Coco Cay, Bahamas
Coco Cay, Bahamas is Royal Caribbean’s exclusive private island, featuring North America’s tallest waterslide, the Caribbean’s largest freshwater pool, and pristine beaches for adventure and relaxation.
Port Overview
Coco Cay, also known as Perfect Day at CocoCay, is a private island located in the Berry Islands, about 55 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas. Covering approximately 140 acres, it is one of the largest and most developed private cruise destinations in the region. Strategically, Coco Cay serves as Royal Caribbean International’s exclusive port, accommodating up to two cruise ships daily and offering extensive recreational facilities. As a private leisure port, it does not handle containerized cargo, so its annual TEU capacity is zero.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Coco Cay, Bahamas features a dedicated cruise pier capable of accommodating the largest Royal Caribbean ships, with direct walk-off access for passengers. The port does not handle cargo and lacks traditional cargo terminals, cranes, or AGVs. Facilities focus on passenger amenities, including the Arrivals Plaza, tram transportation, and extensive recreational zones such as beaches, pools, waterparks, and cabanas. All infrastructure is designed for cruise tourism rather than freight operations.
Container Terminals
Coco Cay, Bahamas does not have traditional container terminals; it is a private cruise destination operated exclusively by Royal Caribbean. The port features two cruise berths, each capable of accommodating the largest cruise ships, with a combined daily passenger capacity of up to 12,000. There is no container handling, no automation for cargo, and Royal Caribbean is the sole operator. The port is designed for passenger embarkation and leisure, not commercial container operations.
Port Services
Coco Cay, Bahamas is a private cruise destination focused on leisure and tourism. Main port services include:
- Passenger arrivals and departures via dedicated pier
- Ship docking and basic vessel support (water, waste removal)
- Customs and immigration processing for cruise guests
- No container handling or commercial cargo operations
- No warehousing or freight storage facilities
The port is designed exclusively for cruise ship passengers, not for cargo or industrial shipping.
Global Connectivity
Coco Cay, Bahamas, is exclusively connected to Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises itineraries, serving as a private port of call for cruise ships operating in the Caribbean and Bahamas regions. The port primarily links to major embarkation ports such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and occasionally New York, facilitating direct cruise routes to North American markets. There are no commercial cargo or inter-island shipping routes; all connectivity is via scheduled cruise ship visits.
Port Statistics
Coco Cay, Bahamas is a private cruise destination, not a commercial container port. It does not handle TEU throughput, is not ranked among world container ports, and has no container berths. The facility features two cruise ship berths and covers approximately 125 acres. Major shipping lines do not call here; only Royal Caribbean cruise ships use the port. The island is dedicated exclusively to cruise tourism, not cargo operations.
