First Look at Royal Beach Club Nassau (Paradise Island): Party Cove, Food, Prices & Is It Worth It?
Welcome to Royal Beach Club, Paradise Island (Nassau, Bahamas) — Royal Caribbean’s shiny new beach club experience, and we’re seeing it for the first time the same way you would: slightly sweaty, very excited, and immediately asking the important questions like… where are the bathrooms, where’s the food, and why is there a bar within the first 10 feet?
From the second you arrive, it’s a “mic drop” entrance: you walk down a pier and—boom—beachfront views and that bright, blue Bahamian water that makes you forget you were just standing in a cruise port five minutes ago. This is our full Royal Beach Club Paradise Island review with everything you actually want to know: how to get there, what’s included, the three “neighborhoods,” the pools and bars (including the Floating Flamingo), food highlights, pricing reality, and our best pro tips.
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Bahamas Full Review
How to Get to Royal Beach Club (and what to bring)
First things first: Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is for Royal Caribbean guests (you’ll need to purchase a pass). Getting there is easy because you don’t even really leave the port area—you hop on a quick shuttle/tender boat (about 10 minutes) and you’re there.
What you need:
SeaPass card (that’s the main thing you’ll use)
Bring your ID + credit/debit card if you plan to shop from local vendors (your SeaPass won’t work for those purchases)
We were on one of the adorable, color-coded tenders (ours was called the Twisted Turtle), and while docking can be weather-dependent, the ride itself is quick and painless.
First impression: it’s beautiful… immediately
Within the first moments, we found ourselves at Low Tides bar with a Bahama Mama and a Paradise Punch because… look… it’s a beach day. Also, the area we started in is literally called Chill Beach, and yes, it lives up to the name.
You can actually hear the waves. It’s not “theme-park beach background noise.” It’s real relaxing. And the vibe? Clean, bright, and thoughtfully designed.
A cool detail: local partnerships + Bahamian art
One of the most interesting parts of the experience is the local influence. Royal Beach Club isn’t just “Royal-owned everything.” It’s a public/private partnership with local Bahamian involvement, and you’ll see that reflected in the Bahamian artwork around the property (including restrooms that are genuinely decorated with local flair).
The layout: 3 neighborhoods (Chill, Party, Family)
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is basically a long, skinny strip—not very wide, but it stretches. And it’s divided into three distinct areas that feel different:
1) Chill Beach
This is the “we’re here to float and vibe” zone. It’s calm, scenic, and a great place to decompress away from the party music. We started here, and the rating was instantly… 5 out of 5.
Highlights:
The beach is right there the second you arrive
Easy access to bars (Low Tides is basically a welcoming committee)
Restrooms near the entrance (a true travel pro tip: always locate those early)
2) Party Cove (aka: the centerpiece)
And then you hit Party Cove, which is the energy hub of Royal Beach Club.
The star of the show is the Floating Flamingo — promoted as the world’s largest swim-up bar — and it’s massive. There’s also a DJ booth and even VIP-style seating you can reserve, giving it major Vegas dayclub vibes (but earlier in the day, it’s lively without being completely chaotic).
Also important: the pools are temperature-controlled, and the water felt great even on a cooler day.
3) Family Cove / Family Beach
On the far end, you get the family-focused zone: family pool, family cabanas, and the headline act… Check out our full video for a tour of the NEW Ultimate Family Cabana. To say our jaws dropped is an understatement. If you have this booked you are in for a treat.
The Ultimate Family Cabana: two stories, a slide, and… a slushie machine?!
We toured the Ultimate Family Cabana, and it is honestly absurd in the best way.
This thing is two stories, with:
A water slide (with a button-controlled water flow)
A full seating/lounge setup upstairs and downstairs
A hot tub/jetted spa
A full bathroom
A coffee machine
A fridge + setup that feels “private villa on the beach”
And yes: a slushie machine with two flavors
It even has its own special menu (“Ultimate Family Companion Menu”) with sections like breakfast, small bites, lunch, and sweets. If you’ve got a big family or group, this cabana is a full-on private beach HQ.
