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Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Review: Is Royal Caribbean's New Nassau Beach Club Worth It?

We recently visited Royal Beach Club Paradise Island during an Adventure of the Seas cruise stop in Nassau. Here's our honest review of the beaches, pools, food, ferry transportation, and whether this new Royal Caribbean beach club is worth the cost.

Our Adventure of the Seas Excursions: St. Croix, St. Maarten, San Juan & Nassau

Our Adventure of the Seas sailing included four very different ports: St. Croix, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Nassau. From breakfast in Old San Juan and a nostalgic America's Cup yacht race to a relaxing beach day in St. Croix and Royal Caribbean's new Royal Beach Club, here's how our family spent each port day and what we'd recommend to fellow cruisers.

National Margarita Day

Missed National Margarita Day? We’re on island time.

Bring cruise vibes home with this pineapple jalapeño margarita inspired by Royal Caribbean’s Playmakers, plus a mocktail version for the whole crew. Warning: may cause spontaneous cruise planning.