Royal Beach Club Bahamas: Royal Caribbean’s New Private Paradise Opens December 2025
Royal Caribbean is opening the Royal Beach Club in Nassau, Bahamas — an exclusive beach experience launching December 2025. See concept art, learn about activities, and get booking tips in this first look.
Opening Date & Booking Info
Grand Opening: December 27, 2025, with inaugural guests welcomed aboard Symphony of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, or Liberty of the Seas.
Booking Now Open: Day passes and cabana reservations are live as of July 2025 via the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner or onboard Shore Excursion desks.
Pricing:
Unlimited Open Bar & Dining Day Pass: from US $169.99 (21+)
Non‑Alcoholic Pass: from US $129.99 (13+) & US $109.99 (ages 4–12)
Kids 3 and under free.
Capacity & Advice: Designed for up to 4,000 guests (versus 13,000 at CocoCay). Passes can sell out quickly—especially during peak times—so early booking is highly recommended
What’s Included with the Royal Beach Club Bahamas Day Pass
Your pass grants:
Round-trip water taxi transport from Nassau port with two drop-off docks
Unlimited access to two pristine beaches and three themed pools.
Lounge chairs, umbrellas, towels, lockers, showers, and free Wi-Fi
Complimentary snacks at three beach grills and drinks at ten bars
Live music, entertainment options, lawn games (e.g., cornhole, tumbling towers), and artisan markets showcasing Bahamian crafts
When to Book
Booking opened in early July for sailings calling Nassau in December and beyond. Pricing is subject to seasonal shifts—your best bet is to secure your spot 4–6 months ahead. Passes can purchased onboard if still available, but shore-ex desk tends to run low during popular sailing days.
Why This Matters for Orlando Parks Fans
Sure, Orlando has its splashes, but the Royal Beach Club offers a unique shore-side escape exclusive to Royal Caribbean guests. It blends private-venue vibes with Bahamian flair—lightning-fast ferry, upscale amenities, and lively zones—delivering a premium, eco-friendly outreach beyond theme park gates. Plus, it signals the future of cruise-destination partnerships.
Many Royal Caribbean cruises with a Bahamas itinerary that depart from Orlando (Port Canaveral) stop in Nassau.
Final Takeaway
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is shaping up to be a luxurious, well-rounded shore excursion—ideal for families, party lovers, and those seeking relaxation. With its all-inclusive design, limited capacity, and Bahamian-led development, it's a fresh offering for cruise fans planning a Nassau stop. If you're onboard, snag that pass early and soak up the ultimate beach day!
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Sneak Peek at Royal Beach Club in Nassau, Bahamas
An insider look at the new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island - Royal Caribbean’s new private beach in Nassau, Bahamas.
I just attended a workshop with Royal Caribbean about Utopia of the Seas but at the end, we were treated to a sneak peek of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opening in Nassau, Bahamas sometime in 2025.
This was perfect timing because I was just in Nassau and could see that there was a lot of work taking place. I have been wondering what the finished product is going to look like.
Well now, I have pictures to share!
If you haven’t been to Nassau in the past few years, you’ll notice that it has been completely renovated. The port area is now bright, cheerful, and well-thought-out.
Previously Nassau was dingy, felt unsafe and there wasn’t anything worth doing. It’s all been cleaned up now.
Now you can go shopping, listen to live music, and get your hair braided, all in one complex without having to stray far from the ship. And that’s a good thing because Nassau is a big city with big city problems.
Royal Caribbean is taking things to the next level by developing a new beach resort for guests.
They purchased a strip of abandoned property that runs alongside the harbor, where the cruise ships park. If you’ve been to Nassau before, you might have seen this strip of land - it had an abandoned mansion on it and a few boat slips.
On the opposite shore of this island, the north shore, you’ll find amazing views of the ocean.
With more details to be revealed in the coming months, we now know that were will be family-friendly pools, chill pools with music, and adult-only areas.
There will three pools with swim-up bars and private cabanas, four island-style spots for quick bites and local fare, and experiences that feature local artisans and live music.
Here’s a first look at the one of the new cabanas coming to Royal Beach Club.
Once complete, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is expected to host an average of 2,000 guests. Vacationers will access the beach club via a ferry ride from the Nassau Cruise Port and return through historic downtown Nassau near the world-famous Straw Market.
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Since 2010, Darren has been making Orlando vacations easy! As an Orlando resident, he is able to provide insider, expert advice on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Florida-based cruises.
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