Why Mexico rejected Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico plans

Royal Caribbean's proposal to develop Perfect Day Mexico has been officially rejected by Mexican environmental authorities. The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources cited multiple ecological concerns, including risks to protected mangrove forests, coral reef systems, and underground water supplies in the Mahahual region. Officials determined that combining the water park, beach club, and cruise pier into a single development created excessive environmental impact. Though Royal Caribbean pledged to leave nearly 65 percent of the property undeveloped and restore mangrove health through a new water treatment plant, regulators deemed the cumulative threat to the Mesoamerican Reef System and groundwater systems too significant. Public pressure, including intervention from Mexico's President, preceded the decision. Originally reported by Royal Caribbean Blog, Matt (May 22, 2026).