Royal Caribbean has made visible progress in building its new private Beach Club in the Bahamas.
While visiting Nassau, Bahamas on Utopia of the Seas this weekend, our team took photos of the construction work being done on Paradise Island.
On a strip of land previously covered by palm trees and thick sand, excavators are clearing the ground, and trucks bringing in supplies.
Paradise Island, the narrow strip of land near Nassau's cruise port, will house a 17-acre piece of land dedicated to Royal Caribbean's private club.
Royal Caribbean announced that the Royal Beach Club will open sometime in 2025, with "more details to be revealed in the coming months."
Based on our team's photos, the land has been cleared to begin building.
Where trees, logs, and dirt once stood, now the cleared ground is prepared for what will be multiple structures that make up the beach club.
Although no actual building has begun, construction workers brought in supplies such as steel poles, large water tanks, and packs of metal or wire.
Although it's unclear what purpose these supplies serve, the steel beams could make up foundations for the buildings, and packets of wire perhaps serve as material for constructing fences.
Although the curved white building pictured is not new, its steady presence and open doors could indicate that it serves a purpose in construction, or will become part of the new Beach Club.
Packets of supplies to the right of the white building are also tools for the cruise line to use in building the beach club.
Royal Caribbean is partnering with the Bahamas to build this exclusive club, intending to incorporate the island's vibrant culture into architecture, food, and live music.
Royal Caribbean announced that cruisers who visit the private club "will be welcomed by local architecture that complements the exceptional views of The Bahamas’ turquoise-blue waters and white sand beaches, along with experiences that feature Bahamian fare, island-style barbecues, live music, and local artisans."
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Further down the island, palm trees remain alongside a possible dock site.
The beach club has been marketed as a world-class destination experience.
Cruisers can expect to pay an extra cost for entrance to the exclusive venue.
Much like the adults-only Hideaway Beach on Perfect Day at CocoCay, guests may pay a single entrance fee to access the area.
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The entrance fee could include access to the exclusive venue, lunch, and a beach chair.
Royal Caribbean's plans for the Royal Beach Club include a family zone, arrivals area, water sports center, food area, and one or more swimming pools.
In fact, Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley confirmed the beach club will have the largest swim up bar in the world.
"Next year we'll be opening the Royal Beach Club in the Bahamas," Mr. Bayley said at a meeting with members of the press on Utopia of the Seas. "We're kind of hoping we're going to have the largest swim up bar in the world. Can you imagine that?"
It's unknown yet exactly what activities will be offered, but there will be various options to consider.
