CocoCay

CocoCay o Little Stirrup Cay , a veces llamado Perfect Day at CocoCay ( / k oʊ k oʊ k eɪ / ), es una de las Islas Berry , un conjunto de cayos e islas pequeñas de las Bahamas ubicadas aproximadamente a 89 km al norte de Nassau . ^[¹^] Es utilizada exclusivamente para el turismo por Royal Caribbean Group . Little Stirrup Cay es adyacente a Great Stirrup Cay , la isla privada de Norwegian Cruise Line desde 1977.

Geografía

La isla tiene menos de una milla (1,6 km) de largo de este a oeste y menos de 480 yardas (0,44 km) de norte a sur. Tiene una población de 38 habitantes (censo de 2010). ^[²^]

Historia

En la noche del 13 de octubre de 1848, el barco Susan Drew encalló en la isla. Para aligerar el barco lo suficiente como para levantarlo del fondo marino, el capitán ordenó cortar los mástiles y deshacerse de ellos. Después, el barco pudo ser remolcado a Nassau . ^{[ 3 ]} El 7 de abril de 1855, el barco Oswego se inundó y fue varado cerca de la isla para evitar que se hundiera. La bodega de carga inferior estaba llena de agua en un tercio cuando el barco fue abandonado. ^{[ 4 ]} En febrero de 1868, el bergantín C. B. Allen, Bray, sufrió graves daños y tuvo que varar en Little Stirrup Cay. ^{[ 5 ]} En febrero de 1871, el USS Pawnee fue varado y tuvo que ser remolcado de la barra de arena por el HMS Philomel . ^{[ 6 ]} En diciembre de 1872, el Prestissimo, Dahms fue varado y tuvo que arrojar por la borda 3000 bushels de sal para liberarse. ^{[ 7 ]}

El 30 de julio de 1986, se produjo un incendio en un almacén del SS Emerald Seas de Eastern Steamship Lines , poco después de zarpar de la isla. Veinte bomberos a bordo combatieron las llamas antes de la llegada de la Guardia Costera de los Estados Unidos . Temporalmente, 987 pasajeros fueron evacuados a la isla y 17 recibieron tratamiento por inhalación de humo. ^[⁸^]

Turismo

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which owns Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, assumed the lease of the island upon acquisition of Admiral Cruises in 1988. In 2019, the island was extensively renovated by Royal Caribbean at the cost of $250 million and renamed Perfect Day at CocoCay.^[9] Upon being announced in 2018, the renovation plans were criticised by activists, who raised concerns about harm to the environment and "natural beauty", and to small local businesses.^[10]^[11]^[12]

A pier was constructed on the north side of the island, which allows cruise ships to dock directly instead of using tenders.^[13] A waterpark was constructed on the "thrill" side of the island, with two towers containing waterslides, including North America's tallest. "Daredevil's Peak", and two pools. On the "chill" side is the beach with cabanas.^[14]

The east end is the centre of recreational activities with beaches fronting a coral basin where manatees, rays, and numerous fish can be seen. Nature trails run the entire length and width of the island.

Climate

References

↑"Coco Cay". Washington Post. 21 January 2007. pp. P10. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
↑"Berry Islands Population by Settlement and Total Number of Occupied Dwellings 2010 Census"(PDF). Bahamas Department of Statistics.
↑"Herald Marine Correspondence: Miscellaneous". New York Daily Herald. 3 November 1848. p. 4.
↑"Disaster: Ship Oswego". New York Daily Herald. 27 April 1855. p. 8.
↑"Marine Disasters". New York Daily Herald. 16 February 1868. p. 10.
↑"U.S. Ship "Pawnee"". The Fremont Weekly Journal. Fremont, Ohio. 17 February 1871. p. 3.
↑"Ship News". The Baltimore Sun. 9 December 1872. p. 4.
↑"Inspectors Examine Ship For Clues to Fire, Explosion". The Morning Herald. Hagerstown, Maryland. p. 22.
↑"This Is Your Perfect Day: Royal Caribbean Opens $450 Million Private Island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay". www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
↑Keller, Kaitlynn (17 April 2018). "Activists Slam Royal Caribbean's $200 Million Expansion at CocoCay". Observer. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
↑Adderley, Morgan (16 March 2018). "Activist slams Royal Caribbean's $200m Coco Cay plans". The Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
↑Davies, Ross (5 September 2018). "Private cruise islands: drawing ethical lines in the sand?". Future Cruise. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
↑"First look at first new venues at Perfect Day at CocoCay". Royal Caribbean Blog. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
↑"Cruise Ship Evacuated In Bahamas After Blast". Miami Herald. 31 July 1986. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
↑"CocoCay, Bahamas Climate History". www.myweather2.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
↑"Coco Cay, The Bahamas Travel Weather Averages (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 26 April 2021.

External links

Aerial photos of Little Stirrup Cay
A former caretaker writes about life on the islandArchived 9 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
About the Stirrup cays
Images tagged with "Coco Cay" at Flickr

[wp-1] "Coco Cay". Washington Post. 21 January 2007. pp. P10. Retrieved 17 January 2009.

[2] "Berry Islands Population by Settlement and Total Number of Occupied Dwellings 2010 Census"(PDF). Bahamas Department of Statistics.

[3] "Herald Marine Correspondence: Miscellaneous". New York Daily Herald. 3 November 1848. p. 4.

[4] "Disaster: Ship Oswego". New York Daily Herald. 27 April 1855. p. 8.

[5] "Marine Disasters". New York Daily Herald. 16 February 1868. p. 10.

[6] "U.S. Ship "Pawnee"". The Fremont Weekly Journal. Fremont, Ohio. 17 February 1871. p. 3.

[7] "Ship News". The Baltimore Sun. 9 December 1872. p. 4.

[8] "Inspectors Examine Ship For Clues to Fire, Explosion". The Morning Herald. Hagerstown, Maryland. p. 22.

[cc-9] "This Is Your Perfect Day: Royal Caribbean Opens $450 Million Private Island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay". www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.

[10] Keller, Kaitlynn (17 April 2018). "Activists Slam Royal Caribbean's $200 Million Expansion at CocoCay". Observer. Retrieved 3 April 2023.

[11] Adderley, Morgan (16 March 2018). "Activist slams Royal Caribbean's $200m Coco Cay plans". The Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2023.

[12] Davies, Ross (5 September 2018). "Private cruise islands: drawing ethical lines in the sand?". Future Cruise. Retrieved 3 April 2023.

[13] "First look at first new venues at Perfect Day at CocoCay". Royal Caribbean Blog. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2022.

[14] "Cruise Ship Evacuated In Bahamas After Blast". Miami Herald. 31 July 1986. Retrieved 10 August 2020.

[15] "CocoCay, Bahamas Climate History". www.myweather2.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.

[16] "Coco Cay, The Bahamas Travel Weather Averages (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 26 April 2021.

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