Mexico has doubled the port fee charged to foreign cruise passengers to $10, the latest step in a phased tax increase that took effect on 1 August. The rise affects travellers visiting some of the country's most popular cruise destinations and comes as cruise costs more broadly continue to climb, adding to concerns among holidaymakers about the rising expense of sailing.

The fee hike forms part of a wider, multi-stage plan by Mexican authorities to progressively raise charges on cruise passengers, with further increases reportedly expected in the future. Industry commentators have noted that rising port fees and other add-on costs are contributing to a broader trend of higher cruise prices, prompting warnings for travellers to budget carefully to avoid unexpected expenses on their trips.