Chill Island Cabanas

[Lets Cruise!!]

What are the pros and cons of renting a cabana on Chill Island, is there enough room for 8 adults?

[Engineroom Snipe]

I have never rented anything on Coco Cay because there are multiple free venues which are quite satisfying. There are no refunds for bad weather. My wife and I spend about four to six hours depending on the weather and our fatigue level. As some have posted on other threads, the music of your fellow cruisers might not be your genre and there will be little recourse but to grin and bear it.

 

You will and should get many positive experiences about renting them also. This is why CC is great, you will hear many opinions but think about what is your final goal of having 8 adults together in one place. Sometimes, everyone wants to go in their own direction.

[Jenglish711]

I'd say it depends on what you feel is a value for you and your group. Last March we had one that we scored in a cruise planner black Friday sale. This year's (2/9) rental was over double what we spent last year but the value is still there for us, as a family of four with young children who love the beach. 

 

Included is (provided you've purchased food and drink packages) all the food and drink you can ask for from the cabana menu, served by your cabana attendant, towels for your party (don't need to bring them off the ship), bottled water in the table/cooler, a safe, an electric outlet for charging devices (DO bring your own plug and cord), 4 chaise lounges, a medium couch with a chaise side, and two hard, sturdy, plastic-y armchairs. Personally I think that's plenty of room for a party of 8; it's not like you'll ALL be in the cabana at the same exact time. 

 

Some literature states that you can ask the cabana attendant for an included speaker, which we did and was provided, but the attendant, while wonderful, seemed a but confused by the request so just in case you'd like that, recommend to bring your own. Ive attached pictures of our family's visit in March so you can get an idea of the size and seating/etc. 

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Edited January 8, 2023 by Jenglish711
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[Engineroom Snipe]

2 hours ago, Jenglish711 said:

I'd say it depends on what you feel is a value for you and your group. Last March we had one that we scored in a cruise planner black Friday sale. This year's (2/9) rental was over double what we spent last year but the value is still there for us, as a family of four with young children who love the beach. 

 

Included is (provided you've purchased food and drink packages) all the food and drink you can ask for from the cabana menu, served by your cabana attendant, towels for your party (don't need to bring them off the ship), bottled water in the table/cooler, a safe, an electric outlet for charging devices (DO bring your own plug and cord), 4 chaise lounges, a medium couch with a chaise side, and two hard, sturdy, plastic-y armchairs. Personally I think that's plenty of room for a party of 8; it's not like you'll ALL be in the cabana at the same exact time. 

 

Some literature states that you can ask the cabana attendant for an included speaker, which we did and was provided, but the attendant, while wonderful, seemed a but confused by the request so just in case you'd like that, recommend to bring your own. Ive attached pictures of our family's visit in March so you can get an idea of the size and seating/etc. 

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An excellent post from experience.

[Lets Cruise!!]

Thank you all for your responses they are very helpful. One last question, is the price a one-time charge or per person?

[kfnesq]

11 minutes ago, Lets Cruise!! said:

Thank you all for your responses they are very helpful. One last question, is the price a one-time charge or per person?

It's one charge - not per person.  

[Lets Cruise!!]

10 minutes ago, kfnesq said:

It's one charge - not per person.  

Thank you.

[Toddcan]

Although the cabana can hold up to 8 guests, you will not be able to sit all 8 in the cabana itself (shade).  Some will need to be occupying the loungers on the deck.