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We Spent $$$ on Royal Caribbean’s NEW Beach Club | Expectations vs Reality

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Cruising Kat - Videos
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👁️ 70K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 15:48

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Editorial Summary

The creator evaluates the Royal Caribbean Royal Beach Club in Nassau, Bahamas, comparing the experience to the brand's existing destination, Coco Cay. The review covers logistical details such as the short ferry ride from the cruiseport and the necessity of walking through the port upon return. The property is divided into three zones: Chill Beach, Party Cove, and Family Beach. While the creator praises the temperature controlled pools and the accessibility provided by concrete walkways, they note that the ocean waves are significantly rougher than those at Coco Cay. Food quality is described as good, but the menu is criticized for its limited variety and lack of healthy or dietary specific options. The creator highlights that while the service from local staff is exceptional, the cost per person can be high compared to the all inclusive nature of Coco Cay. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the value depends heavily on the booking price, suggesting that the club is worth visiting if secured at a discount, but may not be worth the full price if travelers are already planning to visit Coco Cay during the same cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Some people say it's incredible, others say it's way overpriced. And I got to tell you, some things we loved and some things not so much.

The food, everything we tried was really good.

The staff at the Royal Beach Club is absolutely incredible. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly, so helpful, and genuinely seemed happy to be there.

If you're going to Coco K on the same stop and you have to pay full price of $200 per person, I would personally say skip it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go early to the beach club to secure lounge chairs.
Bring cash for tipping staff, as the CPass card cannot be used for tips.
If you can't find seats in the main areas, walk to the far end of the property for a quieter spot.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Paying for a beach experience when CocoCay is includedIf your cruise includes a stop at CocoCay, consider skipping the Royal Beach Club to save money and enjoy the included experience.
Not knowing what to expect at the Royal Beach ClubWatch this video to understand the similarities and differences compared to CocoCay, so you can set realistic expectations.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Royal Caribbean's new Royal Beach Club in Nassau worth the price?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the Royal Beach Club experience?
QHow does the Royal Beach Club compare to CocoCay?

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