Royal Caribbean Takes Over Costa Maya Port to Build Perfect Day Mexico

Image: Cruise ships in Costa Maya, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Brian Major)
Image: Cruise ships in Costa Maya, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Brian Major)
Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 9:10 AM ET, Wed July 16, 2025

The Port of the Grand Costa Maya in Mahahual, Mexico is now under the administration of Royal Caribbean ahead of the cruise line’s development of its next private destination, Perfect Day Mexico. 

Perfect Day Mexico, expected to be completed in 2027 and span over 200 acres of coastline, complete with the cruise port, a waterpark, the longest lazy river in the world, an adults-only pool area, a premium beach club option and an area for partying. The destination will also provide 12 dining options and 24 drinking options. 

According to Riviera Maya News, the cruise line made the announcement of the port’s takeover on July 11, noting that the cruise port will not close during the two-year building process. The building process is estimated at around $600 million. The destination will also be linked to the Maya Train tourist route. 

Royal Caribbean paid $292 million for the port and 34 nearby properties. As part of the agreement, the port will continue allowing all cruise ships to dock there; it will not be exclusive to Royal Caribbean. 

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Lacey Pfalz is Associate Editor at TravelPulse. She's a passionate advocate of responsible travel and believes the best travel experiences happen outside of a planned itinerary. Lacey currently lives in rural Wisconsin. She can be reached at [email protected].

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