Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country’s most popular destinations. As of August 1, the fee for foreign cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports increased from $5 to $10 per person. This increase is part of a phased tax plan, with additional increases scheduled over the next two years.
Affected Destinations
The charge applies to foreign cruise passengers visiting popular cruise destinations, including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, and Costa Maya. It can be collected by cruise lines or their shipping agents.
According to Clint Henderson, a managing editor of the travel site The Points Guy, the increase likely won’t deter most travelers but adds to the growing expenses consumers face when traveling. “While it’s not horrible and likely won’t be a deal-breaker for most tourists, it’s another example of prices going up for travel across the board, and it’s frustrating as a consumer rights advocate,” Henderson said.
The $10 charge is only one step in Mexico’s plan, with the fee scheduled to increase again over the next two years. The next increase is scheduled for July 1, 2027, when the charge will rise to $15 per passenger. Then, beginning August 1, 2028, travelers will pay $21 through September 30, 2030, under the current plan.
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