Royal Caribbean is opening four new destinations for their cruise ships and the cruise line just gave us a first look at three of these new ports.
These new ports will be four of six places that make up Ultimate Destinations by Royal Caribbean. They include two Perfect Day Destinations (CocoCay and Mexico), two Royal Beach Clubs (Paradise Island and Cozumel, and two Royal Exclusive Destinations (Lelepa and Labadee).
Here is a first look at what Royal Caribbean cruisers can expect from these new ports.
Royal Beach Club Cozumel
Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Cozumel will transform the meaning of the ultimate beach day in Mexico when it opens in 2026. This will be the second Royal Beach Club. The first will open on Paradise Island in Nassau later this year.
Royal Caribbean cruisers can soak up the sun and keep the vacation vibes going all day long at the main pool, while enjoying the cruise line’s signature service and experiences. Included with a purchase of a day pass are all drinks and food.
Lelepa
This new port on the shores of Vanuatu will open in 2027. Lelepa will debut the first-of-its-kind exclusive beach day for Royal Caribbean guests sailing from Australia as the first exclusive cruise destination in the Southern Hemisphere.
Royal Caribbean cruisers can bask in total oasis and crystal-clear blue waters and enjoy pristine beaches, locally inspired food and drinks, nature trails and more.
Perfect Day Mexico
Perfect Day Mexico will debut in 2027 with the largest Splashaway Bay. It will be located by the current Costa Maya cruise port.
It will have the following features:
- World’s longest lazy river
- Over 30 water slides
- 100,000 square foot pool
- Tallest waterslides in North/South America
- Nearly two miles of beaches
- 24 bars including six swim-up bars
- An adults-only area
- Premium Beach Club
- 12 regional inspired dining options
To see all the great features that Perfect Day Mexico will have, you can see those here.
Once Perfect Day Mexico opens, 90% of Royal Caribbean cruise ships that visit the Caribbean will visit either CocoCay or Perfect Day Mexico.
Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean, said the following about Perfect Day Mexico:
“We have spent the last 50 years shattering perceptions around cruising to transform into a global vacation brand for all generations. Now, we’re bringing our demonstrated history of unparalleled service and revolutionary innovation – everything our vacationers know and love – into our collection of destinations that offer more locally inspired perfect days and beachfront getaways.
“Perfect Day Mexico is bigger and bolder than anything we have done to date. This destination will be the ultimate vacation for families, and we cannot wait to welcome adventurers from around the world to Mexico for an experience only Royal Caribbean can provide.”