Royal Caribbean responds to SEMARNAT saying will deny Perfect Day approval

In a regulatory filing, Royal Caribbean (RCL) stated: “Royal Caribbean Cruises is furnishing this statement in response to public statements made by the head of the Mexican Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources – SEMARNAT – on May 19, 2026, indicating that SEMARNAT will deny approval of the company’s initial application for the environmental permits needed to develop the company’s Perfect Day Mexico project. The company respects the role of SEMARNAT and the other relevant environmental authorities and remains committed to providing all information needed to support a thorough, objective review of the project. The company continues to believe in Mexico and the potential to advance its investment responsibly. Over the coming weeks, the company 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.”