⚠️CRUISE CHAOS: Mexico’s $42 Passenger Fee Sparks Outrage!

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⚠𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿? 𝗔 - Yes, it was fair. 𝗕 - No, the cruise line should do more.

[@robyntynan7583]

Yes-more than fair

[@diamondpearlgem7589]

A

[@mikee5076]

A . they cant help ship got into trouble. i give captain credit he did the right call. To me the cruise line did the right thing. its better than what you have reported by other cruise lines when it comes to money going back to the customer.

[@randylaw3368]

A

[@helenbeaulieu1415]

A

[@randythomas8537]

I would not select a cruise that visits Mexico if the new fee is enforced.

[@jhollie8196]

Scheduled for Thanksgiving 2025 Mexico cruise on HAL. I will cancel this trip should any additional fees be added..

[@vjsoeifi]

Cancel a thousands of dollars vacation over the cost of a few drinks on board? Lol

[@jhollie8196]

@Not the tax cost, it’s the principal. I’m already paying out to HAL 9k per person, specialty dining, 2 Neptune Suites for 4 of us. It is a holiday cruise and since we live in San Diego we skip airfare which is nice and saves money but I still have excursions to book! . We watch all these cruising KZbin channels, seems like once a month someone is reporting some type of cost hike taking place and effecting cruise passengers. Companies should slowly bring in new fees like 5-10 bucks at a time (some will still complain) until target goal is hit. This way passengers like me will accept increases easier. So yes 45 bucks or any covid restrictions added can make me think about changing our itinerary. PS, we get the Elite Drink package every time we sail. 😆

[@lilbert61]

@@jhollie8196 What will you do when you have to pay an extra 25% tax on anything you buy that comes from Mexico or Canada. Or when prices of American products are raised by 20% just because they can and still be cheaper.

[@SandraH-us2kk]

I think the fees will backfire on Mexico as the cruise lines change their itinerary to different ports of call eliminating the money currently spent in port from the economy.

[@lorilake1134]

I think Mexico should be careful. Last time we went on a Mexico cruise, 2/24, the ports were run down, we only got off at 1 port and then only for a few minutes. We won't be going again, especially with the new tax

[@user-lj1zs3wl5l]

Did you stop at Costa Maya? How was it?

[@michellem7649]

We did a beach resort maya chan is Costa Maya and water quality with seaweed not the best ,but had a great day with great service, drinks, and food. Have a plan when you go.

[@user-lj1zs3wl5l]

@michellem7649 So, just browsing the dock shops won't work? Do you consider Costa Maya safe enough for a tour excursion, booked through the ship?

[@judithkelley1385]

I just as soon skip Mexico. I rarely leave the ship when we dock in Mexico.

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

I'd be happy to cruise somewhere other than Mexico.

[@QuantumLegal]

We just did an NCL cruise to Mexico, Honduras, and Belize. I would never go to Mexico again, like ever. Just a tourist trap, armed security everywhere, and unpleasant. Ports of call are not always worth getting off the ship.

[@legacyfather]

@@QuantumLegal Exactly

[@SeanReigle]

West Coast only really has two options.

[@yaboytcell8961]

@@QuantumLegal Oh no! I leave for Cozumel and Costa Maya today lmfao.

[@browdesignsbyjulia1373]

@@QuantumLegal. I agree

[@SamTheCarnivore]

I’d support the cruise industry skipping Mexico. I don’t want to pay $42 to see the crappy ports where they are begging you to buy their crappy souvenirs.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Why would you buy a ticket on a cruise that goes to crappy ports in the first place?

[@matthewbrandley9027]

That is more than fair compensation. As far as Mexico. I have already noticed margaritaville and other cruise lines have started making other ports of call in 2026. Looks like not going to Mexico is already in the works.

[@spiritofvoljin8561]

So Mexico is about to do a tunnel project costing around $4.3 million while at the same time reducing or killing off the amount of cruiselines going to them due to the increase in tax fees... outstanding leadership over there.

[@suzannaplinke7784]

A hunger strike is juvenile and doesn’t hurt anyone except you. You board a ship knowing things are fluid depending on weather, and the conditions of the ship.

[@jhollie8196]

Just think of all the steak and lobster that would be available. Your strike equals my tummy being full!

[@yaboytcell8961]

I would argue that a hunger strike "helps" them as far as health goes lmao. They didn't even do a "strike" they did a "fast" lol. I do those weekly and monthly.

[@cynthiamartino1512]

I would be happy on the cruise line decision to skip Antarctica. Could you imagine being stuck there and not making it to Argentina at all due to total engine failure?

