Mexico’s Senate voted to begin charging cruise ship passengers approximately $42 per person for port calls. This immigration charge could hurt the multi-million dollar cruise industry, the tourism industry leaders of the country say. They have strongly criticized the move. Cozumel is the busiest port of call for cruise ships in the world.
The measure was approved Tuesday December 3, and has already been passed in the lower house. It is planned to go into effect in 2025. The changes were part of a bill that also increases airport immigration charges and entry fees for nature reserves.