ttjames Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Alright, I'm scared. First time poster and first time cruising with my family this July and just found out that there are going to be three ships in port at Coco Cay on the 28th. Oasis, Mariner and Grandeur https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingcococaybahamas-28jul2020.html Is the island big enough for that? I have read people saying that two big ships is a lot for Coco Cay, but an Oasis class and two smaller would likely be just as many? Not a fan of huge crowds. I mean I will deal with it, but that seems like a lot of people? Has anyone else been there with three ships in port and if so, how was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook1525 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I saw Oasis, Indy and Majesty will be there on same day this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff P Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 You can also check out this thread, which is currently discussing 3 ships docked at coco cay on the same day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook1525 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 sooner or later Royal will put Oasis, Harmony and Mariner on same day Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sounds like a good day to just stay on the ship ! Ogilthorpe, Neesa and USCG Teacher 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just posted this on another thread, showing just 2. IRMO12HD and JohnK6404 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttjames Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 It just checked the schedule for the entire year and there are two days where they have 4 ships scheduled. I have never been there, but logistically, how can they do this? Here is a list of 3 and 4 calling ships at Coco Cay as of 1/17/20 as provided by https://www.cruisetimetables.com/cruises-to-coco-cay-bahamas.html 27 January 2020 24 February 2020 02 April 2020 09 April 2020 16 April 2020 30 April 2020 20 May 2020 27 May 2020 03 June 2020 17 June 2020 30 June 2020 - Four ship. 07 July 2020 - Four ship. 14 July 2020 28 July 2020 09 September 2020 07 October 2020 CruisingKitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook1525 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 21 minutes ago, ttjames said: It just checked the schedule for the entire year and there are two days where they have 4 ships scheduled. I have never been there, but logistically, how can they do this? Here is a list of 3 and 4 calling ships at Coco Cay as of 1/17/20 as provided by https://www.cruisetimetables.com/cruises-to-coco-cay-bahamas.html 27 January 2020 24 February 2020 02 April 2020 09 April 2020 16 April 2020 30 April 2020 20 May 2020 27 May 2020 03 June 2020 17 June 2020 30 June 2020 - Four ship. 07 July 2020 - Four ship. 14 July 2020 28 July 2020 09 September 2020 07 October 2020 4?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilthorpe Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I wonder if on the days that have multiple ships scheduled, RCI is planning to have some of those docked for their new evening/night schedule. USCG Teacher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I could be wrong, but with one dock they can only dock 2 ships at one time. It's on Cruisemapper.com too... 4 ships on 6/30/20 and 3 on 7/7/20. They must be tendering... I bet they will revise some of the itineraries... Great! Now they apparently added Indy to 6/3/20 when we'll be there! Will be interesting if it holds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 22 hours ago, RWDW1204 said: Just posted this on another thread, showing just 2. I hope that site is correct for us on 6/3/20 as well! Indy is showing up on the other sites... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I looked at one of the dates for 3 ships and all 3 itineraries for sale on Royal's website say port schedule may vary by itinerary (which seems to mean week to week). I went through the booking process pretty far but couldn't find anything that shows the actual port schedule for a specific week. Are excursions available to book on any/all of these cruises as a way to confirm the dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I'm not sure about how it will be with 3. With Mariner and Navigator there it still seemed like the island was less than half full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeb1892 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 We (Oasis OTS) are scheduled to be there with Mariner and Independence on 7-21. Both of the others show arriving at 7 am, with us arriving at 9 am. I'm guessing this will me that we'll have to tender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mikeb1892 said: We (Oasis OTS) are scheduled to be there with Mariner and Independence on 7-21. Both of the others show arriving at 7 am, with us arriving at 9 am. I'm guessing this will me that we'll have to tender? No. Oasis class ships cannot tender. There are too many pax. If you are going to be at CC with 2 other ships, one of THEM will be tendering, not Oasis. CarlaB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, Mikeb1892 said: We (Oasis OTS) are scheduled to be there with Mariner and Independence on 7-21. Both of the others show arriving at 7 am, with us arriving at 9 am. I'm guessing this will me that we'll have to tender? Found these. Only 2 on 21 July, Oasis, Mariner. Independence on 24 July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlolo Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Our schedule also appears to be off. On our cruise planner on RC site it shows we leave 5/18 (Day 1-Monday) and we will be at Coco Cay Day 4 (Thursday, 5/21). On Cruisemapper, it shows we will be in Coco Cay 5/20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeb1892 Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 It would be much better if it was only two of us there. Thanks for the info @RWDW1204. