Vanuatu Port of call
Lelepa is planned to open in October 2027.
Royal Beach Club Lelepa is a future private cruise destination in Vanuatu, with opening announced for October 2027. East Beach, West Beach and the Nature Trail below describe announced future choices, not currently operating visitor spaces. Entry and tenders are announced as included in the cruise fare; verify actual opening and your sailing.
Option 1
Choose a plan for the stops, food, walking and extra costs. Suggested plans are flexible; use your ship’s all-aboard time to set your return.
Hours and prices checked Oct 4, 2026.
Future destination choice
Opening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted East Beach spaces for the announced family-oriented beach setting.
Stops, in order
Your east beach (planned for 2027) plan
Set a return reminder
Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.
Hours and prices checked Oct 4, 2026.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsFuture destination choice
Opening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted West Beach spaces for the announced beach setting with games.
Stops, in order
Your west beach (planned for 2027) plan
Set a return reminder
Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.
Hours and prices checked Oct 4, 2026.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsFuture destination choice
Opening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted Nature Trail spaces for the announced landscaped island walking path.
Stops, in order
Your nature trail (planned for 2027) plan
Set a return reminder
Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.
Hours and prices checked Oct 4, 2026.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsCount from when you can get off the ship, or ashore by tender, to the all-aboard time, using ship time. Times on these plans are our estimates, with time to spare; they cannot promise a plan fits your sailing.
Short plans need up to 4 hours in total, medium up to 6, long more than 6. A plan with a connection still to confirm has no total.
Select a terminal or place to see its location and open directions.
Open East Beach (planned for 2027) in Google Maps
Choose a place for its location, then open Google Maps for directions. Confirm the terminal on your cruise documents; a map result does not establish your ship’s berth or an accessible route.
Royal Caribbean announces Royal Beach Club Lelepa opening in October 2027, with the first visiting sailings departing at the end of that month. It is not open as of this guide’s October 4, 2026 check. Complimentary ship-to-island tenders are announced; actual boarding access, waits and return arrangements require future sailing confirmation.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsComplimentary tenders between ship and island are announced. Confirm future tender eligibility, mobility assistance, boarding, weather decisions and last return with your line. No operating schedule, measured connection or complete accessible journey is established.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsOur suggestion: confirm the actual passenger deadline, both connections, waiting and boarding procedures. Complete transfer times, route distances and fares remain unverified.
Two included eateries are announced for the future destination. They are not currently operating visitor services. Confirm actual opening, dietary arrangements, beverage-package rules and any extra charge with your sailing before travel.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsPublished information checked Oct 4, 2026. Confirm current prices before paying.
Connections
Check pickup, outward and return travel, waiting and the actual passenger entrance. No complete current transfer price is established.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsEntry and food
Confirm admission, programs, meals and purchases directly. No whole-day price is established.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsPort details
Exact passenger-arrival-to-sight routes, distances and complete step-free connections remain unverified. Confirm crossings, surfaces, current access and both journeys locally.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsRoyal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailAnother focus: West Beach (planned for 2027). Opening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted West Beach spaces for the announced beach setting with games.Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQs
Use your actual terminal. Any quoted walk starts at the location named, not automatically at the gangway. Allow for port access, weather and your walking pace.
First steps ashore
Royal Caribbean announces Royal Beach Club Lelepa opening in October 2027, with the first visiting sailings departing at the end of that month. It is not open as of this guide’s October 4, 2026 check. Complimentary ship-to-island tenders are announced; actual boarding access, waits and return arrangements require future sailing confirmation.
Your ship confirms the arrival pier and any tender arrangements for your sailing.
| Arrival area | Published role | Planning detail |
|---|---|---|
| Future tender access; opening October 2027 | Assigned passenger arrival | Royal Caribbean announces Royal Beach Club Lelepa opening in October 2027, with the first visiting sailings departing at the end of that month. It is not open as of this guide’s October 4, 2026 check. Complimentary ship-to-island tenders are announced; actual boarding access, waits and return arrangements require future sailing confirmation.Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQs |
Port hours vary by ship and date in Royal Beach Club Lelepa. Check your sailing itinerary for scheduled arrival and departure, then the onboard app or daily notice for all-aboard, ship time and any last-tender deadline. Subtract clearance, both transfers and a return buffer before choosing an outing. Scheduled arrival is not your guaranteed time ashore.
This destination is not currently open. Use these ideas only after confirmed opening and your sailing’s approved tender access. Future beach-club admission is announced as included in the fare; do not infer public day access or a connection to Port Vila.
Sources checked Oct 4, 2026
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsUK FCDO: Vanuatu safety and local conditionsTake your ship card or wearable, the identification specified in the ship’s port briefing, any tour ticket and a way to pay. Save your terminal name, return deadline and ship’s emergency contact offline. Ask whether your original passport is required for this visit; do not assume a phone photo replaces required identification. Vanuatu vatu (VUV); future destination charges need confirmation. Vanuatu’s national currency is the vatu. Lelepa entry and tenders are announced as included in the fare; future charges, accepted payment and beverage-package rules must be confirmed with Royal Caribbean. No current destination price or exchange rate is established.
