Coco Cay Three Ships!

[The Cruise Junkie]

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/20798-royal-caribbean-could-host-triple-calls-at-cococay.html

[Andrew72681]

58 minutes ago, Jaymac Radio said:

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/20798-royal-caribbean-could-host-triple-calls-at-cococay.html

Let’s hope I can avoid those triple calls. Seems like even though they think it can handle it, I’d bet it becomes a mess. 

[mom2mybugs]

Well I’m hoping that it can handle 2 ok.  If they cancel Cuba on me in June, I see them going to Nassau or  cococay...harmony is already there that day.  Of course, I assume everything will be booked so we may end up staying on the ship.  Jane

[mbk999]

My first thought wasn't actually the crowds, it was:  that's gonna confuse some passengers.  It's weird to me but I know there are people that have no idea of what  ship they are on.  They just think the name is "Royal Caribbean".   To have two or three docked at the same time?  

Here's hoping there's not two Oasis class ships at the same time.....

[FManke]

Anybody know if Coco Cay has an occupancy max? Three ships is a whole lotta people!

[Floski]

10,000 according to Matt's Earnings article

[MicDay]

Is there a way to check how many ships will be at CoCo Cay on May 13th, 2019?  

That is when we will be there on the Harmony.

 

[spiralqueen]

1 hour ago, MicDay said:

Is there a way to check how many ships will be at CoCo Cay on May 13th, 2019?  

That is when we will be there on the Harmony.

 

Just Harmony there that day! http://m.cruisett.com/p/Bahamas/138-Cococay/May_2019/

[Atlantix2000]

There's still plenty of island that hasn't been developed.  I'm quite confident we can still walk a bit further down the beach and be completely alone.  Last time I was there I went on an hour walk without meeting anyone else (and just saw a few at a distance).  If you stay in the most crowded areas, yes, it will probably feel crowded, but that's your choice.

[MicDay]

#spiralqueen  thank you so much!!  The three ship ideal at CoCo Cay had me worried.  My husband is not a big fan of crowds and the only reason we are on such a big ship is our daughter, she picked it.  It's a good thing my husband is so laid back, he'll have a great time if we are.

[bhageerah]

I know that they are saying that capacity is at 10K but I honestly would not want to be there on a day that they have 3 ships, that is pretty busy, depending on the ships that are docked!  I could not even imagine how hard it would be to find a chair or a nice quiet spot to enjoy the island (without booking a cabana).  

[mom2mybugs]

4 hours ago, MicDay said:

#spiralqueen  thank you so much!!  The three ship ideal at CoCo Cay had me worried.  My husband is not a big fan of crowds and the only reason we are on such a big ship is our daughter, she picked it.  It's a good thing my husband is so laid back, he'll have a great time if we are.

I was amazed on allure how not crowded it actually felt!  My husband is also not a crowd person but he had no trouble!   Jane

[Pima1988]

I am going on Adventure in July, and it will be the only ship at port.  With only 3114 passenger load, I think it will feel like our own private island.

 

[MicDay]

4 hours ago, mom2mybugs said:

I was amazed on allure how not crowded it actually felt!  My husband is also not a crowd person but he had no trouble!   Jane

Jane that is great to know thank you!!

[Andrew72681]

Woohoo. On our trip in 11 days the only ship listed on CocoCay that day is us on Navigator. 

[mook1525]

Empress, Majesty and Grandeur won't be a problem.

 

Harmony, Symphony and Oasis however....  

[Fuzzywuzzy]

On 5/7/2019 at 11:13 AM, mook1525 said:

Empress, Majesty and Grandeur won't be a problem.

 

Harmony, Symphony and Oasis however....  

A true case of "size matters".

[mworkman]

I hope that island doesn't capsize with that many people....

 

For those that don't get it...google island capsizing..watch that video

[Pima1988]

Until they add more things to the island, the capacity will remain at 10K, so nope you will not see Harmony, Symphony and Oasis docked at the same time.

[RTripp]

Mworkman, oh my...thought Hubby and I were the only ones that had seen that video! Thanks for the laugh!

[Mike P]

On Saturday we were there on Navigator.  There weren't very many people on the beach & bungalow area but the pool got quite busy after noon or so.  I wouldn't want to see it anywhere near capacity.  

[whenismynextcruise]

Thanks @spiralqueen - We are there on Anthem (4180 passengers) the day before thanksgiving. Looks like mariner (4252) will also be there.  Not really crowd people here. I am probably in the minority here but personally I like the island the way it was before the renovations (although I do like the idea of not tendering anymore). The quiet private island getaway was always a nice option. Now that it is basically a waterpark on an island not so sure about that. I cannot imagine what 8432 people at lunch time would look like. We like taking the trip from Bayonne at Thanksgiving but honestly with the ports offered - Port Canaceral, Coco Cay Water Park not so perfect day and the Nassau that doesnt really leave a lot of reason to get off the ship anymore. We do love ship days but with 4 days at sea already during an 8 days cruise that could be a lot. 

