Coco Cay Three Ships!

[Jaymac Radio 1,087]

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

[Andrew72681 1,274]

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 1,639]

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 187]

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 2,229]

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

[Floski 1,014]

10,000 according to Matt's Earnings article

[MicDay 93]

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 747]

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 330]

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 93]

#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 494]

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 1,639]

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 879]

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 93]

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 1,274]

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

[mook1525 103]

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

 

Harmony, Symphony and Oasis however....  😂

[Fuzzywuzzy 886]

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 2,188]

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 879]

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 67]

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

[Mike P 179]

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 151]

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 6]

30th of April 2020:

Navigator  3926

Mariner      4001

Brilliance   2580

Together 10507 passengers (full occupancy)

TOO MUCH!

[SpeedNoodles 3,421]

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 302]

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.