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Mexico Finalizes Phased Cruise Visitor Fee Agreement

Starting July 1, 2025, cruise passengers will pay a $5 fee, increasing incrementally to $21 by 2028, as part of a deal between Mexico and the cruise industry.

According to the FCCA, this year could see around 3,300 cruise ships arriving in Mexican ports, bringing 10 million passengers to the country.
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Cruise ship passengers to pay visitor fee in Mexico?
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Overview

  • The fee will begin at $5 per passenger on July 1, 2025, and will rise to $10 in August 2026, $15 in 2027, and $21 by November 2028.
  • The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), representing 95% of cruise ships visiting Mexico, negotiated with the Mexican government to reduce the proposed $42 fee to a phased schedule.
  • The fee will be collected once per itinerary and added to the cost of a cruise, rather than paid directly by passengers.
  • Revenue from the fee will support port infrastructure projects and promote local economic initiatives, including a proposed fourth pier in Cozumel.
  • Mexico expects 3,300 cruise ship calls and 10 million passengers in 2025, with the cruise industry contributing $1 billion in direct spending annually.