Overview
- Mexico’s ban on the import, sale and marketing of e‑cigarettes took effect on January 17, 2026, following a constitutional reform.
- Authorities are treating devices carried off cruise ships as imports, exposing travelers to enforcement at Mexican ports.
- The prohibition covers disposable and refillable vapes as well as non‑nicotine devices, according to multiple travel industry reports.
- Reported penalties include confiscation, fines that outlets say can reach about $12,500, and possible detention, with some reports citing potential prison terms of up to eight years.
- Cruise operators have begun warning guests, enforcement has been described as increasing, and vaping may remain permitted only in designated areas onboard ships.