Tourist Taxes That Could Secretly Inflate Your Next Cruise Bill

3. Mexico – Tourism Tax (~$11–$13/person)

Mexico’s turquoise ports like Cozumel and Progreso come with a federal tourism tax often overlooked in fare breakdowns. The fee typically ranges from $11 to $13 per passenger and may appear as a standalone line item on your invoice or be quietly bundled into the cruise price. The funds support tourism infrastructure and environmental protection. However, with many cruise lines varying in how transparently they disclose the fee, passengers are often unaware they’ve been taxed until after the fact. On family cruises, these per-person fees can quietly balloon your bill without warning.