The World’s Largest Swim-up Bar: Top Things To Do At Party Cove

The Biggest Swimming Pool Bar — and Beyond

By Lissa Poirot | Published on July 17, 2025

There’s a new paradise island bar making waves in the Bahamas, and it’s unlike anything the Caribbean has seen before. Opening in December 2025, Party Cove at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island promises to be the ultimate hotspot for travelers wondering what to do in Nassau on a cruise. Designed exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, this high-energy destination will house the best swim-up bar in the Caribbean, turning up the volume with a bold, two-story pool party experience and anchoring an all-new kind of beach day that blends chill island vibes with high-energy fun.

More than a place to grab a drink, Party Cove will pulse with DJ beats, poolside cocktails and VIP cabanas, all centered around the Floating Flamingo swimming pool bar that lets guests float up from below or lounge in style up top. Keep reading to uncover how beach bars in Nassau, Bahamas reach a whole new level at Party Cove.

RBC Paradise Island, wide, front, aerial shot of the colorful party cove

Must-do At Party Cove: The World’s Largest Swim-up Bar

Party Cove at the upcoming Royal Beach Club Paradise Island isn’t just big — it’s record-breaking. This dynamic beachfront area will feature the Floating Flamingo, the world’s largest swim-up bar, as its centerpiece. When it opens in December 2025, it’s expected to deliver nonstop energy and sun-drenched luxury exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests who want more from their beach day in Nassau.

Located just across the bridge from downtown Nassau on the famous Paradise Island, the Floating Flamingo raises the bar — literally and figuratively — for anyone wondering what to do in Nassau on a cruise. Instead of a single counter and limited seating, this two-story swim-up bar lets guests float up for drinks on the first floor and climb stairs for a second-tier lounge with expansive views of the beach club and pool party below.

It’s an architectural first for a cruise line and sets a new benchmark for what a Caribbean vacation can be. With swim-up service, tiered social zones and a high-energy vibe from morning to late afternoon, this venue is built for the bold. It’s the kind of place where guests sip drinks with their feet in the water while a DJ spins from overhead and the next round is always a few strokes away.

And unlike other Paradise Island bars, this one is purpose-built for cruisers. You’ll only find this experience at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a new development designed to bring the line’s signature vacation style to life in the Bahamas. If you’re on the hunt for the best swim-up bars in the Caribbean, your bucket list is about to get an upgrade.

More To Do At Party Cove

For those wondering what to do in Nassau on a cruise, Party Cove will be the place to drop anchor. This upbeat, cruise-guests-only area within the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island offers more than just a giant bar. It’s a full-blown resort experience built around relaxation, entertainment and style.

royal beach club paradise island party cove bar people pool drinks

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You can secure access by booking the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island as an excursion directly through your Bahamas cruise itinerary.

Grab Drinks And Beats

Music will set the tone as a live DJ spins from the second level of the swim-up bar. Expect curated beats and themed events that keep the party moving, whether you’re dancing poolside or floating up for another drink. It’s the Caribbean pool bar turned all-day festival. You can even crank up the party with your own private space at the Party Deck, which features poolside service and the best views of the fun for up to 12 guests.

Even if you don’t splash into the swim-up bar, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is bringing a total of 10 new beach bars to Nassau, Bahamas, sprinkled throughout the exclusive beach club that also features two additional pools and a Chill Beach and Family Beach.

You'll accumulate while you're gliding the high seas.

Appease Your Appetite

You’ll also be able to crush any cravings at Party Cove’s Paradise Grill, filled with tasty snacks and delicious meals. Take a bite out of:

Grilled shrimp skewers.

BBQ black bean burgers.

Fire Engine Fritters ^SM.

Pair it all with signature cocktails like Blood Orange Margaritas and Paradise Punch and you’ve got a complete beach day without ever leaving your lounge.

Wide aerial shot of RBC Paradise Island's long stretch of beach with the cruise ship docked near — 4 women sitting down chatting while enjoying drinks inside the premium pool cabana

How To Visit Party Cove

Access to Party Cove is exclusive to guests of Royal Caribbean, as part of the all-new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, set to debut in December 2025. This all-new experience will soon be one of the most talked-about stops in the Caribbean.

Located just minutes from downtown Nassau, Bahamas, this is a private club for cruise guests who’ve booked day-pass access. Unlike Perfect Day at CocoCay, this club is not complimentary and requires the purchase of day passes. These day passes are now open for sale and come in alcoholic or non-alcoholic tiers with full access to the destination’s amenities, including:

Party Cove.

The Floating Flamingo swim-up bar.

Beach games.

Umbrellas and lounge chairs.

Towels.

Lockers.

Wi-Fi.

Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.

You can secure access by booking the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island as an excursion directly through your Bahamas cruise itinerary.

Written By
LISSA POIROT

Lissa Poirot grew up in South Florida and has been covering cruise and travel for more than a decade for sites such as CruiseCritic, CruiseHive, The Points Guy, TripAdvisor and Ciao Bambino. Lissa's passion for travel has taken her to 45 countries, nearly all 50 states and on more than 20 ocean and river cruises. When she's not exploring the globe, she splits her time between New York and Philadelphia.

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