CocoCay, kept on a card.

Where the photos are in CocoCay

1. The bridge from the pier

   As you come ashore toward Chill Island, you cross a bridge from which you can look back toward the ship, perfectly framed for a picture. Take it before the crowd arrives.

2. Chill Island

   The most tranquil part of the island, with white sand beaches, calm crystal-clear water and plenty of space to rest. Admission to Chill Island, Oasis Lagoon and South Beach is complimentary.

3. Oasis Lagoon

   Billed as the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, with a swim-up bar, in-water loungers and tables, and several swim-up islands and coves.

4. Up, Up and Away

   A tethered helium balloon that rises up to 450 feet in the heart of the island, with views of the whole island and the turquoise water around it.

5. Thrill Waterpark

   Thirteen waterslides, including Daredevil's Peak, billed as the tallest waterslide in North America at 135 feet, with 764 feet of twists and turns.

How the light works

The island is flat, so the sun is high and bright for most of the day, and the white sand makes faces dark. Tap faces on the screen or step into the shade of a palm. The best light is the first hour after landing, when the water is at its bluest and the beach is quiet, and the hour before you leave, when the sun is low.

Before you go ashore

Ships dock directly at a long pier on Little Stirrup Cay, so there is no tendering: you walk from the ship onto the pier and into the island, a walk of about five to eight minutes at an easy pace, and trams are available. Piers can close for repairs, and one did in early 2026, so your ship's daily plan says exactly how the island day will work.

Details checked September 2026. Piers, fees and schedules change, so confirm with your ship's daily plan.

Questions people ask

Do I need a tender to reach CocoCay?

No. Ships dock directly at a long pier on Little Stirrup Cay, and you walk from the ship into the island, a walk of about five to eight minutes, with trams available.

What is free on the island?

Many of the attractions, including Oasis Lagoon, Chill Island and South Beach, offer complimentary access.

Where do I take the best arrival picture?

On the bridge as you come ashore toward Chill Island, where you can look back at the ship framed by the pier.