CocoCay with young kids: Everything you need to know
Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay underwent a huge refurbishment in 2019 which saw the addition of jaw-dropping facilities such as the tallest waterslide in North America, a 1600-foot zipline and a huge wave pool. The Bahamian island of CocoCay, which is only accessible by a cruise ship, offers a fantastic day ashore…
What can you do for free at CocoCay?
Admission to CocoCay is free of charge and most of the attractions on the island are free, as is most of the food. Drinks are free if you have a cruise ship drinks package. Some of the thrill rides and the VIP chill areas have a charge. I recently visited Perfect Day at CocoCay and…
The best cruise line private islands
Private islands are seen as the ‘next big thing’ in the cruise industry. These cruise line-owned islands are becoming extensions of the ships themselves, featuring larger versions of on-board splash parks, the same great food you’ll find on the ship, and you may even find that cruise ship drinks and wi-fi packages are able to…
How hurricanes can affect cruises
The Caribbean is one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations. Unfortunately, it’s also where many of the world’s hurricanes happen. So what happens if your cruise is due to sail the same path as a hurricane? Can cruise ships handle hurricanes? And what happens if your cruise is cancelled? I was recently due to…
