When Royal Caribbean revealed it was turning a slice of Nassau’s eastern shoreline into an all-inclusive playground, loyal cruisers immediately started asking one question: “when can we book?” The answer is now.
From late December 2025, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will welcome its first guests, and as of today day-passes are live on Royal Caribbean’s booking engine. What makes this 17-acre hideaway different from Perfect Day at CocoCay—and why should Australians planning a Caribbean escape lock their passes in early? Let’s wade through the details.
Royal Caribbean International already operates private ports, but this is its debut “beach-club” concept: a smaller, more premium environment that blends Bahamian culture with curated inclusions you’d normally pay extra for.
Entry automatically covers round-trip water shuttle from the Nassau pier, Wi-Fi, loungers, umbrellas, towels, lockers and family beach games. You won’t be drip-fed up-charges every few metres, because unlimited dining and soft drinks—or an open bar if you choose that tier—are baked into the pass price. Think of it as a sophisticated resort day rather than a theme-park island.
Royal Caribbean co-developed the site with local businesses, and the company says more than half the vendors, entertainers and artisans will be Nassau residents. Expect rake-and-scrape bands at sunset, straw-work stalls and conch-fritter cooking demos alongside the floating DJ booth.
Families gravitate toward the sheltered Lagoon Beach, couples may opt for the infinity-edge Deep End pool, and party seekers can dance in waist-deep water at The Floating Flamingo—the planet’s largest swim-up bar. Yet each zone bleeds into the next via palm-lined boardwalks, so you can change gears as easily as you top up the sunscreen.
You could simply flop under a fringe umbrella with a Goombay Smash, but the smart layout tempts you to roam.
Paradise Island’s natural beauty does a lot of the heavy lifting. Crystal shallows for the kids on one side; reef-sheltered snorkelling and paddle-boarding on the other. Lifeguards are on duty, and snorkel sets are included—no queueing at a rental hut.
The Deep End is flanked by double-wide daybeds and a low-key acoustic soundtrack, ideal for newlyweds or travellers who treated themselves to business class and now crave silence. In contrast, The Floating Flamingo’s party deck holds up to 12 friends with front-row DJ sets, a private hostess and pipeline-coolers of beer.
Exclusive to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, this two-storey retreat sleeps 12, features its own whirlpool and even a frozen-drink machine for DIY piña coladas. A private slide keeps kids occupied while parents debate whether to hit the top deck for ocean views or nap in the shaded hammock.
Nobody goes hungry (or thirsty) thanks to a trio of beach grills and ten themed bars sprinkled throughout the grounds.
From jerk chicken wraps at Calypso Grill to lobster-tail tacos at Sapphire Bites, the culinary team emphasises island staples with a modern cruise-line polish. Vegetarians haven’t been forgotten: coconut-braised callaloo and grilled pineapple bao buns feature on every menu cycle.
You’ll find classic daiquiris at the Tiki Hut, aged rums at Bohemian Blues and Instagram-ready flamingo floats at The Floating Flamingo. Opt for the alcoholic package upfront and your Bahama Mammas are covered; otherwise the non-alcoholic tier still includes mocktails, sodas and barista coffee.
Already pre-purchased a deluxe drinks package for your cruise? Bundle pricing knocks a sizeable chunk off the shore-day pass, ensuring you don’t pay twice for mojitos you’ll sip ashore. Our consultants can run both scenarios and crunch the numbers for you.
Demand will spike once Utopia of the Seas debuts, because every seven-night itinerary from Port Canaveral calls in Nassau. Day passes are capacity-controlled, so treat them like shore excursions and lock them in early.
The lead-in “Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Dining” pass starts at USD $129.99 (about AUD $195) for adults and USD $109.99 (about AUD $165) for kids four to 12. Infants three and under are free. If bottomless Bahamian beer and the resort’s rum punch appeal, the “Unlimited Open Bar & Dining” option runs from USD $169.99 (about AUD $255) per adult 21+.
A poolside cabana accommodates eight and includes a dedicated attendant, snack platters and cold-towel service. Families eyeing the two-storey Ultimate cabana should know availability is tiny; pre-register with us and we’ll monitor release dates.
Besides Utopia, six other ships offer Nassau calls aligning with the club’s opening window—from Icon of the Seas out of Miami to Vision of the Seas on shorter getaways. We’ve mapped every itinerary that docks long enough to savour a full beach-club day.
Still deciding whether to sail from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando? Head to our Cruise Finder tool and filter by departure port, ship, month and—yes—whether a Nassau call is included. You’ll see live pricing, bonus-perk flags and cabin-category comparisons at a glance.
Once you’ve shortlisted a few sailings, save them to your planner and share the link with family or friends. Everyone can vote on favourites, and we’ll receive your chart directly, making the consultation call faster and more tailored.
Royal Caribbean’s newest shore experience blends white-sand bliss, Bahamian culture and the curated comfort only a top-tier cruise line can deliver. Day-pass numbers are capped; when they’re gone, they’re gone.
Skip the FOMO—our consultants will pair the perfect ship, sailing date and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island package, lock in today’s exchange rate and handle every detail from flights to travel insurance. Ready to feel that warm Nassau sand underfoot? Talk to our team and let’s make it happen.