Royal Caribbean’s New Private Beach
Royal Caribbean announced Royal Beach Club Lelepa in Vanuatu—its first Southern Hemisphere private‑island beach club—set to open October 2027 and included on all Australia‑Pacific cruises. (prnewswire.com) Separately, a new Exumas all‑inclusive is pitching private islands and a boat with every villa as part of the Caribbean’s luxury reinvention. (caribjournal.com)
Royal Caribbean opened bookings for sailings that will call at Royal Beach Club Lelepa on March 18, 2026 (EDT) / March 19, 2026 (AEDT). (royalcaribbean.com) The line confirmed Anthem of the Seas (sailing from Sydney) and Voyager of the Seas (sailing from Brisbane) will include calls at Lelepa as part of its 2027–28 Australia season. (prnewswire.com) Royal Caribbean’s destination plans list two named beaches—East Beach for families and West Beach for adventure—plus an Adults Cove, a Nature Trail, complimentary loungers/umbrellas/towels, snorkeling and kayaking, and “10 bars” with included island‑style food and drink. (royalcaribbean.com) Local Vanuatu reporting says the Lelepa project is expected to target more than 5,000 tourist visits per day and create over 100 local jobs on the island’s northern shore, and earlier coverage of the development referenced a long‑term lease for the site. ( ) In the Exumas, Fowl Cay is marketing a six‑villa private‑island all‑inclusive that includes a private powerboat (with unlimited gas) assigned to each villa as part of its standard package. ( ) Fowl Cay’s property spans roughly 50 acres with six oceanfront villas positioned for private beach access, and the operator highlights the “boat with every villa” model alongside unlimited meals, premium beverages and water‑toy access as a luxury repositioning in the Caribbean market. ( )
