Unlocking Free Fun at Coco Cay
- Ellen Quicksell
- Jun 11
- 2 min read

The highlight of almost all Royal Caribbean cruises is your stop at Perfect Day at Coco Cay. As every traveler knows, a lot of things come at a cost. When you’ve already paid for the cruise, can you have a perfect day on Royal Caribbean’s private island, without spending any additional money? If you ask me (your in-house cruise expert) I say you can!
While Perfect Day offers many exciting paid opportunities like Thrill Island, Hideaway Beach (the fantastic adults only escape), or a luxury cabana; there are many free inclusions too.
First, let’s cover your traditional beach areas: Chill Island, South Beach and Harbor Beach. Chill Island is located on the island’s west end. Here is where you’ll find an expansive beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas for guests to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.
At South Beach, on the eastern side of the island, you’ll find another fantastic stretch of beach with complimentary seating and umbrellas. Here is also where you’ll head to enjoy some volleyball, basketball and more activities.
The closest beach to where you disembark the ship is Harbor Beach. Since this beach is located on an inlet, it makes a great beach for younger kids or anyone who prefers a calmer ocean experience.
At all three of these locations, you’ll be close to complimentary food and have access to bars where your onboard drink package will be accepted.
If you’re not a fan of swimming in the ocean, you can enjoy Oasis Lagoon. This freshwater pool (the largest in the Caribbean) has tons of lounging space, and a huge swim up bar.
You’ll also find a shoreside version of Splashaway Bay featuring fountains, five waterslides and two drench buckets nearby. Right as you disembark, you’ll find another play area, Captain Jill’s Galleon, which was a huge hit with my 4- and 6-years-old, we had a hard time getting them to the beach once they saw that!
I think with all these offerings, the complimentary food at every location, and the fact that your on-board drink package, if you’ve purchased one, is valid on Perfect Day at Coco Cay makes it a breeze to have a perfect day without spending any additional money!
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