You can now book day passes to Royal Caribbean's exclusive beach club in Nassau, Bahamas, opening in December 2025.
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is the first-of-its-kind offering by Royal Caribbean, allowing guests sailing aboard Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships to have exclusive access to a private beach in a public port.
Historically, those visiting Nassau had to book pricey tours to beaches like Blue Lagoon or Pearl Island, which also saw visitors from other lines like Carnival, MSC, and Norwegian.
However, with the opening of the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, passengers can enjoy a more curated beach day in one of the busiest cruise ports in the world.
Unlike Perfect Day at CocoCay or Labadee, Haiti, admission to the private beach club isn't included in the cruise fare.
As such, cruise passengers must purchase a day pass to guarantee their spot and enjoy the club's amenities, including beach chairs, all-day dining, unlimited beverages, and more.
Guests sailing on cruises as early as the week of Christmas 2025 can book passes to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, starting on or after December 27, 2025.
Read more: Royal Caribbean's newest private beach is a huge step forward for Nassau
How much does the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island cost?
Prices vary by sailing, and capacity is limited to around 3,800 guests. The starting price is $169.99/person for the Day Pass with Unlimited Open Bar & Dining.
This pass is exclusively for adults 21+, meaning that although the drinking age in Nassau is 18, Royal Caribbean won't let guests under the legal drinking age in North America purchase an alcohol-inclusive package.
The other option, the Day Pass with Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Dining, starts at $129.99 for cruisers 13+ and $109.99 for guests between the ages of 4 and 12. Infants 3 and under are free.
I have an upcoming sailing on Utopia of the Seas in July 2026, and the price (without any Cruise Planner discount) is $199.99 per person for the Unlimited Open Bar & Dining.
The Day Pass with Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Dining is also a little more expensive, coming in at $149.99 for passengers 13+.
All admission includes unlimited beverages (based on your pass type); all-you-can-eat dining; complimentary Wi-Fi; round-trip transportation from the cruise ship pier; and basic amenities like lounge chairs, showers, and umbrellas.
Royal Caribbean is also offering bundled packages that include onboard drink packages and admission to the brand-new Royal Beach Club. Certain packages include access to Perfect Day at CocoCay's Thrill Waterpark or the adults-only Hideaway Beach.
Note, however, that these packages are priced per day, rather than a one-time flat rate. For example, the "Deluxe Beverage Package (Full Cruise) + Royal Beach Club Combo" combo pass costs around $124.99 per adult, per day. This comes out to around $410 per adult cruiser for my 3-night cruise on Utopia.
There are three other bundled packages available for cruisers (this pricing is valid for the July 24, 2026, sailing):
- Refreshment Package (Full Cruise) + Royal Beach Club Non-Alcoholic Day Pass: $69.99/per guest, per day
- Refreshment Package (Full Cruise) + Thrill & Chill Combo (Royal Beach Club and Thrill Waterpark): $94.99/per guest, per day
- Deluxe Beverage Package (Full Cruise) + Ultimate Beach Combo (Royal Beach Club and Hideaway Beach): $144.99/per guest, per day
All-inclusive cabanas
The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will be home to Royal Caribbean's most expensive cabana ever, surpassing the pricey over-the-water cabanas at Coco Beach Club at CocoCay.
The Ultimate Family Cabana costs $9,999.99 and includes day passes for up to 12 people. The cabana comes with some sweet perks, including:
- A cabana attendant
- Welcome amenity
- Dining area
- Private bathroom, shower, and changing room
- Wet bar
- Reserved beach space
- Heated whirlpool
- Spiral slide
- Wooden swing
- Cozy hammock
- Loungers (including a unique suspended net lounger)
- Frozen drink machine
- Television
- Bluetooth connection
- Charging outlets
- Lockable storage
- Mini-fridge
The other cabanas and daybeds are spread throughout Chill Beach, Party Cove, and Family Beach. The cheapest is the Day Bed at Party Cove, which costs $549.99 and includes two all-inclusive day passes.
However, other reports show the price for the Day Bed can be upwards of $649.99, depending on the sailing (prices below are for the July 24, 2026, sailing):
- Royal Beach Club — Royal Pool Cabana (Family Beach): $2,399/per package (10 all-inclusive day passes)
- Royal Beach Club — Royal Beach Cabana (Family Beach): $2,399/per package (10 all-inclusive day passes)
- Royal Beach Club — Beach Cabana (Family Beach): $1,799.99/per package (8 all-inclusive day passes)
- Royal Beach Club — The Party Deck East Side (Party Cove): $4,999.99/per package (12 all-inclusive day passes)
- Royal Beach Club — The Party Deck West Side (Party Cove): $4,999.99/per package (12 all-inclusive day passes)
- Royal Beach Club — Royal Beach Cabana (Chill Beach): $2,399.99/per package (10 all-inclusive day passes)
- Royal Beach Club — Beach Cabana (Chill Beach): $1,799.99/per package (8 all-inclusive day passes)
- Royal Beach Club — Pool Cabana (Chill Beach): $1,799.99/per package (8 all-inclusive day passes)
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will have two beaches, three pools, local artisan shops, and the world's largest swim-up bar
Nassau isn't the most desirable cruise port of all time. In fact, Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean International's President and C.E.O., said it ranks in the bottom 10% of ports.
Despite its unpopularity, it's one of the busiest in the world. On March 11, 2025, the Nassau Cruise Port welcomed 30,538 cruise passengers from six ships, breaking the previous one-day record set in December 2023.
As such, the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is Royal Caribbean's attempt to reimagine Nassau and make it a desirable port on cruise itineraries.
The beach club, which features a combination of family, chill, and party experiences, will let guests create their ideal day at the 17-acre slice of paradise.
For example, those who prefer a laid-back vibe might decide to spend their time at the Deep End Pool, while those with more energy may enjoy the DJ at The Floating Flamingo — the world's largest swim-up bar.
There are also opportunities to immerse yourself in local Bahamian culture with entertainment, live music, artisan shops, and more.
Finally, there are plenty of places to refuel or grab a tropical beverage throughout the club, with over 10 beach grills and bars to visit.
This isn't all for the Royal Beach Club Collection, either. Royal Caribbean is opening up a second private beach club in Cozumel, Mexico, in 2026.
Read more: 9 Best Reasons to Get Off Your Cruise Ship in Nassau
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute with her M.A. in Journalism in May 2023. Growing up, she traveled frequently with her family and fell in love with cruising after sailing on the Oasis of the Seas during her freshman year of high school. Having sailed on over 30 cruises across different lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Margaritaville at Sea, and Princess, she loves sharing her insight and expertise on all things cruising!
