Royal Caribbean Reveals The First Adults-Only Hideaway Beach  

Royal Caribbean International gives the first glimpse at the private island’s first adults-only getaway – Hideaway Beach – at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

The beachfront paradise, which will officially open in January 2024 with the introduction of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, is an all-day experience that will include a private beach and pools, new dedicated areas for drinks and snacks, exclusive cabanas, live music, and more.

“Hideaway Beach has a completely distinctive vibe and experience that vacationers seek on Perfect Day at CocoCay.” Everything about it, from its hidden-like location to the exclusive beach and pools to the private cabanas, is designed for adults who want a day all to themselves,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.

“There are experiences for everyone on a Royal Caribbean vacation, and that’s at the heart of our private island and its popularity. Whether it’s thrill or chill, family time or time to celebrate, families and friends can create their ‘perfect’ vacation day without compromise, and Hideaway Beach adds to what continues to be an unmatched combination of ways to do just that.”

Tucked away on the northwest beach of Perfect Day at CocoCay, Hideaway Beach packs the best of a tropical getaway. For an entry charge, vacationers aged 18 and older can celebrate, cool off and kick back across a private beach, two pools, 20 cabanas, seven open-air bars and spots to grab a bite, and more:

Adulting Beachside or Poolside

• Hideaway Beach – From end to end, is over an acre of The Bahamas’ white sand beachesand turquoise waters exclusive to Hideaway Beach guests. Vacationers can enjoy the beachfront views and breeze at any one of the resort-style loungers and umbrellas along the shore or on the in-water hammocks and swings while playing beach games and listening to the beats of the live DJ by the pool.
• Hideaway Pool – Partygoers can turn up the celebration volume with all-day DJ tunes and the lively swim-up bar at the centre of the action. With in-water seating, loungers, and poolside loungers throughout the heated infinity-edge pool, every spot is also the best seat in the house to take in the picture-perfect views.
• Hideaway Cabanas – Just steps away from the party, vacationers can level up their day in paradise at ten chic poolside cabanas that have a range of amenities like cabana attendant service at the push of a call button, a mini-fridge, floating beach mats and charging outlets.
• The Hideout – This nook at one end of Hideaway Beach is just close enough to the buzz but carves out an exclusive, elevated experience. In one of 10 Hideout Cabanas, those looking for a more VIP, chill vibe can kick back at a heated infinity plunge pool – exclusive to The Hideout guests – and enjoy the convenience of perks like cabana attendant service, in-water loungers, an outdoor shower and resort-style seating.

Laidback Bites and Drinks

• On the Rocks – The area’s new and unofficial lookout, this al fresco bar along the rocky shore serves up a vibrant scene of live musicians, TVs to watch live sports, games like pool and shuffleboard, and memorable ocean views along with refreshing drinks like frozen margaritas and mai tais.
• Hideaway Bar – The swim-up bar at Hideaway Pool is the place to be and be seen, and with two levels, vacationers can take their drinks poolside or without leaving the water to maximize every minute of their island time.
• Slice of Paradise – This all-new rustic pizza haven with a bar and complimentary food includes fresh-from-the-oven favourites, island twists like a Bahamian guava barbecue chicken option and more.
• Snack Shack – A staple on Perfect Day at CocoCay, this new location offers the popular menu’s complimentary chicken sandwiches, burgers, fried mozzarella sticks, fresh salads and more, as well as shaded seating and Adirondack chairs and tables on the sand.
• Beach Bars – Rounding out the experience are two full-service beach bars located on both sides of the new beachfront paradise, so a drink is never far away.

The all-new Hideaway Beach will be the newest addition to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning resort, which raised the standard of private islands after undergoing a $250 million refurbishment in 2019.

Since then, the cruise line has brought additional experiences to the island, such as an elevated beach hideaway at Coco Beach Club and the rebuilt South Beach in 2020. Royal Caribbean is upping the ante on vacations designed for every type of vacationer from ship to shore, with everything from thrill to chill, experiences for kids and families – like 13 waterslides at the record-breaking Thrill Waterpark and the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean and The Bahamas – and now an adults-only paradise.

Travellers visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay in 2024 will be able to choose from Royal Caribbean’s most extensive lineup of vacations, thanks to a combination of 22 ships sailing from more than nine locations, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Cape Liberty (New York), New Jersey; and Galveston, Texas. Getting away may range from three nights on the new Utopia of the Seas, which will launch in July 2024, to seven nights on Icon, a first-of-its-kind blend of the very best of every holiday, new enlarged ships, and more.