The Shipowners' Association reported that the cruise fare will gradually increase to $10 starting August 1 and will remain at that amount until June 2027. Subsequently, the cost will increase again on July 1, 2027 to $15, and by August 1 it will reach $21.
The Mexican Congress approved a modification that eliminated the exemption from the Non-Resident Fee (DNR) for cruise passengers, which meant that they would have to pay $42 starting in July. However, this measure will not take effect.
The FCCA estimates that this year more than 10 million cruise passengers will arrive in Mexico, mainly at the ports of Cozumel and Mahahual, two destinations highly dependent on tourism and especially on cruises.
The Senate approved changes to the Federal Rights Law on December 3, which would increase the cost for international tourists visiting Mexico starting in 2025, including cruise passengers. The latter, despite having an exemption for their short stay, will start paying this additional fee.
After various pressures, the Mexican government yielded to cruise companies and agreed that the $42 fee for tourists arriving in the country via sea will be reduced to $5 this year. The FCCA indicated that there will be a gradual increase until reaching $21 in 2028, starting with $5 from July 1 for cruise passengers arriving in Mexico.