Sources checked Oct 4, 2026
Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planningCarnival: identification when reboardingU.S. Department of State: cruise travel planningReserve Bank of Vanuatu: vatu banknotesRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsWait for the ship’s announcement that passengers may go ashore. Follow its gangway, shuttle or tender instructions and any ticketing order. Keep your ship identification ready when leaving and returning. Allow for terminal access checks, queues and security screening before reboarding; tender passengers also need to meet the last return boat.
Sources checked Sep 24, 2026
Carnival: identification when reboardingRoyal Caribbean Group: boarding and port-call screeningUK FCDO Vanuatu guidance describes cyclone, earthquake and tsunami risks. Lelepa is not currently open. Check current advice and the future sailing’s weather, tender and emergency instructions before a confirmed visit. No complete passenger-route safety assessment is established.
Sources checked Sep 24, 2026
UK FCDO: Vanuatu safety and local conditionsRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsVanuatu vatu (VUV); future destination charges need confirmation. Vanuatu’s national currency is the vatu. Lelepa entry and tenders are announced as included in the fare; future charges, accepted payment and beverage-package rules must be confirmed with Royal Caribbean. No current destination price or exchange rate is established.
Currency checked Oct 4, 2026
Reserve Bank of Vanuatu: vatu banknotesRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsOpening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted Nature Trail spaces for the announced landscaped island walking path.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsOpening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted East Beach spaces for the announced family-oriented beach setting.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsOpening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted West Beach spaces for the announced beach setting with games.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsOpening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted Nature Trail spaces for the announced landscaped island walking path.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsOur suggestion: assess future rentals, daybeds, Adults Cove age conditions and any separately approved outing separately. Confirm current opening, entry, weather, both connections and the complete return to your assigned passenger arrival.
UK FCDO Vanuatu guidance describes cyclone, earthquake and tsunami risks. Lelepa is not currently open. Check current advice and the future sailing’s weather, tender and emergency instructions before a confirmed visit. No complete passenger-route safety assessment is established.
UK FCDO: Vanuatu safety and local conditionsRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQs13 itineraries in the catalog
Exact passenger-arrival-to-sight routes, distances and complete step-free connections remain unverified. Confirm crossings, surfaces, current access and both journeys locally.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsRoyal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailSources checked Oct 4, 2026
Royal Caribbean announces Royal Beach Club Lelepa opening in October 2027, with the first visiting sailings departing at the end of that month. It is not open as of this guide’s October 4, 2026 check. Complimentary ship-to-island tenders are announced; actual boarding access, waits and return arrangements require future sailing confirmation. Check the terminal comparison above for the different arrival areas.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsSources checked Oct 4, 2026
Another focus: West Beach (planned for 2027). Opening announced for October 2027; not currently open. These are future choices, subject to confirmed opening and sailing arrangements. Once open, consider selected permitted West Beach spaces for the announced beach setting with games.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsSources checked Oct 4, 2026
This destination is not currently open. Use these ideas only after confirmed opening and your sailing’s approved tender access. Future beach-club admission is announced as included in the fare; do not infer public day access or a connection to Port Vila.
Royal Caribbean: announced East Beach, West Beach and Nature TrailRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsUK FCDO: Vanuatu safety and local conditionsSources checked Oct 4, 2026
Start from the assigned arrival. Royal Caribbean announces Royal Beach Club Lelepa opening in October 2027, with the first visiting sailings departing at the end of that month. It is not open as of this guide’s October 4, 2026 check. Complimentary ship-to-island tenders are announced; actual boarding access, waits and return arrangements require future sailing confirmation. Local connections. Complimentary tenders between ship and island are announced. Confirm future tender eligibility, mobility assistance, boarding, weather decisions and last return with your line. No operating schedule, measured connection or complete accessible journey is established.
Royal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsSources checked Oct 4, 2026
Take your ship card or wearable, the identification specified in the ship’s port briefing, any tour ticket and a way to pay. Save your terminal name, return deadline and ship’s emergency contact offline. Ask whether your original passport is required for this visit; do not assume a phone photo replaces required identification. Vanuatu vatu (VUV); future destination charges need confirmation. Vanuatu’s national currency is the vatu. Lelepa entry and tenders are announced as included in the fare; future charges, accepted payment and beverage-package rules must be confirmed with Royal Caribbean. No current destination price or exchange rate is established.
Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planningCarnival: identification when reboardingU.S. Department of State: cruise travel planningReserve Bank of Vanuatu: vatu banknotesRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsSources checked Oct 4, 2026
Port hours vary by ship and date in Royal Beach Club Lelepa. Check your sailing itinerary for scheduled arrival and departure, then the onboard app or daily notice for all-aboard, ship time and any last-tender deadline. Subtract clearance, both transfers and a return buffer before choosing an outing. Scheduled arrival is not your guaranteed time ashore.
UK FCDO Vanuatu guidance describes cyclone, earthquake and tsunami risks. Lelepa is not currently open. Check current advice and the future sailing’s weather, tender and emergency instructions before a confirmed visit. No complete passenger-route safety assessment is established.
UK FCDO: Vanuatu safety and local conditionsRoyal Caribbean: Lelepa opening and future tender access FAQsSources checked Sep 24, 2026
Local guide checked Oct 4, 2026. New practical guidance carries its own source dates. Published prices, hours and terminal use can change. Our outing suggestions are editorial advice, not cruise-line schedules or return guarantees. Cruise-line links illustrate their own policies; your line’s instructions govern your sailing.
