Cruise Industry Opposes Proposed $42 P/P Tax in Mexico

The cruise sector is voicing strong opposition to a proposed $42 per person head tax for port calls in Mexico, which could take effect as early as 2026.

Mexico’s congress approved the tax in November, according to local sources, with reports indicating that two-thirds of the revenue would be allocated to military purposes.

In response, the Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has sent a formal letter to Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, urging her to reconsider and abolish the tax.

The FCCA expressed concerns that the tax could “also jeopardize the cruise industry’s investments in the country, including billions in planned developments and other projects intended to help rebuild Acapulco and cultivate new Mexican tourist destinations.”