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Mexico’s Cruise Fees Just Got More Expensive | Mesa News

Mexico’s cruise ports are hiking fees for foreign visitors—starting August 1, the charge jumps from $5 to $10 per passenger at popular spots like Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. This is just the first step in a phased plan that will eventually hit $21 by August 2028, following a period when cruise passengers were exempt from immigration fees. While travel experts say this won’t deter most travelers, it’s part of a broader trend of rising costs across the industry. The government initially eyed a steep $42 fee but negotiated down to this gradual increase to balance local support with…

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