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B M & T ••• July/August 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 34 U nlike any private island the world has ever seen, Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated Perfect Day at CoCoCay – the first in the cruise line's new Perfect Day Island Collection of next-level private destinations around the world – is now open. The $250 million transformation of the line's private island in The Bahamas debuts a combina- tion of first-of-their-kind thrills and one-of- a-kind ways to chill that forever changes what is possible in a vacation destination. From plunging down the tallest waterslide in North America and trav- eling up to 450 feet in the air in the Up, Up and Away helium balloon, to conquering the Caribbean's largest wave pool, thrill seekers can find plenty of ways to put their courage to the test. For those look- ing to relax, Perfect Day features the Caribbean's largest freshwater pool, Oasis Lagoon; and pristine, white sand beaches with crystal-clear tropical water, so guests of all ages can create their perfect beach day – no matter what that may look like. "Royal Caribbean is the proven leader when it comes to pushing the envelope in cruise ship design and the experiences offered at sea," said (b)Michael Bayley(eb), President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "With Perfect Day at CocoCay, we are so proud to bring our 50-year legacy of innovation ashore to transform an incredible island that now completely revolutionizes pri- vate destinations in the vacation industry. It is exciting to see what we have dreamed up finally come to life; our guests truly are in for an experience unlike any other." Following a grand opening celebration in May, the new Perfect Day at CocoCay is now offering endless discov- eries and shareable moments that make for the perfect combination of experi- ences. Perfect Day at CocoCay is exclu- sive to guests of Royal Caribbean. From ports in Florida and the Northeast, vaca- tioners can visit the private island destina- tion by sailing on 11 of the global cruise line's innovative and adventure-packed ships, featuring a series of firsts, such as surfing, skydiving, ice skating and the tallest slide at sea. Daredevils Wanted at Thrill Waterpark At the heart of Perfect Day at CocoCay is Thrill Waterpark, daring the most adrenaline-seeking guests to con- quer two brag-worthy towers with 13 waterslides – as well as the Caribbean's largest wave pool and the Adventure Pool with a family friendly obstacle course. Key features include: Daredevil's Tower – Guests can push their limits on seven exhila- rating single-rider water- slides of various heights, including the 135-foot-tall Daredevil's Peak– the tallest water- slide in North America. Additional highlights are the twin Dueling Demon drop slides, launching riders from a vertical position; the Manta Raycers, where friends can race down twin open flume slides; the high-speed, fully vertical Screeching Serpent; and the coiling Green Mamba, a massive aqua tube slide. Splash Summit – Adventurous fami- lies will share the thrill with six multi-rider slides, including The Slingshot, a zero- gravity slide for four; The Twister, a wind- ing tube slide for two on a tandem raft; THIS IS YOUR PERFECT DAY: ROYAL CARIBBEAN OPENS $250 MILLION PRIVATE ISLAND IN THE BAHAMAS, PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY Cruise Line Redefines Thrill and Chill with Tallest Waterslide in North America, Caribbean's Largest Freshwater Pool, Highest Vantage Point in The Bahamas and More