Royal Caribbean’s Private Destination Plans
When a cruise itinerary includes a visit to a private destination, it’s usually one of the most popular ports of call. After all, when a cruise line owns a property, it can make it the stuff of passengers’ dreams.
Royal
Caribbean is adding to its collection of private destinations, which already
includes Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and Labadee on the north shore
of Haiti. This December, the cruise line will open Royal Beach Club Paradise
Island, near Nassau in The Bahamas. And, late 2027 will see the debut of
Perfect Day Mexico on the Costa Maya.
Royal
Beach Club Paradise Island occupies a barrier island just outside Nassau. Five
custom-built water taxis will be on hand to transfer passengers from the ship
to the club. A day pass purchase is required, which includes just about
everything you’ll need while enjoying the club – unlimited food and beverages, Wi-Fi
access, and amenities like beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas.
The club
has three neighborhoods, all with beachfrontage, a pool with a swim-up bar,
music, and dining. Party Cove’s Floating Flamingo may be the world’s largest
swim-up bar – it has 110 seats for you and your friends. There’s a restful
atmosphere at Chill Beach. And families will flock to Family Beach, with its
zero-entry pool and spectacular Ultimate Family Cabana. This two-story
structure has space for dining and lounging, a private bathroom, and – perhaps
most importantly – its own frozen drink machine.
Note that
Royal Caribbean plans to open two more Royal Beach Clubs: one on the Mexican
island of Cozumel in 2026, and one on the shores of Lelepa, in the South
Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, in 2027.
Perfect
Day Mexico is currently scheduled to open in fall 2027, and its seven planned
neighborhoods promise an incredible day on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
Guests
will be welcomed by Mexican music and dance in the colorful Fiesta Plaza. From
there, they can enjoy the nearly two miles of white sand at Chill Beach North
and South; the upscale vibe of Costa Beach Club; Splash Cove, with the world’s
longest lazy river; and Loco Waterpark, with more than 30 thrilling water
slides. El Hideaway will be an adults-only neighborhood that will include an
Ultimate Party Cabana for up to 20 guests.
To select
a cruise that will take you to a cruise line’s wonderful private destination
for a day, talk with Anita, your professional travel advisor.