Wheels track for young children.
The Dave Matthews Band played there in '09, Brad Paisley played there in '12, and Flogging Molly played there in 2017 at the Island Stage.
Future plans
On March 14, 2018 Royal Caribbean announced plans for a $200 million overhaul of the island. Plans include the addition of two water slide towers (one with seven slides and the other with six), a wave pool, fresh water pool, zip lines, private cabanas and a permanent dock for ships. The changes will allow Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships to visit the island.[5]
Prices for cruise travelers who will visit the island starting May 2019 will range from $39 (Thrill Water Park Only) to $1,599 (full-day rental of an overwater cabana for eight). However, the island will feature many free amenities.[6]
References
- ^ "Coco Cay". Washington Post. January 21, 2007. pp. P10. Retrieved 2009-01-17.
- ^ BERRY ISLANDS POPULATION BY SETTLEMENT AND TOTAL NUMBER OF OCCUPIED DWELLINGS: 2010 CENSUS - Bahamas Department of Statistics
- ^ "CRUISE LINER CATCHES FIRE, INJURING 18". Miami Herald. July 31, 1986. Retrieved 2009-01-17.
- ^ "CRUISING CAYS PRIVATE ISLES GIVE VISITORS A BEACH OF THEIR OWN". Miami Herald. February 8, 1998. Retrieved 2009-01-17.
- ^ "Royal Caribbean plans massive overhaul of private island CocoCay". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^ "Royal Caribbean Reveals Pricing for Perfect Day at CocoCay - Royal Caribbean International". www.cruisecritic.com. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
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