Royal Caribbean Opens New Beach Club in Santorini: Here's What to Expect!

It’s not every day that a new beach club opens on one of the world’s most Instagrammed (and well, overcrowded) Greek islands. But Royal Caribbean is betting that its signature blend of family-friendly thrills and curated calm will find the perfect spot on Santorini’s sun-drenched shores.

Set to open for summer 2027, this brand-new beach club takes the stress out of your Santorini stop. No queuing for taxis. No hunting for a sunlounger. No eye-watering bills for a single bottle of water. Instead, you get a full day of all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink relaxation on one of the island's famous black sand beaches!

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What's Actually Included?

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Here's the good bit. Your day pass gets you:

• Access to a stunning black sand beach – because let's face it, that's why you came to Santorini

• All-you-can-eat local cuisine – think Greek salads, fresh seafood, grilled meats, and traditional meze

• All-you-can-drink beverages – including soft drinks, cocktails, beer, and wine

• Comfy sunloungers and cabanas (cabanas may be available at an upgrade)

• Showers, changing rooms, and all the facilities you'd expect from a Royal Caribbean experience

The best part? It's all bundled into one price. No hidden fees. No awkward moments when the bill arrives.

The Full Santorini Experience

The beach club isn't designed to keep you trapped in a resort bubble. Instead, it's part of a complete day that includes time to explore Santorini's iconic sights. Think Oia's blue-domed churches and Fira's clifftop views, before retreating to the club for lunch, drinks, and that famous black sand.

Passengers on Brilliance, Rhapsody, and Odyssey of the Seas will be able to book this as part of their shore excursion options, combining morning sightseeing with an afternoon of all-inclusive beach bliss.

But Wait! There's More to Europe 2027

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The Santorini beach club is the headline act, but Royal Caribbean's full European summer 2027 lineup is packed with other goodness:

• Legend of the Seas returns to the Mediterranean with seven-night Western Europe itineraries from Barcelona and Rome. On board? The largest waterpark at sea, 28 dining options, and Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as evening entertainment.

• Mariner of the Seas makes its Southampton debut – great news for UK cruisers. Choose from two- to nine-night getaways, including first-ever visits to Porto, plus Norwegian fjords and Copenhagen.

• Rhapsody of the Seas is back after four years, sailing seven-night Eastern Mediterranean holidays from Athens. Highlights include overnights in Istanbul, calls at Tangier and Bodrum, and – yes – access to the new Santorini beach club.

• Brilliance of the Seas departs from Ravenna, exploring the Greek Isles, Croatia, and the Adriatic coast. Think Split's seaside promenades and Montenegro's fjords.

• Explorer of the Seas offers seven-night journeys across Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Montenegro, and the Greek Isles – with all the onboard thrills like the FlowRider surf simulator and ice-skating rink.

• Odyssey of the Seas sails seven-night Greek Isles holidays from Rome, visiting Mykonos, Santorini (beach club included), Ephesus, and Naples. On board: the North Star observation pod and SeaPlex bumper cars.

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When Can You Book?

Bookings for the European 2027 season are already open for Crown & Anchor Society members on the Royal Caribbean website.

Whether you’re after a quick city break from Southampton or a lavish Greek island odyssey from Rome, Royal Caribbean’s 2027 season seems to have thought of everything!