Let’s take the reunion out to sea.
Four nights, one ship, and everybody under the same roof for once — no cooking, no cleanup, and a private island thrown in. Here’s everything you need to know before we book.
A short cruise, built for a big family
This is a round-trip, 4-night Bahamas itinerary on one of Royal Caribbean’s largest ships — plenty of room to spread out, plus a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island.
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Do we need passports?
Technically, no — but it’s still a good idea. Because this cruise leaves from and returns to the same U.S. port (“closed-loop”), U.S. citizens can board with a certified birth certificate plus a government-issued photo ID (like a driver’s license).
The catch: if something unexpected happens and you need to fly home from the Bahamas instead of sailing back, you’d need a passport to board that flight. If you already have one, bring it — it’s the simplest option.
Pricing & who counts as what
Cruise pricing works a little differently than a hotel room. The listed $932 per person covers cruise fare, taxes, fees, and port expenses, based on two people sharing a cabin.
First 2 guests
Pay the full adult fare per cabin — regardless of age, even for an infant.
Age 13+
Priced as an adult for any 3rd/4th guest in the cabin.
Age 12 & under
Often $0 cruise fare as the 3rd/4th guest when the promo is active. Taxes, port fees & gratuities still apply.
| Activity | Minimum age |
|---|---|
| Casino gambling | 18 |
| Buying / drinking alcohol | 21 |
| Booking a stateroom (at least 1 guest) | 21 |
Final payment is due 75 days before a 1–4 night sailing. If we’re booking this trip, this is the date everyone’s payment needs to be in.
Nobody has to cook
All of this is included in the cruise fare — no upcharge:
- Main Dining Room — sit-down, rotating menus, breakfast & dinner
- Windjammer Marketplace — the big buffet, open all day
- Solarium Bistro — lighter, Mediterranean-style buffet
- Sorrento’s Pizza, Park Cafe, El Loco Fresh, Boardwalk Dog House, Cafe Promenade — casual, quick bites around the ship
- Perfect Day at CocoCay — free beachside burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches & salads at Chill Grill, Skipper’s Grill & the Snack Shacks
Tap water, regular coffee, iced tea & lemonade are free. Soda, specialty coffee, and alcohol cost extra unless you add a drink package.
How are you feeling?
Let us know if you’re in, out, or tentative — this helps us gauge headcount before we make any final plans for the 2027 family reunion.