Food at Royal Beach Club: what’s worth it?
There are three Paradise Grill locations, and food is included with your pass (depending on the tier you buy—more on that below). We love that they had hand-washing stations (not just sanitizer) right near the dining area.
Here’s what stood out:
Don’t miss: Fire Engine Fritters
These were our surprise MVPs. Crunchy, not soggy, flavorful, and paired with a sauce that felt like a comeback/crack sauce situation (in the best way). If you’re the kind of person who judges a place by its fried food… this was a win.
Best sandwich: the fish sandwich
The fish sandwich was legit: crispy fry, good flavor, not oily, and it tasted fresher than we expected for high-volume service. If you’re choosing between the burger and fish…
Get the fish sandwich. Skip the burger.
The burger: fine, but not special
The signature island burger is your classic “cheeseburger in paradise.” Totally edible, picky-eater friendly, but nothing revolutionary.
Chicken tenders + “crack sauce” = upgrade
The tenders were more nugget-ish than tendie-ish, but the sauce absolutely carried. Add it to everything.
The “Random Recess hack”: DIY ice cream cookie sandwich
Grab a cookie, get soft serve, and build your own cookie ice cream sandwich.
10/10. No notes.
Seating reality: here’s the catch
Yes, there’s a lot of seating—tables, loungers, umbrellas—but it fills up fast.
By late morning, we saw areas (especially Family Beach) where every chair was taken. Royal Beach Club is first-come, first-served unless you reserve a cabana/daybed.
Pro tip:
If you care about getting a prime lounge chair spot (especially for a group), get off the ship early and stake your claim.
Lockers + towels: easy win
Two underrated wins:
Lockers are available (huge if you’re filming or carrying gear)
Towels are provided at towel huts (and they’re even RBC-branded)
Pricing: what we paid, and what we’d pay again
Royal Beach Club pricing is dynamic (it changes by sailing and demand), similar to how Royal prices other “limited capacity” experiences.
On our sailing, we had an all-in bundle (Black Friday deal) and it worked out to about $150 per person for the top-tier day pass.
We also heard other guests paying $200–$250 per person for similar all-in passes, which is… steep.
Royal Beach Club pass tiers (what to know)
There are different ticket types, including options for:
All-you-can-eat + drinks + Wi-Fi (highest tier)
Non-alcohol tiers (if you don’t drink)
Other variations depending on sailing
Our take:
Around $100–$150 for all-in can feel worth it if you’ll actually eat/drink/use the amenities.
$200–$250? Personally… that’s a harder sell.
Is Royal Beach Club Paradise Island worth it?
If you love Royal Caribbean’s curated private destination vibe, this is going to hit. It feels like a “best-of” mix:
Some of the chill polish of CocoCay beach club-style relaxation
Some of the Hideaway-style energy, but family-friendly
Plus, the Party Cove centerpiece that’s built to be the social hub
If you’re the type who usually stays on the ship in Nassau (because the port fatigue is real), Royal Beach Club might actually be the “Nassau reset button.”
But if your goal is a cheaper beach day or exploring Nassau locally, you may be happier with a more budget-friendly day pass elsewhere.
FAQ and overview!
Please message us for more details, and a Travel Advisor, Abed, can help book your next Royal Cruise with Royal Beach Club.
Is Royal Beach Club Paradise Island only for Royal Caribbean guests?
Yes—access is tied to purchasing a pass through Royal Caribbean for eligible sailings.
How do you get to Royal Beach Club from the ship?
You take a short tender/shuttle boat ride (about 10 minutes).
Is food included at Royal Beach Club?
Food is included with the pass tier you purchase. Paradise Grill locations offer included options.
Is there a swim-up bar at Royal Beach Club?
Yes—Party Cove features the Floating Flamingo swim-up bar.
Are there lockers and towels?
Yes—lockers are available, and towels are provided at towel huts.
What’s the best time to arrive?
Earlier is better if you want chairs together, especially during busier sailings.