{"id":2426651,"date":"2026-05-21T16:23:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2426651"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:23:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:23:56","slug":"royal-caribbean-hit-with-devastating-news-about-a-major-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royal-caribbean-hit-with-devastating-news-about-a-major-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Caribbean Hit With Devastating News About a Major Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a turn of events, multiple sources report that a major new development by Royal Caribbean set to open in 2027 has been rejected by the Mexican government.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Perfect Day: Mexico &#8212; a 200+ acre destination and waterpark &#8212; was slated to open in 2027. Now sources report that it has been rejected by the Mexican government due to public pushback and environmental worries. Rendering courtesy of Royal Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p><span>(Royal Caribbean)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruzely.com\/200-acres-30-waterslides-and-the-worlds-longest-lazy-river-royal-caribbean-reveals-its-stunning-new-destination\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Announced in 202;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Announced in 202&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><strong>Announced in 202<\/strong><\/a><strong>4<\/strong>, Royal Caribbean&#8217;s Perfect Day: Mexico was set to be the next big destination in the cruise line&#8217;s portfolio. Building on the success of Perfect Day CocoCay, the cruise company sought to go even bigger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The plans were for a 200+ acre park at Costa Maya (Mahahual) in Mexico. At the core is a massive waterpark with more than 30 slides, the tallest waterslide in the Western Hemisphere, and the world&#8217;s longest lazy river.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Now those grand plans have hit a speed bump, if not a stop sign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/mexico-reject-royal-caribbean-perfect-day-project-minister-says-2026-05-19\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:According to a report from Reuters;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;According to a report from Reuters&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><strong>According to a report from Reuters<\/strong><\/a>, <em>&#8220;Mexican authorities rejected a large water park planned by cruise company \u200bRoyal Caribbean on Mexico&#8217;s Caribbean coast, Environment Minister Alicia Barcena said on Tuesday, following backlash \u200cfrom residents and environmental groups over the development&#8217;s ecological impact.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>&#8220;&#8216;It is not going to be approved,&#8217; Barcena told a press conference, noting that the company \u200bwas also taking steps to withdraw the project.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While there is already a cruise port at Costa Maya and the town of Mahahual, this area is relatively undeveloped when compared to areas like Cancun or Cozumel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Plans Not Altogether Dropped?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/seekingalpha.com\/news\/4595391-mexico-rejects-royal-caribbeans-perfect-day-water-park\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Investment website SeekingAlpha says;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Investment website SeekingAlpha says&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><strong>Investment website SeekingAlpha says<\/strong><\/a> the company <em>&#8220;will honor the decision by the Mexican government,&#8221;<\/em> but also notes that the company hasn&#8217;t abandoned plans altogether.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>\u201cWe are disappointed by [Mexico\u2019s Environmental Ministry] decision and respect the role of Mexico\u2019s environmental authorities,\u201d a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson said in a statement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>&#8220;Over the coming weeks, we will re-engage stakeholders to move forward in a way that delivers shared prosperity through the development of essential environmental infrastructure, the creation of thousands of local jobs, and community programs that support the people of Mexico.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Given the amount of time, effort, and planning put forward in a project of this size, we&#8217;d be surprised if this is the absolute last word.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As well, building a new destination in this area is a key component of elevating the Texas cruise market for the cruise line. It would give Royal Caribbean cruises from Galveston a distinct advantage over rivals like Carnival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Notably, we searched the Royal Caribbean website and it appears that references to Perfect Day: Mexico have been largely removed. For instance, the page that used to give details about the development (<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/perfect-day-mexico\" data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/perfect-day-mexico;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;https&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><strong>https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/perfect-day-mexico<\/strong><\/a>) now redirects to Royal Caribbean&#8217;s homepage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There is also now no mention of Perfect Day: Mexico on the cruise line&#8217;s &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/ultimate-destinations\" data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Ultimate Destinations;cpos:5;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ultimate Destinations&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><strong>Ultimate Destinations<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; page that highlights all of its private ports. As recently as yesterday the development was featured.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruzely.com\/reports-royal-caribbeans-perfect-day-mexico-rejected-by-mexican-government\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:This story first appeared on Cruzely.com;cpos:6;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;This story first appeared on Cruzely.com&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">This story first appeared on Cruzely.com<\/a>. Follow Cruzely on Yahoo for more articles like this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source creators.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a turn of events, multiple sources report that a major new development by Royal Caribbean set to open in 2027 has been rejected by the Mexican government. Perfect Day: Mexico &#8212; a 200+ acre destination and waterpark &#8212; was slated to open in 2027. 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