Al Horner Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 I look forward to going to the new Perfect Day at Cococay in May 2019. What I find pretty daunting are the prices. As of today (Oct. 23rd) Cabanas can cost from $600 to $800 or more. The 30 minute helium balloon ride (which is what I would like to do) costs $64.00. I'm sure it's supply and demand but it's beginning to look like we'll get of the ship, look around and then get back on the ship. MikeK and 4ensic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 You could enjoy the island without a cabana. Plenty of open beach space. JennyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 CocoCay has been around for several decades. I often visit with zero purchases, or maybe a few drinks, or maybe an excursion. It depends. Sometimes I want to do more than just beach. The point is you don't have to ride in a balloon. Cabanas are a luxury. So are suites. So are specialty restaurants. I often cruise without any of those. Just did 13 nights in an interior cabin, had a blast. JennyB and MikeK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS8VN Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 As much as I'm not a fan of the Perfect Day makeover, I agree with the above. Extras on private islands are always expensive, DCL keeps raising their cabana prices on Castaway Cay and they keep selling out almost as soon as they open them for booking. Each Disney Cruise several people go to guest services to be put on a wait list to hopefully snag a cabana and pay the $600+ for it! I'm a bit reluctant to be too upset at a cruise line for charging prices that seem insane if people are tripping over each other to pay it. Coco Cay will still have free stuff to do, I have no intention of boycotting the island just because I'm not interested in paying for the premium things. If you want a beach stop on a private island then there is no reason to stay on the ship. JennyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Horner Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Sorry, I did not mean to imply that I was boycotting Cococay. I'm sure we will walk around, eat and have a drink. Maybe I'm just naïve, but I thought $600 - $800 was a lot of money for a few hours in a cabana. It's all a matter of personal values. While I won't pay for the cabana, I probably will pay for the balloon ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 For a large family or group, $600-800 across 6-8 people for a cabanas isn't bad to have a hang out place you all can share. Cruising solo I'd never do it, but as group size increases it becomes better value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Anyone I talked to about Coco Cay on this past cruise was disappointed to hear/see of the changes coming. While I enjoy a good waterslide or enjoy eating some good wings as much as the next person....there was something about Coco Cay that was so peaceful and relaxing.....and yes, you don't have to pay for anything if you don't want to but the whole vibe of the stop will be different once it opens. Will I still get off....sure I will.....will I spend time there....sure I will......will I spend some $ there....sure I will.....but it wont be the same no matter what. Al Horner and Ogalthorpe Haywood 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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