Overview

• The phased fee schedule was approved by Mexico’s National Senate in an 80-37 vote, with collections starting on July 1, 2025.
• Passengers will initially pay $5 per docking, rising to $10 in 2026, $15 in 2027, and $21 by 2028.
• The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, representing 95% of cruise capacity in the region, negotiated the reduced fee from an initially proposed $42.
• Revenue from the fee will be used to improve port infrastructure and support local economic development in coastal communities.
• Concerns about competitiveness and tourism impact influenced the gradual implementation, addressing feedback from the cruise industry and port communities.