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Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first sneak peek of its brand new exclusive adults-only escape, Hideaway Beach, at its private island Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

And then there were two. Royal Caribbean announced Thursday the name and launch date for the next largest cruise ship in the world — a sister ship to 2024's Icon of the Seas.

Dialing up the perfect at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International reveals the first look at the private island’s first adults-only escape – Hideaway Beach. The beachfront paradise, set to open in January 2024 with the debut of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, is an all-day experience complete with a private beach and pools, new dedicated spots for drinks and bites, exclusive cabanas, live music and more. Vacationers can be the first to book their adults-only experience beginning today at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Hideaway-Beach.

Royal Caribbean Group received a strong boost in its booking volume thanks to relaxed Covid protocols, the cruise company’s executives said on an earnings call Thursday. 

Outgoing Norwegian Cruise Line CEO and President Frank Del Rio took first place among the highest paid cruise CEOs, with $8.7 million in compensation in 2022. Cruise executives were evaluated largely based on how well they led their companies as their industry recovered after a rough two years of Covid with little-to-zero demand.

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