Rare island lady Posted September 15, 2023 #101 Share Posted September 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Kbonner said: Has Coco Cay been sold to Carnival Cruise Lines? That was my first thought. 😄 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Newcruiser215 Posted September 15, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 minute ago, OCSC Mike said: I can't tell if that's sarcasm or not, lol. Very much sarcasm. Lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 15, 2023 #103 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, orville99 said: We tend to book cruises that avoid Coco Cay. Oh no...it's a requirement for RCI to put every ship there on every itinerary. 😄 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted September 15, 2023 #104 Share Posted September 15, 2023 14 hours ago, seasidemama said: I didn't read through this entire thread. I just have one question: What is included in this "pass" other than access to an adult only beach? Are there any amenities/specialty restaurants etc. similar to the beach club that you CAN'T get for free in Coco Cay proper or is the payment for a kid free beach experience and nothing else? Pizza, but I don't think many of us are super-motivated by even the best slice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeOcean Posted September 15, 2023 #105 Share Posted September 15, 2023 20 years ago I might have been more enticed by the "all party all day" vibe, but even then I'd have preferred to sit at the beach and hear beach sounds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted September 15, 2023 #106 Share Posted September 15, 2023 LOTS of people are saying -- and I'm with them -- they're turned off by the idea of a loud DJ in this adults-only area. But I think I know why Royal's going this direction: They've gotta offer SOMETHING to entice people to the area. Something more than an exclusive location. People who want a quiet day in a lounger with a view of the ocean and quiet to read their book aren't willing to pay $$$$. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted September 15, 2023 #107 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just now, GimmeOcean said: 20 years ago I might have been more enticed by the "all party all day" vibe, but even then I'd have preferred to sit at the beach and hear beach sounds. I was never the all-out party girl. I went to clubs in college only because it was expected and because my friends were going. Even when I was (what I perceive as) Royal's target age for this beach, I would rather have had a quiet evening talking or playing board games. So, yeah, I'm not paying for the club-on-the-beach vibe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasidemama Posted September 15, 2023 #108 Share Posted September 15, 2023 22 minutes ago, Mum2Mercury said: Pizza, but I don't think many of us are super-motivated by even the best slice. I guess they found a way for people to pay for pizza after all 1 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShillyShally Posted September 15, 2023 #109 Share Posted September 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, pinnacleguy2023 said: looks nice but i wish it was 21 years and older I do too, and while it's not my vibe, I'll likely try it once to see how it is, depending on pricing. I don't have a cruise headed there though after this year so I'll be able to read first hand reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted September 15, 2023 #110 Share Posted September 15, 2023 12 hours ago, PompeySailor said: I’m hearing this more and more, loyalists looking elsewhere Royal don’t read these boards, or do they and don’t care 🤔 People moving on is nothing new. You just read about it more because some need to post daily that they are leaving. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted September 15, 2023 #111 Share Posted September 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: People moving on is nothing new. You just read about it more because some need to post daily that they are leaving. Cc users represent less than 1% and probably even less these days of cruisers, so most of the data on here is irrelevant to the Big Corps 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise wizard Posted September 15, 2023 #112 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, island lady said: Oh no...it's a requirement for RCI to put every ship there on every itinerary. 😄 And now Celebrity is stopping at CC..............perhaps RCCL needed to have an "adults only" option for the "X" cruisers. I am on "X" now and don't think that the clientele are DJ and party fans..........just sayin'. CC will be like Nassau for us - stay on the ship for an "adult experience" - peace and quiet and short lines for lunch!!!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted September 15, 2023 #113 Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted September 15, 2023 #114 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, molly361 said: 😉 It’s everywhere -Nice one Maybe big wigs at Royal will see it and have a good chuckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted September 15, 2023 #115 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, PompeySailor said: 😉 It’s everywhere -Nice one Maybe big wigs at Royal will see it and have a good chuckle Maybe I should email it to M Bayley??