Royal Caribbean's planned private destination at Mahaual, Mexico — known as Perfect Day Mexico — is expected to miss its original 2027 opening date, according to company executives. Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty addressed the project publicly for the first time following the withdrawal of initial plans, though no revised timeline or updated concept was shared.
The week also brought news of a water leak aboard Allure of the Seas, where guests reported flooding in roughly 16 staterooms. Passengers say the water originated from a hot tub in the Solarium deck above the affected cabins.
On the policy front, Royal Caribbean issued an updated clarification on which power adaptors passengers are permitted to bring aboard. The cruise line has been tightening restrictions on travel adaptors due to fire hazard concerns, and the latest guidance spells out more specifically which devices are allowed.
Meanwhile, sister line Celebrity Cruises quietly raised its daily gratuity rates, a move that has cruisers wondering whether Royal Caribbean will follow suit. Royal Caribbean executives also used a recent earnings call to defend the company's growing focus on shorter sailings, citing strong demand from younger and first-time cruisers as the driving force behind the shift away from traditional week-long itineraries.
This roundup was reported by Royal Caribbean Blog.
