bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Here today. 2nd day they are open. It's amazing. I'll post more pics here later. SteveinSC, NancyL2648, wstephensi and 10 others 8 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Looks beautiful, thanks for photo, I'm jealous, sitting here in 25 degree F weather. Today, is the First day we've seen sun in about 2 weeks. Please post photo of the food in the beach club area and menus, if available. I'm there in June 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 NancyL2648, The Cruise Junkie and RWDW1204 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GigiTer Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Love seeing the pix! Thx for posting! We are headed there in March!! How was the food? It looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoski Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Can you tell me if the beds around the pool are first come first serve or can you reserve those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 The chairs in the water are first come first served. I am fairly sure the beds were too. Hoski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 The Cruise Junkie, SteveinSC, GregD and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miklou32 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Looks awesome. Thanks. Have a south beach cabana booked for April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Here are the menus Lovetocruise2002, Hoski, Vangrizz and 10 others 9 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2sail Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 I can't thank you enough for all the photos! We only have a day pass booked and I was hoping that we would have a nice view from the loungers on the beach. I have been anxiously waiting for pictures. Thank you thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL2648 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Thank you so much for all these amazing pictures! Can't wait till May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 50 minutes ago, luv2sail said: I can't thank you enough for all the photos! We only have a day pass booked and I was hoping that we would have a nice view from the loungers on the beach. I have been anxiously waiting for pictures. Thank you thank you!! The view will be great from the beach loungers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 The first Insider tip was: Sea Pass card for ship access and Straw Market. Straw Market? Straw Market is cash only, isn't it? Fantastic pics - thanks for sharing all of these with us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoski Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 50 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: The first Insider tip was: Sea Pass card for ship access and Straw Market. Straw Market? Straw Market is cash only, isn't it? Most take cash only but there is a Royal shop there and by the water park that uses the sea pass card. CruisingKitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroyr55 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Great pics be there in May with club pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 41 minutes ago, Hoski said: Most take cash only but there is a Royal shop there and by the water park that uses the sea pass card. Yeah, I knew about those. I guess I never considered them Straw Market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Couple more pics Ogilthorpe, CruisingKitty, RWDW1204 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofla mermaid Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Great pics and info! Do you know if they limit the amount of people that they allow in, so it's not jam packed? bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 @bossdog421, what is the white donut-shaped thing floating off of each cabana by the slide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, JLMoran said: @bossdog421, what is the white donut-shaped thing floating off of each cabana by the slide? Anchored in place in water lounger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstephensi Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Is the minibar complimentary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstephensi Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for all the photos. I can't wait until we go in August. bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, wstephensi said: Is the minibar complimentary? Everything exepct the champagne and wine on the top. The cabana attendants will get wine and champagne from the bar and any other mixed drink if you have the drink package wstephensi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFella Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Really great photos! Way to go! bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I always think of items like these on a cruise that if you have to ask how much then it’s too much for you already. nice pictures thanks for taking the time to post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnickerTail Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for the pictures and info! Were they controlling access to the docks used to get to the Cabanas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 4 hours ago, SnickerTail said: Thanks for the pictures and info! Were they controlling access to the docks used to get to the Cabanas? Yes. Beach Club entrance had a check point for the entire area, then the docks for the overwater cabanas had someone standing there all day. Multiple cabana k too, they all knew us after an hour or so. Some of my guests didnt come until later in the day. I let the people at beach club entrance know they were going to be late. They walked them up when they arrived. Ogilthorpe, SnickerTail, IRMO12HD and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thanks for sharing these photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 8 hours ago, Matt said: Thanks for sharing these photos! Were you out there on Saturday @Matt ? Saw a blog from you on that day and saw someone flying