Why Cruises To Mexico Could Get More Expensive
The lower house of Mexico’s Congress voted last week to levy a hefty immigration fee on passengers of cruise ships that dock in Mexico.
Mexico Looks to Levy Tax on Cruise Passengers
Even if Senate doesn’t approve the measure to implement tax, some cruise passengers will still see their trips to Mexico become pricier. Guests on sailings to Quintana Roo — the state home to Costa Maya and Cozumel — will have to pay a $5 fee to contribute to the National Disaster Prevention Fund under a regional law starting on January 1.
This Week in Cruise: Record Port Growth, Mexico's Cruise Tax
Many ports across the globe are posting record 2024 cruise passenger numbers, and cruise industry growth is certainly visible in a big way. | Cruise growth is visible as Disney Treasure was christened and Princess arrived at Port Canaveral;
Carnival Cruise Line has a port problem, ships may skip Mexico
The entire cruise industry has problems with what may happen in all of Mexico's cruise ship ports. A cruise ship works like a hotel where every guest checks out on the same day at the same time. That never happens on land.
Cruise Lines May Bypass Mexico If Hefty New Tax Moves Forward
A hefty new tax on cruisers to Mexico could cause cruise lines to adjust itineraries or change development plans for ports of call.
Mexico's Congress Introduces $42 Cruise Passenger Tax
Mexico's Congress has voted to impose a $42 immigration levy on cruise ship passengers, with two-thirds of the tax revenue allocated to the Mexican army, raising concerns about increased costs affecting the country's cruise port competitiveness.
Mexico holidays look set to get more expensive – but only for one type of tourist
The Mexican Association of Shipping Agents called on the Senate to kill the measure, writing in a statement: “If this measure is implemented, it will make Mexican ports of call among the most expensive in the world, severely affecting their competitiveness with other Caribbean destinations.”
Mexico's congress votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
Cruise ship industry players are up in arms after the lower house of Mexico's Congress voted this week to charge a $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico
Mexico's Congress votes for $42 cruise passenger tax
The Mexican Association of Shipping Agents cried foul, saying the charge could make Mexico uncompetitively expensive for cruise ships.
Cruise line passengers face new $42 per visit Mexico port tax
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, and Norwegian are all fighting the new tax which would make Mexican ports very expensive to visit.
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Mexico port tax would add $42 per passenger to every Mexican stop
The cruise lines are threatening to change itineraries and pull investment if a proposed migration tax gets approved.
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian fight Mexico’s new port tax
The cruise lines are threatening to change itineraries and pull investment if a proposed migration tax gets approved.
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