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Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

Clint Henderson, managing editor at The Points Guy, explains why cruise costs are climbing and why sailing can still offer vacationers good value. Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country's most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect. As of Aug. 1, the fee for foreign cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports increased from $5 to $10 per person, with additional increases scheduled over the next two years, according to Mexico's phased plan. The charge applies to foreign cruise passengers visiting popular cruise destinations, including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel and Costa Maya. It can be collected by cruise lines or their shipping agents. BELOVED CRUISE SPOT WILL BE OFF LIMITS THROUGH 2027 AS SAFETY CONCERNS LINGER Clint Henderson, a managing editor

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Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

Clint Henderson, managing editor at The Points Guy, explains why cruise costs are climbing and why sailing can still offer vacationers good value. Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the…

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