Mexico Makes BIG Cruise Change — Here’s How It Hits Your Wallet
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Mexico initially stated they were wanting to charge $42 a person who showed up to Mexico on a cruise ship, regardless of how long you were in port.
Fast forward and now Mexico has backed all the way down, reducing their fee to $5, just 12.5% of their original proposal of $42.
This $5 fee will start taking effect July 1st of this year.
Now, it won't stay a $5 deal forever as Mexico has negotiated to increase it incrementally coming up.
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Mexico Backpedals on Cruise Tax! What You Need to Know Before July 1 Cruise passengers just caught a break! Mexico originally planned to charge $42 per person in new port taxes—but after pressure from the FCCA (Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association) and cruise lines, they've slashed the fee to just $5 starting July 1, 2025. In this video, Steve from Amy’s Turnkey Travel breaks down: ✅ What the new Derecho de No Residente (DNR) fee is ✅ How the FCCA helped lower the cost ✅ What YOU need to know before cruising to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Puerto Vallarta, and more ✅ A timeline of gradual increases through 2028 ✅ What this move means for future cruise fees Whether you're planning your first cruise or you're a seasoned sailor, this update is essential to help you avoid hidden costs and travel smarter. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly cruise tips, port news, and travel advice! 📌 Would a $42 cruise fee make you skip Mexico? Drop your opinion in the comments! Stay Connected: 👉 Facebook: https://facebook.com/Amyturnkey 👉 Book with Amy: https://amysmith.lightning-travel.com 👉 Website: https://amysturnkeytravel.com 👉 Email: Amy.Smith@cruiseplanners.com 👉 YouTube: @Amy’s Turnkey Travel #CruiseNews #MexicoCruiseTax #CruiseTips #CruisePlanning #CruiseUpdate #CozumelCruise #CostaMaya #RoyalCaribbean #CarnivalCruise #CruiseFees #Cruise2025 #AmyTurnkeyTravel #FCCA #CruiseSmart #CruiseAdvice