[Max Cruise 1974]

30th of April 2020:

Navigator  3926

Mariner      4001

Brilliance   2580

Together 10507 passengers (full occupancy)

TOO MUCH!

[SpeedNoodles]

5 hours ago, Max Cruise 1974 said:

30th of April 2020:

Navigator  3926

Mariner      4001

Brilliance   2580

Together 10507 passengers (full occupancy)

TOO MUCH!

I wonder if they moved Navigator - it's showing up on my ShipMate app as visiting on the 29th of April now.

[DublinFC]

I am not a fan of this news.  I hope they do not follow through with this.  I think the idea of a private island needs to private.  Having 10-12,000 of your closest friends takes away from that feeling.  

[Max Cruise 1974]

20 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

I wonder if they moved Navigator - it's showing up on my ShipMate app as visiting on the 29th of April now.

It is showing on Cruisemapper on 30th April

[RWDW1204]

On 1/12/2020 at 3:59 PM, SpeedNoodles said:

I wonder if they moved Navigator - it's showing up on my ShipMate app as visiting on the 29th of April now.

It's showing the 29th here too.

[SpeedNoodles]

Ok, Ok, Uncle. I'm just not sure how/where they'd dock 3 ships.

[Matt]

16 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Ok, Ok, Uncle. I'm just not sure how/where they'd dock 3 ships.

I can't find the post, but I recall Michael Bayley saying one ship would tender, and the other 2 dock.

[MelKaps]

1 hour ago, Matt said:

I can't find the post, but I recall Michael Bayley saying one ship would tender, and the other 2 dock.

That is a lot of people on the island. I can only imagine the wait times for the water slides in the thrill park.

[RWDW1204]

3 hours ago, Matt said:

I can't find the post, but I recall Michael Bayley saying one ship would tender, and the other 2 dock.

Don't know if I did this right but this article. 

https://cruisearabiaonline.com/2019/05/01/royal-caribbean-says-perfect-day-at-cococay-could-handle-three-oasis-ships-at-once/

[VillainsGin]

I was on Symphony of the Seas when they visited cococay alone and it was already packed everywhere.

I can't even imagine 1-2 extra ships!

[DublinFC]

I thought the point of the pier was to avoid the tendering requirement?  I get more ships means more money for RC, but over packing the place like a theme park sounds like overkill.  

[Sass]

Are they double and triple booking any other days this spring?

 

[Zambia-Zaire]

On 1/12/2020 at 9:27 AM, Max Cruise 1974 said:

30th of April 2020:

Navigator  3926

Mariner      4001

Brilliance   2580

Together 10507 passengers (full occupancy)

TOO MUCH!

Those numbers, as striking as it look, is somewhat of a misnomer....not everyone will go to the island; yet alone, at the same time period or duration. Royal, no doubt, are gauging the volumn it can handle(12,000 is what's quoted) while taking advantage of the opportunity to increase revenue...common practice.

 

There is still much undeveloped growth on the island(a third of the island is currently in use as quoted); and, as more ideas come to fruition, as to more venues & activities, I'm fairly sure another pier will be built & the frequency & volumn will undoubtedly increased...and hopefully some percentage of additional revenue goes keeping prices level, as they invest more & more into the company, in bringing us more technology & conveniences, improved & new fleet, and newer port itineraries & private island and/or resort areas across the world(personally, like on the West Coast....just saying )

[Vancity Cruiser]

Just noticed that Navigator is now showing as being in Cococay on the same day as Allure on the 25th. This is new as up till a few weeks ago Allure was the only ship scheduled for that day

 

[MicroBeta]

Holy Cow!!!!!

It turns out that there will be three ships in Coco Cay on June 3rd.  The Oasis, Independence, and Majesty.  I just checked RCI's website for the itineraries and verified they are all going to be there on the 3rd.  We'll be on the Oasis.

That's 11742 to 14026 potential passengers between the three ships.

[KBugNC]

I see that on June 30th, 4 ships will be there. Marking that week off of my calendar. 

[RWDW1204]

Found these showing just 2. 

[MicroBeta]

24 minutes ago, RWDW1204 said:

Found these showing just 2. 

Interesting.  This morning this was what I found.  I just checked a few minutes ago and it still shows the Indiy at CocoCay on the 3rd.  What the heck is RCI's website doing?