Mexico rolls back its controversial new tax on cruise ship visitors

Mexico rolls back its controversial new tax on cruise ship visitors

Starting July 1, Mexico slashes cruise passenger tax from $42 to $5

Mexico is rolling back its cruise passenger tax from $42 to $5 starting on July 1. (iStock)

Mexico's cruise tax starts at $5, rising to $21 by 2028, potentially affecting passenger choices. (iStock)

About 16.9 million passengers from the United States cruised in 2023. (iStock)