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ROYAL BEACH CLUB PARADISE ISLAND NAMES NOLAN KNOWLES AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Veteran finance expert is the latest Bahamian to join the beach club management team

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS, May 2, 2025 – Royal Caribbean has appointed Nolan Knowles as director of finance and accounting of the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, coming to The Bahamas in December 2025. Knowles, an experienced finance director with a specialty in supply chain and production management, joins the growing management team of the vacation brand’s first beach club experience.

“We are delighted to welcome Nolan to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island team. His extensive experience in hospitality and finance will be invaluable as we shift from construction to operations in the coming months,” said Philip Simon, President, Royal Caribbean, Bahamas. “His leadership and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the success of our first beach club experience.”

Knowles brings decades of expertise in finance, most recently serving as Director of Finance for Brookfield Hospitality at Atlantis Resort and Casino.

The first of the Royal Beach Club Collection continues to take shape in the coming months ahead of its opening in December 2025, and at the heart of the experience will be the island nation of The Bahamas. From the idyllic location to the Bahamian food, culture, and staff, and a unique public-private partnership with The Bahamas, the all-new beach club combines the beauty and spirit of The Bahamas with signature Royal Caribbean touches across the experience, service and design.

About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and private destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.  

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May 2025 – Nolan Knowles has been appointed director of finance and accounting for Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, set to debut December 2025.

December 2024 – Royal Caribbean is bringing the ultimate beach day to The Bahamas in December 2025. The first destination experience in the Royal Beach Club Collection is an all-inclusive paradise, featuring pristine beaches, stunning pools, ways to grab a bite and drink, the world’s largest swim-up bar and more, with the vibrant Bahamian spirit at the heart of it all.

Diciembre de 2024 - Royal Caribbean traerá el mejor día de playa a las Bahamas en diciembre de 2025. La primera experiencia de destino en el Royal Beach Club Collection es un paraíso con todo incluido, con playas impresionantes, piscinas para todos los ambientes, opciones para comer y beber, el bar acuático más grande del mundo y más, con el vibrante espíritu de las Bahamas en el corazón de todo.

December 2024 – At Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, vacationers can kick back and unwind at Chill Beach or poolside at The Deep End pool for sun-kissed lounging.

Diciembre de 2024 – En el Royal Beach Club Paradise Island de Royal Caribbean, los vacacionistas pueden relajarse en Chill Beach o junto a la piscina en The Deep End para descansar bajo el sol.

December 2024 – Designed for families of all ages to make memories together, parents and children can stay and play all day at Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. Families can take a dip in the zero-entry pool, The Shallow End, relax in the shade at Family Beach and indulge in friendly competition with beach games like jumbo tumbling tower, cornhole and more.

Diciembre de 2024 – Diseñado para que familias de todas las edades creen recuerdos juntos, padres e hijos pueden quedarse y jugar todo el día en el Royal Beach Club Paradise Island de Royal Caribbean. Las familias pueden darse un chapuzón en la piscina de entrada cero, The Shallow End, relajarse a la sombra en Family Beach y competir amistosamente con juegos de playa como la torre de madera, el cornhole y más.