Cruise for Cancer
The American Cancer Society is introducing the first annual cruise for cancer program that have Bahamas as destination, enjoying Cococay island during the trip.
You are invited to join for this charity cruise (October 22 – October 25, 2010) aboard Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas and enjoy 3 nights cruise. For each cabin booked on this sailing, a donation will be made to the Relay for Life team of your choice.Cruise Day 2: Destination Cococay
When traveling from Miami to Bahamas, usually cruisetours port second day at Cococay port to enjoy the island. Here is a story about the second day of a cruise line trip to Bahamas stopping at Cococay.
Day two began a little after 8:30am, because the girls in the room next store, some beat up 40 somethings decided to make noise. After taking quick showers in our airline size bathroom, we threw some clothes on and went up to Deck 11, to the Windjammer Cafe for Breakfast. Walking up the eleven decks, instead of taking the elevator, emerging toward the stairs we found the line for the tender to CoCo Cay winding up the stairs, and it was only 9am.
Here we can see that the passengers woke up very earlier in the morning to enjoy the island. After taking breakfast at Majesty of Seas. Usually the cruise dock in the port earlier in the morning, around 6am. That time is really amazing to take a look over the cruise and see the sun appearing on the horizon.
For breakfast they had the usual banks of food, omlets make to order, bacon, scrambled eggs, french toast, fruit, coffee, juice you know the works. I tried a little French Toast which was not to bad, and Tiffany did the usual healthy foods, or scambled eggs and fruit, and oh a yogurt. We decided to sit port side of the ship, giving us an unobstructed view of CoCo Cay in the morning sun. After grabbing two towels from the pool, we went back to our 114ft stateroom and changed into our bikini and shorts, grabbed a bag and went off to catch the tender. Some of the best views of the ship, Majesty came from the ride on the tender to CoCo Cay. Our tender Coco Cutter II had two desk both open air, giving beautiful views of the island and the ship.
This is maybe the most nervous part. When traveling from the cruiseship to the island in the Coco Cutter and you are wondering how CocoCay island will look once you arrive there.
Arriving on CoCo Cay was a treat for both of us, since it was Tiffany’s first time on foreign soil. The caption of the photo was “Tiffany takes the Bahamas”. CoCo Cay was interesting, when you arrive in the harbor and look to the right there was a small straw village, selling authentic Bahamian artifacts, or goods. The island was dotted with litte huts, mainly bathrooms, and food prep places. We decided to play it low key, we rented two water mats, dropped our stuff on some beach chairs and ran for the water since the sun was already boiling hot (just like back home). The water was crystal clear, with little schools of fish swimming around. The beach was not what either of us expected, a little rocky, nothing like the soft sand of Florida. Once in the water you could float on the mats aimlessly, looking at the fish, and coral reefs which were close by. We laid in the water for maybe an hour, then went back to the sun.
This is really true, the small village selling Bahamian souvenirs or goods. And it’s also true that the water is crystal clear. This is really good for couples that are planning a wedding on a private island, maybe to take photos or honeymoon.
While Tiffany laid on a chair, I wondered off and found a hammock which I climbed into and watched the birds for 1/2 hour on the other side other island. After going back in the water for a little while we took a walk along the beach to the north. The beach got longer and smoothers, you could see the sand bars, where Royal Caribbean set up the water slides, and in land was the basketball court. This end of the beach was much quieter and more tranquil, very peaceful. When we returned it was time for lunch.
Lunch was barbacue style, ribs, hot dogs, chicken, hamburgers, corn on the cob and juice. Dotting around the eating area were chickens, which was a little odd and a little scary, you could never tell when it might attack for some of its dead brother.
After lunch we went back to the water, laying on rafts we had a pleasent conversation with two couples, one from Detroit and another a couple of state troopers from Ohio. Sometime after 2pm, we decided to take a short walk over to the straw village. Inside the village we found lots of cheap clothes, toys for kids, and gifts for the kids. For GiGi we sent back a necklace, and a hand carved mask, some instruments for Alexander and Loki, and we could for ourselves a piece of wood. A carving of two people, on which the gentlemen then carved our names into it
Each story is different, so next time you visit the island, we’ll be glad to hear your story, too.
