Mexico to Introduce $5 Cruise Passenger Tax in 2025
Starting in July 2025, cruise passengers arriving at Mexican ports will be subject to a new head tax, the Mexican government has announced.

Starting in July 2025, cruise passengers arriving at Mexican ports will be subject to a new head tax, the Mexican government has announced.
Costa Cruises has confirmed that the Costa Fortuna, one of the oldest vessels in its fleet, will be departing in September 2026.
On May 2, Holland America Line hosted a ceremony aboard the Rotterdam to celebrate Joska, the first service dog to earn five-star Mariner status.
A recent Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss was disrupted by a series of medical incidents, including a serious emergency evacuation.
Cruise ship Silver Ray criticized by Italian maritime officials and environmental advocates after sailing too close to Capri's Faraglioni rocks.
AIDA welcomed officials from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency aboard AIDAbella to discuss the cruise line’s sustainable ship ops
Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, is making its debut in Alaska, marking its first deployment in the region.
Holland America reveals an expanded collaboration with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, introducing new experiences for its 2025 season.
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its own dedicated medical clinic in the Philippines, designed specifically to serve its Filipino crew members.
Carnival launches new digital platform designed to replace paper tickets for shore excursions, aiming to streamline check-ins and communication.
Cruise passenger who disembarked in Bermuda and asked about local drug laws fined after authorities find her in possession of cannabis and cocaine
A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation on a cruise ship shortly after it left Southampton, UK, has been released on bail.
Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery cruise ship recently made history by becoming the largest vessel to ever dock at the port of Çeşme in Turkey.