I've been to Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay , three times. The cruise line has seen strong demand for voyages to the profitable resort-like port. Royal is set to debut three resorts through 2027 as it competes in the growing cruise-owned destinations market.
Advertisement Royal Caribbean is poised to build a vast and highly profitable vacation network — driven not solely by its cruise vessels but by its land-based portfolio. The company's planned three Icon Class ships are expected to launch through 2027, coinciding with the debut of its next three private ports: Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in 2025, Royal Beach Club Cozumel in 2026, and Perfect Day Mexico in 2027. Advertisement At first glance, it may seem ironic for a vacation-at-sea company to invest millions into land-based destinations.
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