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdrfrag Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Can only imagine what it would be like trying to get anywhere with 4 ships docked CHARRRGGGEEEEEE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaVae Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 11:14 AM, ttjames said: Alright, I'm scared. First time poster and first time cruising with my family this July and just found out that there are going to be three ships in port at Coco Cay on the 28th. Oasis, Mariner and Grandeur https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingcococaybahamas-28jul2020.html Is the island big enough for that? I have read people saying that two big ships is a lot for Coco Cay, but an Oasis class and two smaller would likely be just as many? Not a fan of huge crowds. I mean I will deal with it, but that seems like a lot of people? Has anyone else been there with three ships in port and if so, how was it. im not sure how accurate that site is... i just looked up our harmony sailing leaving on the 9th of feb. The cruise time tables site says we will be at coco cay on the 10th, but RC says we will be well on our way to St Marteen on the 10th. I guess we will find out in 18 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlaB Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Has anyone ever been to Coco Cay when there were more than 2 ships present and have any experience on how it was? May 27 will be our first time there and our first cruise ever after a hurricane cancelled our Anthem plans last year. And of course it's on one of the days Oasis seems to be in port with two other ships according to that cruise mapper site . Originally we were supposed to be there alone but looks like Mariner and Majesty got added. Of course after months of planning my last cruise only to have all of our plans fall apart literally the day before leaving, I should know better than to stress about plans that are months away. Anything can happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, CarlaB said: Has anyone ever been to Coco Cay when there were more than 2 ships present and have any experience on how it was? May 27 will be our first time there and our first cruise ever after a hurricane cancelled our Anthem plans last year. And of course it's on one of the days Oasis seems to be in port with two other ships according to that cruise mapper site . Originally we were supposed to be there alone but looks like Mariner and Majesty got added. Of course after months of planning my last cruise only to have all of our plans fall apart literally the day before leaving, I should know better than to stress about plans that are months away. Anything can happen! Pay extra....rent a water front cabana and don't worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff215 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 26 minutes ago, CarlaB said: Has anyone ever been to Coco Cay when there were more than 2 ships present and have any experience on how it was? May 27 will be our first time there and our first cruise ever after a hurricane cancelled our Anthem plans last year. And of course it's on one of the days Oasis seems to be in port with two other ships according to that cruise mapper site . Originally we were supposed to be there alone but looks like Mariner and Majesty got added. Of course after months of planning my last cruise only to have all of our plans fall apart literally the day before leaving, I should know better than to stress about plans that are months away. Anything can happen! To my knowledge it hasn’t happened yet, so it’s tough to predict. My best advice no matter what happens is to get off the ship early and grab a spot where you want to spend most of the day. The best news is that Oasis will likely get to dock as they wouldn’t want to tender that many people. That will give you a clear advantage. Nothing else you can control so just try not to worry and have a great cruise! CarlaB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I apologize in advance if this is a silly question but I don't know too much about the process of publishing ports of call...but just out of curiosity...is it possible that they are reserving a spot for a 3rd or 4th ship, just in case a ship needs to redirect due to inclement weather? Therefore, if all goes well and no itineraries need to change, only 2 ships will be there. A lot of these dates look like it's in the middle of hurricane season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, RockerDom31 said: I apologize in advance if this is a silly question but I don't know too much about the process of publishing ports of call...but just out of curiosity...is it possible that they are reserving a spot for a 3rd or 4th ship, just in case a ship needs to redirect due to inclement weather? Therefore, if all goes well and no itineraries need to change, only 2 ships will be there. A lot of these dates look like it's in the middle of hurricane season. I wouldn't imagine that this is the case but stranger things have happened !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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