Cocoloco at Cococay
Cocoloco is the drink at Cococay.
If you want to enjoy the Cocoloco at your home or office, here is the cocoloco recipe.
Coco Loco recipe:
1 oz dark rum
1 oz light rum
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz creme de bananes
1/2 oz pineapple juice
1/2 oz coconut cream
1/2 oz sugar syrup
Majesty of the Seas leaving Miami
This is a nice picture from Magesty of Seas leaving Miami port with the sunset before having a great experience on cruise.
Things to do in CocoCay
If you are looking for things to do in CocoCay then you can check our Attractions page. “CocoCay” is a small island but it has lot of attractions that you can enjoy with your kids, love or family. For example, check out the Diva. You don’t need to buy anything or take excursions if you don’t want, but you can take a great interest in what to do in this island if you plan to visit us again in the future.
You can check the prices ahead of time on all the excursions at Coco Cay. Things you can do in Cococay includes: water slide, floating water park, raft, kayak, The “Floating Beach Mat”, etc.
Depending on what you’re into the two things seemingly would be a lot of fun are Parasailing and the Wave Runner excursion or deciding what you can do at Cococay. Floating Water Park is another attraction you will enjoy. You will enjoy the Wave Runner excursion.
Are you interested in T-Shirts or Mug or any other souvenir of Cococay? Send us a message or visit Cococay about page.
Music and Relax trip at CocoCay by Joe
Recently Joe wrote in his blog an interesting article about his trip to Cococay and Nassau. Here we share his comments with CocoCay funs.
If you don’t know, K-LOVE is a radio station that plays contemporary Christian music. Sounds remarkably like pop or rock music, only with a Christian message. They have this cruise every year, and invite several bands to play on the ship. So, the cruise is basically a floating week-long concert. We went to Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean’s private island, and Nassau. Wonderful, relaxing trip. Good company, great music, met some new friends, and a great surprise….I love the show The Biggest Loser. Sean Algaier, from Season 8, was on the boat too, and he led sunrise workouts every day. I HATE getting up early. But I did, just to work out with him. Plus it just felt good to work out. Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio (who is about one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard), the (new) Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North, MercyMe, Downhere, 33 Miles, Fireflight, Big Daddy Weave…..man, it just rocked.
Thanks Joe for sharing your comments with your readers and you are welcome again on this island.
Kayak tour at CocoCay
Enjoy this Kayak Tour at Cococay by lemonjenny. Nice experience at CocoCay is to take one of the Sea Kayak tours from the beach. If not, read the lines that lemonjenny wrote as a comment for this photo.
We took a two hour Sea Kayak tour from the beach of Coco Cay, across the channel to Great Stirrup Cay. It was a definite highlight of the trip, and I want to do it again.
Honnymoon at CocoCay, Bahamas
CocoCay is a little island in Bahamas that do not have hotel infrastructure (yet) but you can spend a full day visit to the island on one of the cruises that park in CocoCay port. If you are planning a Honneymoon at Bahamas, these islands are a great destination for enjoying beaches, food, fun and services.
As explained here, the declaration of love, the gathering of friends and family, Bahamas becomes a celebration instead of just an special occasion. Or the tips and tricks explained in this blog will help you to take the right decision. If you can enjoy Lois’ Hands pictures, you can open this page in your browser.
The Market at Cococay
Here is a nice picture taken on the Market at Cococay island. At the market you can purchase nice souvenirs.
Bahamas Beach at Cococay
Bahamas beaches are beautiful. You can enjoy a wonderful Bahamas Beach at Cococay island. As we commented earlier, Cococay is accessible by taking one of the popular cruises to Bahamas.
CocoCay do not have hotel accommodations yet, since it is intended that visitors spend a full day on the Island while enjoying a few days cruisetour for Bahamas. Usually the cruises stops in Cococay to enjoy its attractions with the family or friends. Of course Cococay is one of the Bahamas attractions. It is also a great place to take pictures of Bahamas.
If you are looking for accomodations then it would be good that you check other options near CocoCay, for example on Our Lucaya at Grand Bahamas Island.
