Royal Caribbean outlines beach club concept

Royal Caribbean International will debut a new beach club concept, starting in 2021 in Antigua.

The Royal Beach Club at Fort James will include a half-mile of private beach and will be the first of its type, Royal Caribbean said. The club "will combine the island's striking beaches with the cruise line's signature service and amenities." Those amenities will include private cabanas and a pool with a swim-up bar.

The cruise line did not detail plans for future Royal Beach clubs but said they will be part of a Royal Beach Club Collection.

Royal Caribbean said it will offer "a distinctly different experience" than the company's Perfect Day islands, the first of which opened in the Bahamas earlier this year.

"With Royal Beach Club, we're starting with a great day at a beautiful beach and adding even more services and activities," Royal Caribbean president Michael Bayley said. "Each location will feature local food and music, family activities and custom attractions to give everyone plenty of options on how to spend their day by the ocean."