Petition Against Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico From Concerned Residents

Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico destination drew heavy criticism from locals in 2025, with a petition urging cancellation of current plans reaching over 278,000 signatures at its peak.

The park, set to open in 2027 near Mahahual in Costa Maya (though currently facing delays), is intended to supplement Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas and offer another exciting private destination for Royal Caribbean guests to enjoy.

But residents argue the development will damage fragile ecosystems and erode community culture.

Why Locals Are Concerned

Campaigners said the resort could overwhelm the small fishing town with up to 20,000 tourists daily, while producing large amounts of plastic waste, chemical pollution, and excessive freshwater consumption in an area already facing shortages.

They have called for an immediate halt to construction, insisting that any future development must follow a public and independent environmental review.

Organizers note they are not against tourism, but want to ensure growth is sustainable and benefits local people.

Cruise Line Promises Sustainability

Royal Caribbean has acknowledged the opposition and says it is working on an Environmental Impact Statement while engaging with the local community.

The company claims Perfect Day Mexico will help both the economy and environment, with initiatives to preserve mangroves, clean up coastal areas, restore waterflows, and safeguard turtle nesting grounds.

Infrastructure for wastewater treatment and clean energy use are also part of the project.

What Guests Can Expect

Spread across about 200+ acres, the park will include 10 pools, an adults-only area, beach club, over 30 waterslides including the Americas’ tallest waterslide tower (Jaguar’s Peak at 170 feet), and the world’s longest lazy river.

Highlights are expected to include the world’s longest lazy river and a cliff-diving platform.

While excitement is high among some cruisers, uncertainty remains over whether the campaign against the development could alter the project’s future.

In fact, preliminary work was suspended in January 2026 by Mexico’s PROFEPA for lacking federal environmental authorization, with a judge issuing a provisional halt pending review.

Royal Caribbean states construction hasn’t begun and is committed to compliance, while the project’s future remains uncertain.