SEA the Future
At Royal Caribbean Group, delivering the best vacations responsibly means protecting the oceans we depend on, supporting the communities we visit, and continuously evolving how we operate to shape the future of vacations. Through SEA the Future, we translate our mission into action, driving progress in sustaining the planet, energizing communities, and accelerating innovation at scale.
Sustaining Our Planet
We are dedicated to sustaining our planet by improving our energy efficiency, treating the water we use and keeping our waste from reaching landfills.
Energizing Communities
We take pride in celebrating and energizing the communities we visit by inspiring future generations, connecting with local cultures and supporting economic vibrancy.
Accelerating Innovation
We work with the best minds and partners to accelerate sustainable ship design and explore cutting-edge technologies that create best-in-class experiences.
By the numbers
This is what showing up looks like — across Royal Caribbean Group.
$60M+
invested in global community contributions in 2025*
5,600
people hosted on educational ship tours since 2023
4,600+
students taught at L'Ecole Nouvelle Royal Caribbean in Haiti since 2010
235+
community partners supported in 2025
500+
tons of sargassum removed from Mahahual beaches
3,050+
coral colonies outplanted by 400+ citizen scientists onto South Florida reefs
Energizing Communities Around the World
From the beaches of Mahahual to the shores of Labadee, we are committed to being a true neighbor in every destination we call home — driving economic opportunity, protecting coastal environments, and investing in the next generation of leaders.
Mexico
With decades of history in Mexico, Royal Caribbean is deeply invested in Mahahual, Mexico — as a tourism driver, environmental steward, and community partner. From operating the Costa Maya cruise port to reimagining the local community center, Mahahual K'iin, here's how we show up for this community:
Tourism & Jobs
Mahahual is one of the largest destination ports in the world. As operator of the Costa Maya cruise port, Royal Caribbean welcomes over 550 ships per year to Mahahual, driving tourism and local economic opportunity for the community.
Protecting the Coast
Royal Caribbean partnered with the Mexican Navy, local leaders, and the state of Quintana Roo to launch a multi-year sargassum management program — removing over 500 tons from Mahahual beaches.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Through the Royal Voyagers Program, nearly 700 students from Mahahual's public and private schools came aboard Royal Caribbean ships for hands-on learning in maritime careers, ship operations, and sustainability — developed in partnership with the state of Quintana Roo and Mexico's Ministry of Education.
The Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has called The Bahamas home for decades — investing in sustainable agriculture, local entrepreneurship, and maritime careers for the communities we visit.
Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
At Perfect Day CocoCay, 100+ local vendors sell their crafts at an authentic Bahamian straw market, with free customer service training and hospitality courses offered to help small businesses thrive.
Fighting Food Insecurity
Since 2022, we've partnered with the Agricultural Development Organization to promote sustainable farming across the islands — this year helping establish the Centerville Community Farm in Nassau, with a portion of every harvest donated to local pantries and households in need.
Building Maritime Careers
We partner with the LJM Maritime Academy to provide scholarships to Bahamian students, training local talent to take charge of their maritime industry — with many going on to tour Royal Caribbean Group ships through the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps.
Haiti
Royal Caribbean has been a committed neighbor to Haiti for over 15 years — building schools, supporting livelihoods, and investing in the long-term prosperity of the communities near Labadee.
Educating Generations
L'Ecole Nouvelle Royal Caribbean has taught over 4,600 students and awarded 700+ secondary school scholarships since opening in response to Haiti's 2010 earthquake — covering all educational expenses including transportation, books, uniforms, and meals.
Supporting Local Artisans
Our Labadee market supports more than 400 local artisans from surrounding communities, providing them a platform to sell handcrafted artwork and souvenirs while offering financial workshops to strengthen community resilience.
Investing in the Future
The Labadee Youth Soccer & Sports Hub is located on property behind our school in Haiti. The field is designed to provide a safe and inclusive space for school children and the broader community. The facility will operate as a private space with controlled public access.
Investing in Communities Around the World
From the shores of Vanuatu to the cliffs of Santorini, we are committed to ensuring our destinations thrive long after guests sail away — investing in local people, infrastructure, and the environment for generations to come.
Santorini
At Royal Beach Club℠ Santorini, Royal Caribbean® maintains public beach access and enhances resident safety through improvements to shared pathways. Working hand-in-hand with local partners like All For Blue, we are investing over $100,000 in ocean conservation and community education initiatives that preserve Santorini's natural beauty and support the wellbeing of local residents.
Vanuatu
We are committed to building Royal Beach Club℠ Lelepa responsibly — working with local leaders, organizations, and residents of Vanuatu to create lasting opportunities through education, job training, infrastructure, and cultural preservation.
Community Impact FAQs
Royal Caribbean Group is committed to delivering the best vacations responsibly, and that commitment extends to the communities we visit and call home. Through our SEA the Future framework, we work to energize communities by supporting local economies, celebrating culture, investing in education and workforce development, and partnering on projects that help destinations remain vibrant and resilient for generations to come.
SEA the Future is Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to helping protect the ocean, support the communities we visit and innovate for a more sustainable future of travel. The initiative focuses on three key areas: sustaining the planet, energizing communities and accelerating innovation. In everyday terms, that means finding smarter ways to reduce our environmental impact, support local cultures and economies, and design vacations with the future in mind.
The Royal Caribbean Group Community Impact Report shares how we are working to make a positive difference in the places we visit. It highlights our community partnerships, local economic programs, conservation efforts and initiatives that support education, culture and responsible tourism. The report is one way we show our progress and share the stories of the people and places behind our vacations.
We support a range of programs that help protect the ocean and care for the destinations we visit. These include efforts to reduce waste, recycle and repurpose materials in ports, support ocean research and help protect marine life such as sea turtles. We also work with local partners, ports and organizations to advance practical solutions that support healthier communities and ecosystems.
Yes. Wherever possible, Royal Caribbean Group looks for ways to support local jobs and economic opportunity in the destinations we visit. That can include working with local businesses, suppliers, artists, tour operators and community partners, as well as supporting training and entrepreneurship programs. Our goal is to help tourism create meaningful benefits for local people and communities.
Public beach access is always fully preserved in our destinations. Beyond that, we are committed to working with local authorities to create dedicated access points that make beaches easier and safer for local residents to reach — in full compliance with Mexican law and in the spirit of responsible, community-centered tourism.
