Royal Caribbean has begun welcoming cruise guests to its private Santorini beach club. The Royal Beach Club Santorini opened this week, offering the cruise line's passengers a full-day shore excursion on the popular Greek island.
Exclusive Shore Excursion
The trip, available on Greek island and Mediterranean cruises with Royal Caribbean that dock in Santorini, aims to help people beat the crowds by splitting groups across different parts of the island. Cruise ships including the new Legend of the Seas, plus Rhapsody of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas, are due to visit in the coming months.
Pricing and Inclusions
Prices for the Ultimate Santorini Day excursion start at $249 per adult and $199 per child, depending on the sailing, and include visits to the cliffside paths of Oia for pictures by the iconic blue domes as well as a stop in the capital Fira.
The Royal Beach Club Santorini is situated on a volcanic black sand beach with views of the Aegean Sea. Guests can relax on loungers and enjoy unlimited Greek cuisine, including an all-you-can-eat buffet, grab-and-go quick bites, and Greek frozen yogurt. There is also a complimentary welcome drink, house wine, draft beer, and a live DJ playing music all day.
First Private Beach Club in Europe
This is Royal Caribbean's first private beach club experience in Europe and follows the launch of the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas in January. Guests can purchase a day pass for the experience from $169.99 during Caribbean sailings that stop in Nassau.
The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island has three different areas: Family Beach, with pools and beach games; Chill Beach, which has The Deep End cocktail bar; and Party Cove for those seeking a more upbeat experience. A Royal Beach Club is also being developed in Cozumel, Mexico, for 2026, and Lelepa in the South Pacific in 2027.
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