[@jhollie8196]

@@suzannaplinke7784 we did a 14 day trip on HAL in Feb 2023 for full transit Panama Canal voyage. Started in Fl, ended in San Diego. HAL took away a port visit from us, and did not to make up for it. Never gave us an explanation as to why. No ship credit. Just another sea day which really benefits them. I’m sure the cruise contract gives them the option to change itinerary.

[@fitfrog65]

Most passengers would benefit from this.

[@kerrip6794]

I wouldn't pay a tax to support another country's military! Will skip cruising to Mexico.

[@marc-henricerar4170]

Mexico tax changes will definitely harm the cruise business. What’s worse is how the taxes are being spent on the military. The cruise industry has to fight these taxes.

[@paulmoulton4455]

So how do you feel about Trump’s tariffs being used to balance the budget rather than reducing illegal immigration and Fentanyl? At a. dinner with Canadian officials last night in Mar-a-Lago, which included Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, Trump officials said the tariffs were inevitable as they are intended to be used to balance the budget, not what he initially claimed they were for. Good on Mexico.

[@darthlaurel]

As though their massive crime issues have anything to do with cruise passengers.

[@mikebunnell3169]

@@paulmoulton4455Wow. One has absolutely nothing to do with the other, even if you had described the proposed tariffs properly. This is a cruise channel, not your personal political soapbox for random, unrelated topics 🙄

[@Sam4got]

@@paulmoulton4455I agree. This is absolutely a ‘tit for tat ‘ situation. Unavoidable and expected however the Mexican government must find out the hard way that cruising is a choice not something they must do. This tariff definitely will harm Mexico vs the other way around. I have questions regarding the thought process of their new President. ( I have a feeling she was installed vs actually being voted in) just my thoughts.

[@shannonbeall2388]

I remember the Cozumel from the mid 1990’s. It’s just not the same as it’s become more commercialized, not as safe and it has definitely lost a lot of the charm. Raising the fees is an awful idea. I’ll just skip Mexico for any future cruise itinerary and take my business elsewhere. Problem solved. I feel bad for the people that live there and rely on the tourism, but I just don’t feel like it’s worth what you are getting anymore.

[@hopesoliman5924]

That’s insane to charge the extra fee to only be used to fund the military and not help with the cruise industry in Mexico.

[@cjhan47]

The Mexican military provides a good bit of security for all tourist destinations in Mexico so it in fact helps the cruise industry.

[@rachelleintexas338]

You mean fund the cartels.

[@andrewbrooks1719]

That compensation package seems fair… we just did a 15 day cruise that missed 2 ports and we only got the port taxes back

[@H-Travels]

The proposed Mexican non-resident tourist fees are crazy. If implemented, we will avoid any Mexican cruise itinerary moving forward. If the fees were for improving ports and local communities, that would be one thing; however, funding the Mexican military is another…. No thank you!

[@BarryDMoss]

Pay the fee or don’t go. They already nickel and dime us anyway.

[@marissavillarreal3629]

Bye! Adios! Uyyy que miedo 😂😂😂😂

[@paulmoulton4455]

@@H-Travels Every dollar a US port collects in fees reduces that port’s reliance on government subsidy thereby freeing up government funds to be spent elsewhere, such as on infrastructure, health care, education, and the military, among other things. Besides, if the US wants Mexico to do a better job on the war on drugs and illegal immigration, they need more military.

[@EM-JW-Adventures]

@@paulmoulton4455Hi Paul, appreciate the input. Cheers, James

[@marlavillari4046]

No way would I book a cruise with Mexico if that fee is instituted. No way at all.

[@howardosden3112]

The new Mexico tax? Just another reason to not go to Mexico again. Cartel action has made the Mexican Rivera a no good for me.

[@randijaffe-7665]

Cozumel & Costa Maya- not worth it! Port fees are getting ridiculous

[@ketolife4775]

If Mexico charges $42 per person, we won't book cruises with Mexican ports.

[@timhazeltine3256]

Yes, paying an additional $42.00 bucks is such a burden ....

[@adamtbrady]

How much is the "Unlimited Drinks" package?

[@jillcrowe2626]

It's so much cheaper to get hammered at home than to get the unlimited drinks package. It's only for serious, late stage alcoholics. ​@@adamtbrady

[@philhoover717]

Avoid the ridiculous fee in Mexico. Mexico will miss the tourism money very quickly.

[@jbaltermia]

I would vote to dump Mexico as a port of call.

[@GoinBand2]

I'd gladly go to Roatan or Belize, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman, and just skip Mexico. The thing is, when you're sailing from Galveston, going to Mexico is practically a given.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Julie! Thanks for commenting. I always appreciate your input. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@HT-kv3nt]

Cruise lines should stop going to Mexico and I bet the locals will have something to say about that.

