New Attraction: Royal Beach Club
Travelers sailing to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean cruises in 2025 and beyond have a new attraction to look forward to: the 17-acre Royal Beach Club on the western end of Nassau’s Paradise Island.
It will belong exclusively to Royal Caribbean International, joining a collection of private destinations, such as Labadee on Haiti’s northern coast and the forthcoming Lelepa private island in Vanuatu, a small South Pacific nation.
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Royal Caribbean owns and operates Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, a private island that’s 65 miles from Nassau. When it first introduced its beach club concept back in 2019, Royal Caribbean stated that the beach clubs would offer “a distinctly different experience” compared to the existing Perfect Day islands.
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Focus on Bahamian Culture
The cruise line hasn’t released full details on the Royal Beach Club just yet; however, there will be private cabanas on the white-sand beach, multiple pools for lounging and swimming, and local artisans selling their wares. The beach club will focus on Bahamian culture, with structures designed in the local architectural style. Additionally, dining and entertainment programming—including island-style barbecues, Bahamian cuisine, and live performances—will embrace a Bahamian influence.
Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, commented, “The Bahamas has been a phenomenal partner since the very start, when they became our first port of call more than 50 years ago. As we continue to bring millions of visitors to experience attractions throughout Nassau each year, The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island is the next bold adventure in Royal Caribbean’s commitment to both increasing tourism in The Bahamas and delivering memorable vacations to our guests.”
Public-Private Partnership
Royal Beach Club represents a public-private partnership with the Bahamas, which means that a share of the profits will benefit both the Bahamian government and the Bahamian people. Notably, “Bahamians will be invited to own up to 49 percent equity in the beach club,” according to the statement.
Although 2025 might seem far away, bookings are already open for some Royal Caribbean sailings through April of that year. If you’re eager to visit the Royal Beach Club, a three-night Bahamas itinerary departing from Miami starts at $290 per person. For more information, visit royalcaribbean.com.
