Royal Caribbean unveils its biggest and boldest innovation yet
A game-changing Royal Caribbean cruise destination will debut in fall 2027.
Royal Caribbean has big plans for the next three years.
Not only will the cruise line continue to expand its fleet with four more ships on order, it will triple the size of its portfolio of exclusive destination experiences by fall 2027.
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Over the next three years, Royal Caribbean will add four more exclusive destination experiences to complement its private island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and Labadee, its exclusive destination on Haiti’s northern coast.
Headlining the bold expansion is Perfect Day Mexico, a huge new destination slated to open in fall 2027 that will offer exciting new vacation experiences like the tallest waterslides across North and South America, the world’s longest lazy river, and more.
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Perfect Day Mexico will be a cruise destination like no other
A more than 200-acre destination on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Perfect Day Mexico will feature seven locally inspired neighborhoods boasting record-breaking experiences, industry firsts, and twists on Royal Caribbean favorites.
Highlights of Perfect Day Mexico include:
- Loco Waterpark — an action-packed attraction featuring more than 30 thrilling waterslides across five slide towers, including the tallest waterslide tower and waterslides across North and South America. The waterslide lineup will even include the world's first sombrero slide.
- Splash Cove — a central neighborhood that will introduce the longest lazy river in the world — with a crazy side. An optional crazy section of the river will offer unexpected twists and turns with waves, rapids, and spins.
- El Hideaway — an adults-only neighborhood where day pass holders 18 years and older can enjoy a zero-entry pool, swim-up bar, and in-pool DJ.
- Costa Beach Club — a white-sand retreat where cruisers can upgrade their beach day to the next level of exclusivity with a heated infinity pool, premium dining, and more.
- Chill Beach North and South — nearly two miles of white sand beaches perfect for relaxation.
- Fiesta Plaza – a vibrant arrival area designed to transport vacationers straight to the heart of Mexico with live music and dance. The world’s largest sombrero will sit atop the plaza’s Tipsy Sombrero bar.
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Perfect Day Mexico will offer 12 regionally inspired dining options and 24 bars, including six swim-up bars. Mexican culture will be celebrated throughout the destination with Mariachi performances, art installations, and souvenir shops highlighting local artisans.
Beginning in fall 2027, Royal Caribbean will bring vacationers to Perfect Day Mexico on Western Caribbean cruise itineraries sailing from Galveston, New Orleans, and all Florida home ports.
Royal Caribbean is also adding beach clubs, South Pacific destination
Royal Caribbean’s growing destination lineup will also include new Royal Beach Clubs designed to deliver the ultimate beach day experience.
In December 2025, the cruise line will open the first of the new beach club collection in The Bahamas near Nassau. Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will combine the popular beaches of Paradise Island with Royal Caribbean’s signature experiences. With the purchase of an all-inclusive day pass, vacationers can enjoy unlimited dining, drinks and amenities, from the world’s largest swim-up bar to three island-style eateries, Bahamian art installations, and live music.
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In 2026, Royal Caribbean will add Royal Beach Club Cozumel to its beach club offerings. Along with Cozumel’s beaches, beach club visitors will be able to enjoy pools with swim-up bars, cabanas, snorkeling, kayaking, and more. Designed to reflect the spirit of Mexico, the beach club will feature local touches as well as a street market and hands-on experiences like tequila tastings and cooking classes.
In early 2027, Royal Caribbean will add Lelepa to its Royal exclusive destinations, which already includes popular Labadee, Haiti. A Vanuatuan island in the South Pacific Archipelago east of Australia, Lelepa will become the first exclusive island cruise destination in the Southern Hemisphere. It will offer a locally inspired experience for cruise passengers in Australia and beyond, complete with beaches, nature trails, water activities, and dining.
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