Royal Caribbean’s grand design for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas

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Royal Caribbean International has engaged two architectural firms to bring to life the highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, opening in late 2025.

Nassau-based ArchVenture and Stantec, a specialist in themed entertainment and sustainable design, will collaborate with the cruise holiday brand to thread the beauty of The Bahamas and Royal Caribbean’s signature touches throughout the first-of-its-kind beach club experience.

“We are very pleased to bring on two firms, ArchVenture and Stantec, whose work reflects the highest standards of excellence in both form and function,” president and general manager of Royal Beach Club and Royal Caribbean International Bahamas, Philip Simon Jr. said.

“ArchVenture’s design approach is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Bahamian community, while Stantec will work to incorporate sustainable functionality, and collaborating with them both will result in an experience where true Bahamian charm shines alongside top-notch infrastructural support and engineering.”

Royal Caribbean intends to integrate the beauty of The Bahamas and sustainability into key design elements at the heart of the 6.8ha (17 acre) beach experience, which include a focus on six key commitments: zero waste-to-landfill, renewable energy, no dredging and no overwater cabanas, wastewater treatment, protecting and enhancing the surrounding habitat, and environmental monitoring.

Royal Caribbean marked the start of construction on the beach club when it broke ground in April.

The first of the brand’s Royal Beach Club Collection will make for the ultimate beach day. Alongside private cabanas, stunning pools and more, holidaymakers will be welcomed by local architecture that will complement the turquoise waters and white sand beaches, along with experiences that feature Bahamian fare, island-style barbecues, live music and local artisans.

Alongside Bahamian food, culture and staff, the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will also be part-owned by Bahamians in a unique public-private partnership that will offer them up to 49 per cent equity.

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