Royal Caribbean Bans Bluetooth Speakers at CocoCay

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Royal Caribbean silences the beat at Perfect Day at CocoCay with a fresh ban on Bluetooth speakers, forcing music lovers to leave their portable sound systems at home.

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Currently, the speaker restriction only applies to Royal Caribbean's private Bahamian island but hasn't expanded to their ships or other vacation spots.

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Carnival Cruise Line jumped ahead with a complete ban on all speakers last year, officially claiming safety concerns about passengers missing emergency announcements.

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"Can't stand other people's Bluetooth speakers," complained one Royal Caribbean passenger on Reddit, calling cranked-up music "obnoxious" when trying to relax.

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Mixed enforcement creates confusion as some cruisers report freely using speakers in cabins and on balconies while others witnessed lifeguards shutting down loud devices.

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CocoCay's official policy now advises guests: "If you prefer to listen to your own selection of music, we ask that you please do so with personal headphones."

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Cruise forums are buzzing with passengers hoping Royal Caribbean will follow Carnival's lead with a complete speaker ban across all ships and destinations.

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