If Nassau is the culture, CocoCay is the joy — and today is pure, unapologetic fun in the sun.

Royal Caribbean's private island has been voted Best Private Island by Travel Weekly readers for five years running, and one step onto that white sand and you'll understand why. The colors here are almost unreal — the water is every shade of blue and green, the sand is powder-soft, and the sky is the kind of clear you only find in the Bahamas in November.

What's included with your cruise fare:
Beach access, lounge chairs, fresh water showers, towel exchanges, and the Oasis Lagoon — the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, complete with a swim-up bar. It's a full beach day without spending a dime more if you don't want to.

Optional upgrades worth considering:

• Thrill Waterpark — If your group likes adventure, this is the place. Massive waterslides, a wave pool, and adrenaline around every corner.
• Coco Beach Club — The elevated experience. An overwater infinity pool, upgraded dining included, private cabanas, and a calmer, more luxurious atmosphere. If you're celebrating something or just want to treat yourselves, this is worth every penny.
• Hideaway Beach — Adults only. A separate, more secluded area of the island with its own beach, bar, and party atmosphere. Perfect for a group that wants to keep the energy going without the families and kids.
• Up, Up & Away — A tethered helium balloon ride that takes you 450 feet above the island for panoramic views you will never forget.
• Island Zip Line — Zip over the treetops and beach for a thrill with a view.

However you spend the day — whether you're riding waterslides, lounging in a cabana, snorkeling in that crystal water, or simply planting yourself in a beach chair with a frozen drink and a good book — CocoCay has a way of making you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be.

Take your time heading back to the ship. The island vibe has a way of slowing everything down, and that's exactly the point.

Tonight: You're sunkissed, relaxed, and happy. Tonight calls for something fun and a little indulgent. Try the Royal Railway — the most unique dining experience at sea, a five-course Wild West dinner show unlike anything you've experienced before. Then let the night take you wherever it goes — the casino, a live show at the AquaTheater, or back to that balcony with the stars and the sound of the ocean. No wrong answers.