The New Experience on Paradise Island in The
Bahamas Opens in 2025
MIAMI, April 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean International
and The Bahamas marked the
start of a new adventure today as the cruise line broke
ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, the 17-acre beach
day experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. The beginning of construction was
celebrated on location, where Royal Caribbean Group President and
CEO Jason Liberty and Royal
Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley were joined by The
Bahamas' Prime
Minister Philip Davis and Deputy
Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper to
commemorate the major milestone.
The first of the Royal Beach Club Collection will take shape in
the coming months ahead of its opening in 2025, and at the
heart of the experience will be the island nation of The
Bahamas. From the location –
one of the island's most idyllic beaches – to the
Bahamian food, culture and staff, to a unique
public-private partnership in which Bahamians
will own up to 49% equity, the all-new beach club
combines the beauty and spirit of The Bahamas with signature Royal Caribbean touches
across the experience, service and design.
"With the signing of this Heads of Agreement for the development
of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, we embark on this project to
further enhance the vitality of our tourism product. Signing
today's agreement, we add another world-class experience to our
tourism offerings. And even more importantly, we take a bold step
toward greater Bahamian empowerment in the tourism industry," said
Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas.
Vacationers will be welcomed to their ultimate beach day at
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, starting with
the vibrant and charming local
architecture crafted by a local Bahamian architectural
firm and the exceptional views of The Bahamas' renowned turquoise waters and white
sand beaches. With more details to be revealed in the coming
months, what's in store ranges from three stunning
pools with swim-up bars to private cabanas,
four island-style spots for quick bites and local
fare, and experiences that feature local artisans and
live music.
"Marking more than the beginning of the construction process,
today's groundbreaking event symbolizes partnership, momentum and
continued economic development for so many Bahamian entrepreneurs
and the entire community," said Jason
Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. "We are
grateful to our partners for their support, especially the Bahamian
government, who stand with us here today in celebration of what is
to come."
Local businesses and entrepreneurs will also manage parts of the
construction and experience, which will generate hundreds of jobs
in the short and long term. To date, Bahamians have participated in
workshops to develop authentic local dishes, music, entertainment,
sports and activities as well as design ideas that reflect the true
Bahamian spirit and style.
"As we break ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island,
together with the government and the people of The Bahamas, we are celebrating what partnership
and innovation can achieve. This will be yet one more reason, in
Nassau's bright future, to
experience a destination we have visited since the very beginning
of Royal Caribbean more than 50 years ago," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International. "The beauty and charm of the island are
why we chose to debut the Royal Beach Club Collection in
Nassau, and with the collaboration
and support of local entrepreneurs and the wider community, we know
that what we create will far exceed everything we imagined."
The construction plans, created in close collaboration with the
Bahamian government, also include the cruise
line's restoration of the native habitat that will
help protect wildlife during the build and for many years to
come. Guiding the overall development of the beach club
experience are Royal Caribbean Group's sustainability vision and
proven practices as well as The Bahamas' stringent environmental protection
and planning process.
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.
More details about the first Royal Beach Club, including the
opening date and pricing, will be revealed on Royal Caribbean's website soon.
*NOTE TO EDITOR:
Photo from left
to right: Phylicia Woods-Hanna,
director of investments of The Bahamas; Jay
Schneider, Chief Product Innovation Officer, Royal Caribbean
International; Dr. Michael Darville,
minister of health and wellness of The Bahamas; Jason
Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group;
Philip Davis, prime minister of The
Bahamas; Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International; I. Chester
Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism,
investments and aviation of The Bahamas; JoBeth
Coleby-Davis, minister of energy and transport of The
Bahamas; Philip Simon Jr., president and general manager,
Royal Beach Club and Royal Caribbean International Bahamas; and
Russell Benford, vice president of
government relations – Americas, Royal Caribbean
Group.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group
(NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50
years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and private
destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an
all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining
and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted
"Best Cruise Line Overall" for 21 consecutive years in the
Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes
memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80
countries on all seven continents, including the line's
top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The
Bahamas.
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