The cruise industry has expressed strong opposition as Mexico’s congress voted to impose a $42 per person head tax on cruise ship passengers starting in 2026, with two-thirds of the revenue allocated to military matters.
The Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has sent a letter to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, urging her to eliminate the tax due to potential negative impacts on the cruise industry’s investments in Mexico.
The FCCA warned that the tax could jeopardize in planned developments and projects aimed at rebuilding Acapulco and cultivating new tourist destinations in Mexico.
The cruise industry is pushing back against the tax, arguing it could make Mexican ports less competitive compared to other Caribbean destinations.
