I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It's not for me, but I get why cruisers love it.

Business Insider's reporter went to Perfect Day at CocoCay on her first cruise with Royal Caribbean.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider Royal Caribbean has a private island in the Bahamas called Perfect Day at CocoCay.

The island has thrilling activities, relaxing beaches, and underwater adventures.

I went for the first time in 2022.

I had fun, but I longed for a more authentic port stop.

At first glance, it may seem like Perfect Day at CocoCay has something for everyone.

Royal Caribbean's 125-acre private island in the Bahamas is filled with thrilling adventures and relaxing beaches for vacationers.

You'll find overwater cabanas, quiet places to chill, and shorelines bumping party music.

Adrenaline seekers can race down gigantic waterslides, zip line across the island, and soar above it in a hot air balloon.

I visited CocoCay during my first cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas in May 2022.

Although it provided pretty much every activity I could think of for a Caribbean vacation, the island felt like an extension of the ship.

I longed for a more authentic Bahamian experience.

Perfect Day at CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's 125-acre private island in the Bahamas.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider Royal Caribbean isn't the only cruise line with a private island in the Bahamas .