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Mexico's SEMARNAT rejected Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day water-park proposal for Mahahual due to ecological balance and reef concerns, after a Change.org petition gathered over 4.8 million signatures. Royal Caribbean said it is disappointed but will re-engage stakeholders and pursue environmentally responsible investment, with the project previously pitched as a sustainable destination expected to open around 2027.
Mexico cancelled Royal Caribbean’s 230-acre Perfect Day Mexico private-island project near Mahahual due to ecological concerns for mangroves and the reef, ending planned 2027 opening; Royal Caribbean said it respects the decision, which follows prior injunctions and a government emphasis on environmental protection.
The Bahamas will suspend alcohol sales onshore during the election on May 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., affecting all islands including CocoCay. Alcohol will still be sold aboard ships, but shore visits for cruise passengers will be dry. Royal Caribbean says it will comply with local laws, while some travelers vent on social media about the timing and impact on itineraries as ships visit Bahamian ports like CocoCay.
The Bahamas will ban the sale and distribution of alcohol nationwide from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 12 during the general election, a rule that also affects cruise-destination ports and private islands; onboard alcohol sales remain allowed. Royal Caribbean says guests with May 12 passes to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will receive a 50% onboard credit refund, and some itineraries are being adjusted to avoid restricted onshore areas like Nassau and CocoCay while ships continue to operate under local election rules.
Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas complain that several water slides were closed for months without notice before sailing; Royal Caribbean confirmed a few slides were closed for maintenance on two ships, limiting access to the Thrill Island water parks. The company referenced a past August 2025 incident in which acrylic glass broke off a slide and injured a guest, noting the current closures are unrelated and are being handled as maintenance with ships reportedly awaiting investigations. The situation has sparked social-media and Reddit backlash from travelers who feel disclosure was lacking.
A New York woman fell overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise after allegedly being over-served alcohol, with her family suing Royal Caribbean for negligence, claiming crew members ignored her intoxication and failed to prevent her fall, which remains unsolved as her body was not recovered.
The cruise ship Serenade of the Seas arrived in Miami with a worsening norovirus outbreak, affecting 98 guests and crew, leading to increased sanitation efforts and potential delays for its next voyage, amid a year with multiple cruise ship norovirus outbreaks.
A man with over $16,000 in gambling debt jumped from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Puerto Rico to avoid declaring money and taxes, but was rescued by bystanders and detained by authorities.
Amy Bradley disappeared 27 years ago from a Royal Caribbean cruise, with recent verified sightings in Curaçao potentially leading to new breakthroughs in the case, as her family remains hopeful she is still alive despite previous scams and unconfirmed leads.
Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, the world's second-largest cruise ship, has arrived at Port Canaveral, featuring 20 decks, multiple pools, waterslides, and over 40 dining options, capable of accommodating over 7,000 passengers and 2,350 crew members.
Royal Caribbean is investigating a serious incident on the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, where a waterslide shattered, causing a passenger to be sliced open by a broken panel. The slide has been closed for safety assessments, and the company is examining whether the failure was due to manufacturing, installation, or impact issues. The injured passenger is in stable condition, and safety measures have been heightened onboard.
A water slide on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas ship shattered while a passenger was using it, causing injuries; the slide has been shut down pending investigation into the cause, which may involve manufacturing or installation issues.
A passenger was injured after a waterslide broke on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas cruise ship, resulting in lacerations. The slide was closed for investigation, and the cruise line emphasized safety measures and ongoing assessments to determine the cause of the failure.
A waterslide on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas broke, injuring a passenger and causing chaos among passengers, including a family who witnessed the incident; the cruise line is investigating the event.
A waterslide on the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, cracked open, injuring one passenger and causing a hole in the slide. The slide is closed for investigation, and the passenger is in stable condition. The ship features the largest waterpark at sea and recently embarked on its maiden voyage.