CocoCay


CocoCay or Little Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, is one of the Berry Islands, a collection of cays and small islands, and is located approximately 55 miles north of Nassau. It is used for tourism by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd exclusively.

Description

The island is less than a mile wide from east to west and less than 200 yards from north to south. It has a population of 38.
In 2019, the island was extensively renovated by Royal Caribbean at the cost of $250 million USD. A pier was constructed on the north side of the island, which allows cruise ships to dock directly instead of using tenders. The east end is the center of recreational activities with beaches fronting a coral basin where manatee, rays, and numerous fish can be seen. Nature trails run the entire length and width of the island.

Tourism

, which owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Cruises, assumed the lease of the island upon acquisition of Admiral Cruises and renamed it Coco Cay, one of the first cruise lines to lease islands for their exclusive use.
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, 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.