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Planning a Cruise to Mexico? WATCH THIS! New Fees and Safety Issues to Know About

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👁️ 4K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:49
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OtherFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I would have no problem cruising to Mexico again be really looking forward to going back to PTO varda

the Mexican government has decided that starting in 2026 all Cruise passengers are going to have to pay for a daily visa and that's going to go up to I think it was $42 a person

many areas of the country of Mexico including the areas around some popular Cruise ports are considered to be extremely dangerous no travel zones

the cruise ports themselves have measures in place to make it as safe and accommodating for tourists as possible and no place that we went in maitan or Cabo San Lucas or PTO via felt unsafe to us

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check if your cruise to Mexico in 2026 will have the new $42 daily visa fee added to your bill
✓Consider the heat and humidity when planning a Mexico cruise, especially in summer months
✓Use credit cards instead of local currency for most purchases in Mexican ports

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in Mexican ports — Cruise ports have safety measures; ports visited felt safe, but heed travel warnings for areas outside port zones
New fees increasing cruise cost — The $42 fee is justified by low costs on land; expect it to be added to your bill automatically

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould the creator cruise to Mexico again?
QWhat are the new fees for cruising to Mexico starting in 2026?
QAre Mexican cruise ports safe despite travel warnings?

Topics Covered

Port Destination1 Happy BaconValue Pricing½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas1½ Happy Bacon
Mazatlan1½ Happy Bacon
Puerto Vallarta2½ Happy Bacon
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