Royal Caribbean’s deal to purchase the Port of Mahahual (Costa Maya) has closed, meaning the cruise brand is now in control ...

Royal Caribbean cruisers will be very happy to learn that more itinerary changes shouldn't be necessary for cruises to one sought-after port.

Just over a year since a minor cruise ship accident, a popular cruise port is once again inviting Royal Caribbean ships back to its docks.

Related: New travel alert issued for Carnival, Royal Caribbean cruise port This story was originally reported by Come Cruise With Me on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.

Why are cruise lines leaning into private islands? Cruise lines have had exclusive destinations for decades, but Royal Caribbean was the first to, "shall we say, put these private islands on ...