The Royal Beach Club Santorini is a brand-new Royal Caribbean Group private beach club experience — and the first Royal Beach Club in Europe — set to debut in summer 2026 on the iconic Greek island of Santorini.
🌞 Opening Date — Summer 2026
Royal Caribbean has officially confirmed that Royal Beach Club Santorini will open during summer 2026, bringing a curated beach club experience to cruise passengers and land-based visitors alike. The club will be part of the Ultimate Santorini Day shore experience for guests arriving with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises.
🚢 Exact date: Not yet publicly announced — Royal Caribbean has only stated “summer 2026” as the timeframe so far, and more details are expected to be released as the opening approaches.
💶 Price & Experience Information
While the official per-day admission pricing for Royal Beach Club Santorini in 2026 won’t be set in stone until closer to opening, current cruise booking platforms show examples of what day-pass excursions are already pricing out at:
📍 Example Day Pass (2026 Sailings)
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Around $284 per adult for a full-day shore excursion that includes access to Royal Beach Club Santorini.
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Current promotional pricing has dipped to around $197 per adult on some late 2026 sailings when booked through cruise lines’ shore-excursion pages.
👶 Children’s Pricing
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Children’s passes on those same sailings have been listed around $199 (promotional ~ $138), though age- and cruise-specific pricing may vary.
💡 What’s typically included in a Royal Beach Club Santorini pass
✔ Access to the beach club and loungers along the volcanic black sand beach
✔ Gourmet Greek dining and complimentary soft drinks, wine & local draft beer
✔ Umbrellas, beach service, and amenities
✔ Part of an “Ultimate Santorini Day” package that includes scenic coastal ferry travel and optional stops in Oia and Fira.
⚠ Note: Standard cruise fare does not include the beach club pass — it’s a separately booked shore excursion available via your cruise line’s app or booking portal (e.g., Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises).
🧭 How to Book
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Once available, passes will be bookable through your cruise line’s official shore excursion platform, app, or pre-cruise planning portal.
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It’s expected that early booking will offer better pricing and secure your preferred date, as this will be a high-demand experience with limited daily capacity.
📌 Quick Facts
🗓 Opening window: Summer 2026 (exact date TBD)
🤝 Who can visit: Guests sailing on Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises, and (possibly) local visitors subject to availability
💶 Typical day pass price: ~$197–$284 per adult (based on current sailing promo rates)
🍷 Inclusions: Beach access, dining, drinks, umbrellas, loungers, and part of Ultimate Santorini experience
