Disney4me Posted 9 hours ago Report Posted 9 hours ago Cruising is already quite an expensive vacation, though we love it as much as the next person. What’s better than relaxing by a pool, drinking drinks that have already been prepaid, and getting to visit incredible destinations? To many, not much! Disney Magic Cruise Ship However, if you’re planning to cruise to Mexico soon, we knew things were going to get more expensive, and now they have. This isn’t the end of the price hikes, though — cruise prices with stops in Mexico have already doubled, and they’ll continue to increase in the coming years. According to FOX, August 1st began the steeper fee for foreign cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports. What was previously a $5 fee became a $10 fee, doubling the cost. This is due to a phased tax plan that Mexico now has in place, and it means that the increases won’t stop there. The fee will continue to increase, potentially hitting $21 per person by 2028. ©Disney — Disney Wish This fee can be collected by cruise lines or by cruise lines’ shipping agents, and it applies to travelers visiting numerous parts of Mexico, including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, and Costa Maya. Now, will this price increase drastically affect travelers? Likely not enough to deter potential cruisers from hopping on board, but it does mean updating your budget is important. It’s also another example of prices going up across the board for travelers, which can be frustrating. Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay Previously, cruise passengers had been exempt from the immigration fee imposed on certain foreign travelers entering Mexico, but now that’s no longer the case. While the $10 charge is much less than what Mexico’s original plan was — which was roughly $42 per person — it still adds an additional fee to passengers that wasn’t there before. The $5 fee began on July 1st, 2025, after the Mexican government and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) reached an agreement. Now, the price has increased to $10 as of August 1st, 2026, and the next increase will be to $15 on July 1st, 2027. Then, the price will increase to $21 on August 1st, 2028, and is currently planned to be in effect through September 30th, 2030. The charge is to protect cruise tourism while also supporting the Mexican communities that rely on visitors. More Recent Travel News! Cruising Just Got More Expensive AGAIN, And Will Continue To Do So For The Next Two YearsJUST ANNOUNCED: Southwest Airport Lounges Are Coming for the First Time EverAmerican Airlines Announces NEW Destinations and RoutesTSA Cuts New Airport Screening ProgramHow to Score $218 Flights to Disney World for Christmas 2026 We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest news that could affect your upcoming travel and/or vacation plans, so stay tuned to DFB! Which Disney Cruise Line Event Is Right for You? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about this change? Tell us in the comments! View the full article Quote
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