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Mexico's phased plan
Coverage of Mexico's phased plan in the Nexus archive.
- Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes
The fee for foreign cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports increased from $5 to $10 per person as of August 1. This charge applies to popular destinations including Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. Experts noted that this initial step is part of a phased plan, with the overall fee scheduled to increase further over the next few years.