Located in the brilliantly turquoise Caribbean waters, Coco Cay is one of the finest and most private islands in the Bahamas. Only available for Royal Caribbean International cruise passengers, this island can be as fun or relaxing as you want your excursion to be. With a mindfulness of ecological protection, this 140-acre has no restaurants and stores.
Even though much of the Northern Hemisphere is cold in January, Coco Cay and the Bahamas have warm and mild weather. The average temperature throughout the month is 21 degrees Celsius. However, the temperature can dip as low as 17 degrees or be as warm as 25 degrees. The island is relatively dry with an average of only 39 mm of rainfall through the month. Fortunately, Coco Cay still sees seven hours of sunshine each day.
One cruise option that stops in Coco Cay is the 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise. This trip leaves from Port Canaveral, Florida in January and makes a full day stop in Coco Cay. It also stops in St. Thomas and St. Maarten. A total of three days are spent at sea.
For a day trip while in Coco Cay, a popular option is snorkelling. Professional instruction is provided before you start snorkelling. The instructors also provide information on the professional equipment you'll be using and the wildlife you may see.
On January 1st, the other islands of the Bahamas celebrate Junkanoo, a local version of Carnival with colorful costumes and celebrations. Enjoy Caribbean food on the cruise on New Years to get into the Junkanoo mood!
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