MIAMI — Royal Caribbean International is putting out all the stops for a brand new beach club experience in Mexico.

The world’s largest cruise line announced plans to expand its destination lineup with Royal Beach Club Cozumel, opening in 2026. Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty and Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley revealed the plans last week alongside Bernardo Cueto Riestra, secretary of tourism of Quintana Roo in Mexico, and Juanita Alonso, mayor of Cozumel.

Royal Beach Club Cozumel

“We are delighted to build on our longstanding partnership with the local community and government to continue bringing our guests to Mexico,” said Liberty. “The expansion of our destination offerings aligns with the growing global demand for the ultimate vacation experiences and enables our guests to connect with the beauty of local cultures and people in the places they visit.”

As part of Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Collection, the new experience in Cozumel will include swim-up bars, dedicated pools for families, private cabanas, snorkelling, kayaking and beautiful beaches. A variety of dining spots will also be available, including a restaurant, bar and lounge with views, as well as a street market and hands-on experiences like tequila tastings and cooking classes. 

Royal Beach Club Cozumel

This marks the latest offering in Royal Caribbean’s growing lineup of destinations, which includes the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas, a private island that debuted in 2019 following a US$250 million transformation, and which recently opened the adults-only Hideaway Beach. 

More details about Royal Beach Club Cozumel will be revealed in the coming months. The Royal Beach Club Collection also includes Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a 17-acre Bahamian beach experience located on Nassau’s Paradise Island, opening in 2025.