a drone in a RC shirt. I was out there waving from OW cabana 10 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Great photos! We'll be there in October and can hardly wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike_317 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 22 hours ago, bossdog421 said: Yes. Beach Club entrance had a check point for the entire area, then the docks for the overwater cabanas had someone standing there all day. Multiple cabana k too, they all knew us after an hour or so. Some of my guests didnt come until later in the day. I let the people at beach club entrance know they were going to be late. They walked them up when they arrived. In the past I went straight to the ship’s excursion desk on embarkation day and picked my cabana location. Do you know if that can still be done with the overwater cabanas or is it just luck of the draw? Also, any recommendations as far as which overwater cabanas are more desirable? We have one reserved in two weeks. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, Ike_317 said: In the past I went straight to the ship’s excursion desk on embarkation day and picked my cabana location. Do you know if that can still be done with the overwater cabanas or is it just luck of the draw? Also, any recommendations as far as which overwater cabanas are more desirable? We have one reserved in two weeks. Thanks I was told we could not pick. But I do have insight if they let you pick. I was in cabana 10. There are 2 sections 1-10 and 11-20. 1-5 were not ready to be occupied, 6 -10 were "ready" but there were some unfinished parts to the cabana. Little details not everyone would even notice... like the decorative ropes were only on some poles. Cabana 9 didn't have curtains... etc. I was told 11-20 were 100% but I was not over there to confirm. Cabanas # 1, 10, 11, 20 will have the most view as there is nothing on multiple sides. You will also have more swim space until you are in someone else's area. However they will get the most wind (very noticable on my day where there was 20+ mph winds). I would say the least desirable would be # 4, 7, 14, and 17 as they are sunk back in and you will be the backs of other cabanas on 2 different sides. I would have been unhappy in these locations. However these would also get almost no wind. While there was noticable choppy water on all sides of my cabana I could see # 7 had no chop at all. All of the other cabanas would be perfectly fine. This map explains what I am talking about. Tanner, Lovetocruise2002, Vangrizz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike_317 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, bossdog421 said: I was told we could not pick. But I do have insight if they let you pick. I was in cabana 10. There are 2 sections 1-10 and 11-20. 1-5 were not ready to be occupied, 6 -10 were "ready" but there were some unfinished parts to the cabana. Little details not everyone would even notice... like the decorative ropes were only on some poles. Cabana 9 didn't have curtains... etc. I was told 11-20 were 100% but I was not over there to confirm. Cabanas # 1, 10, 11, 20 will have the most view as there is nothing on multiple sides. You will also have more swim space until you are in someone else's area. However they will get the most wind (very noticable on my day where there was 20+ mph winds). I would say the least desirable would be # 4, 7, 14, and 17 as they are sunk back in and you will be the backs of other cabanas on 2 different sides. I would have been unhappy in these locations. However these would also get almost no wind. While there was noticable choppy water on all sides of my cabana I could see # 7 had no chop at all. All of the other cabanas would be perfectly fine. This map explains what I am talking about. Awesome, thanks very much for the insight. Appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaullram Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 @bossdog421, it looks like the beach cabanas don't really have a view as they are looking out over the backs of the over the water cabanas. Is that the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Cant speak to them 100% but they definently have a good view. They may not be completely unimpeded but it would still be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royerskine Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thank you for the pictures, we booked this excursion some time ago, to avoid big crowds in other areas at Coco Cay, we were anxiously awaiting some update on this new area, your pictures really help to put us at ease. Will be there on 2/25...and hope for good weather.....Roy SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 @bossdog421 We will have a beach cabana at the Beach Club on our next Caribbean cruise. Question: do you think it is a hassle to get the snorkeling gear from chill Island (or can you only snorkel at Chill Island)? Also, what do you know about the paddle boarding at CocoCay? bossdog421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Baked Alaska said: @bossdog421 We will have a beach cabana at the Beach Club on our next Caribbean cruise. Question: do you think it is a hassle to get the snorkeling gear from chill Island (or can you only snorkel at Chill Island)? Also, what do you know about the paddle boarding at CocoCay? The overwater cabana came with snorkeling gear, not sure if the beach ones do... I'd assume so though. I was one of the only people that got in the water by the cabana because it was cold and choppy. I couldnt see much of anything. I didnt see anyone paddle boarding while i was there but again there was a lot of chop. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdog421 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Whoops think i read your post wrong. You can snorkel in the beach club area but i think the area in chill island might have more stuff to actually see underwater. The gear was pretty lightweight mask / vest easy enough to carry around Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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