Royal Caribbean continues to push the boundaries in the cruise world. To its credit, Royal Caribbean is doing its best to enhance vessel efficiency. The company just signed a significant new 15-year investment with ABB . The goal is to enhance the vessel efficiency of 33 existing ships while improving maritime decarbonization.
Although this is a positive step, in the eyes of many, it is simply not enough to protect the environment, especially with new private island projects looming. Royal Caribbean disclosed details for its new Perfect Day Mexico concept for 2027 . The project has generated mixed reactions. A portion of cruisers are excited to see Costa Maya revamped. On the other hand, environmental concerns have triggered a petition for change.
Here's a closer look at the concerns