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CocoCay plans include pier, Oasis-like experiences

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CocoCay - to be devloped in multi-phase project with a pier and 'Harmony-like' experiences
As part of its newly finalized long-term agreement with the Bahamas, Royal Caribbean will be investing to develop its private island, CocoCay, with a pier that can take Oasis-class ships.

That's been talked about for awhile, but on Wednesday, Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean president and ceo, described the CocoCay blueprint as 'really exciting.' The destination, he added, will be 'packed with experiences ... like those you'd expect on Harmony of the Seas.'

Bayley didn't share further details, but said CocoCay's development will entail a multi-phase project and for the most part, ships will continue to call without disruption though there may be a few minor itinerary adjustments.

CocoCay is due to be completed in 2019.

The addition of a pier means the private island will be visited by Oasis-class ships in the future, though CocoCay is not among the cruises that opened for sale today on the fourth Oasis-class ship, Symphony of the Seas, to be based at PortMiami from November 2018.