😇 I figured some on here are not on that not to be named social media site Edited September 15, 2023 by molly361 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted September 15, 2023 #116 Share Posted September 15, 2023 That is a bloody great idea I’m sure he will see the funny side Cc me on email 😎 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeOcean Posted September 15, 2023 #117 Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, PompeySailor said: That is a bloody great idea I’m sure he will see the funny side Cc me on email 😎 Laughing all the way to the bank... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted September 15, 2023 #118 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, island lady said: Oh no...it's a requirement for RCI to put every ship there on every itinerary. 😄 Boy did they scr%% up with us...20 cruises booked between now and April 2025, and half do not stop at Coco Cay😉 No big deal however, because we only get off there long enough to have lunch anyway😇 Edited September 15, 2023 by orville99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted September 15, 2023 #119 Share Posted September 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, orville99 said: we only get off there long enough to have lunch Me too… but my “lunch” somehow takes about 5 hours. 🤷♂️ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted September 15, 2023 #120 Share Posted September 15, 2023 16 hours ago, Baowen said: I just booked it for my May Icon cruise. It was only $43.99 so It's worth that to get a look at it. Beth I just looked for our Icon Inaugural cruise and it’s 89.00. Surprised it’s not higher. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 15, 2023 #121 Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Mum2Mercury said: People who want a quiet day in a lounger with a view of the ocean and quiet to read their book aren't willing to pay $$$$. I would have, and I bet many others also would have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted September 15, 2023 #122 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, PompeySailor said: Cc users represent less than 1% and probably even less these days of cruisers, so most of the data on here is irrelevant to the Big Corps Admittedly, I don't have a "business brain", but it seems to me this board is an insight into how frequent cruisers think -- for free. I think if I were RC, I'd have someone peruse these boards once a week or so /report back the findings. 1 hour ago, orville99 said: Boy did they scr%% up with us...20 cruises booked between now and April 2025, and half do not stop at Coco Cay😉 No big deal however, because we only get off there long enough to have lunch anyway😇 I do enjoy the lunch on Coco Cay. 8 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said: I would have, and I bet many others also would have. See, I wouldn't because I can get that quiet spot by the ocean for free at Chill Island. I was 100% satisfied. What does concern me is that they're building up for-cost stuff all over Coco Cay, and it may end up limiting the "no cost" spots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 15, 2023 #123 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, orville99 said: Boy did they scr%% up with us...20 cruises booked between now and April 2025, and half do not stop at Coco Cay😉 No big deal however, because we only get off there long enough to have lunch anyway😇 Indeed...we just get off the ship there early before the masses...walk around the whole perimeter....or at least the part they still let you do so, (we used to be able to walk all the way to the far end). Pick up a couple of "Coco Locos", quick early lunch at Chill Grill...(love their taco bar) and then back to the now uncrowded ship. ☺️ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted September 15, 2023 #124 Share Posted September 15, 2023 My DH and I explored this option yesterday for our impending May Allure cruise. We enjoyed the Beach Club last May but agree it's a one-and-done experience. We live in Central Florida, so a beach or pool day holds no interest to us. We plan to stay on the ship that day and enjoy having the ship to ourselves. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted September 15, 2023 #125 Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Mum2Mercury said: LOTS of people are saying -- and I'm with them -- they're turned off by the idea of a loud DJ in this adults-only area. But I think I know why Royal's going this direction: They've gotta offer SOMETHING to entice people to the area. Something more than an exclusive location. People who want a quiet day in a lounger with a view of the ocean and quiet to read their book aren't willing to pay $$$$. Part of the problem with offering a paid, quiet, private beach with Hideaway is there's already one in the form of the Beach Club. Since Royal is choosing to make this an upcharge, there needs to be some differentiation besides more people and less upscale food offerings at a lower price. I'm kinda surprised with the direction they took this that admission isn't over $100 and includes two complementary drinks while in the area. Might as well go all the way with the beach party vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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