Royal Caribbean International has revealed a first look at Hideaway Beach – its private adults-only beachfront escape at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, which is set to open in January. Timed to debut alongside the new ship ‘Icon of the Seas,’ the all-day experience will feature a private beach and pools, new dedicated spots for drinks and bites, exclusive cabanas, live music and more.

The all-new retreat will be the latest addition to Royal Caribbean’s private island destination, which underwent a US$250-million transformation in 2019. The cruise line has since introduced new experiences to the island, including an elevated beach retreat at Coco Beach Club and the reimagined South Beach in 2020.

CocoCay also features 13 waterslides at Thrill Waterpark and the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean and The Bahamas – and now an adults-only section.

Tucked away on the northwest beach of Perfect Day at CocoCay, the retreat is available (for a fee) to vacationers aged 18 and older and will include the following amenities:

• Hideaway Beach – From end to end is over an acre of The Bahamas’ white sand beaches and 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 volume on the celebration with all-day tunes from the DJ and the lively swim-up bar at the centre of the action. With in-water seating and 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 10 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.

 

Food 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 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.

In 2024, a combination of 22 ships sailing from more than nine different cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fla.; Cape Liberty (New York), New Jersey; and Galveston, Texas, will give Royal Caribbean guests plenty of opportunities to visit Hideaway Beach.