[@deejae8295]

The new fees in Mexico is ridiculous! And I do not believe it should go to support their military. They should go to support the cruise ports infrastructure. Or at least to support to the poor and needy people

[@pandabear2631]

I like your short and quick updates. Straight to the point without filler just for filler

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thank you so much!

[@jacquimg2469]

The Mexico fee is outlandish. Cruises bring an extraordinary amount of money into Mexico. Personally, I wouldn’t mind sailing to different ports-of-call.

[@kimwimer7308]

Skip Mexico all together! Been there done that on so many cruises.

[@Libra67jtc]

So if you been there done that why did you go so many times on Mexican cruises. Many cruise lines can't afford different ports in the Caribbean since many other ports can't accommodate bigger ships.

[@kimwimer7308]

@ stayed on the ship. Nothing else to do there. Just got off in other countries!

[@CharleneCTX]

@@Libra67jtc If you live near a port in the Western Gulf, most of the itineraries from there go to Mexico.

[@michellem7649]

Find a beach resort and have a nice relaxing day, make the best of it. There are options!

[@Frunkinmine]

I vote A….Yes. I only say this because when you contract with them, you are stating you understand the voyage could end unexpectedly. They don’t have to give you any compensation. BUT understand that ANY COMPANY that gives you a credit to use later, comes out better financially than if a cash out offer is taken by the consumer.

[@portisleft6483]

Skip Mexico all together. It will be Mexico’s loss. How can you bite the hand that feeds you!

[@furudanuki6835]

Honestly, I'd rather have a sea day than visit a port in Mexico again.

[@rondapage8496]

Just got back from a cruise to India, where they charge an immigration fee for anyone on the ship regardless of whether or not they get off (Including crew). Tourism is big business and tacking on an extra fee that doesn’t even go to improvements for the cruise ports is cutting off the hand that feeds it. We already have a cruise planned to Mexico for 2024. If they go forward with this fee, I would likely skip it as a destination.

[@tracyn5096]

A - yes the compensation is fair and generous. Safety is always my top priority.

[@bevshaw5871]

With two weeks out of three week cruise already done I would definitely say the compensation was more than fair

[@teresah5318]

When it comes to Mexico increasing fees for visitors, a saying comes to mind. Don't bite the hand that feeds you. We will be cruising soon to Hawaii with a mandatory stop at Ensenada to meet the legal requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886. I think that needs to be reviewed to put Mexico on notice.

[@lelandnanny967]

Three people on a hunger strike? That is a weight loss program for three.

[@MH-fb5kr]

good one!

[@ST52655]

😂

[@yaboytcell8961]

Exactly! All they did was a fast... I do those weekly and monthly lmfao.

[@carolnelsongerontologist]

I have done Mexico more than enough times. I say find other places that are different and not as run down and stimulate another economy.

[@KnoxFamily-rk4kn]

We just visited Cozumel yesterday. Tallying to the locals they are organizing demonstrations against it. They know that if the cruise industry diminishes ir stops they will loose their way of living completely.

[@ST52655]

We have more than enough tourists in Mexico.

[@addya.amiraddy6269]

Under the Passenger Vessel Service Act…of 1886…a cruise vessel (not registered in USA ) must stop in a foreign country (Mexico or Canada), prior to re-entering the USA. There is a solution. Have the cruise lines petition Congress to change the law.

[@robbroere1384]

I do not think the act states it has to be Mexico or Canada. just ANY none US port. Many Caribbean cruises do not go to Mexico, just any foreign port will do. Bahamas, Bermuda are often used without Mexico.

[@addya.amiraddy6269]

@@robbroere1384 You are correct. I was referring to US Coastal cruises…California coastal, Alaska cruises, and Canadian/ US coastal cruises.

[@eleanorc.6659]

No interest in going to Mexico, ever.

[@navyhmc8302]

Explain to me why I want to return to Mexico? While there are great places to visit, the additional fees, crime and unrest just aren't worth it.

[@samokeefe8050]

No more cruising to Mexico

[@lenakad1]

B - 75% cash and 125% future cruise credit would be fair. However, it’s not worth hunger strike - just avoid that cruise line altogether.

[@JennyatSea]

I am the 2nd woman who was kicked off the Odyssey world cruise over the private chat .I choose myself NOT to even attempt to rejoin the cruise but hired an attorney in October and we are filing a suit .

[@skeletor9121]

Maybe that’s why the cruise line is reversing their ban. Lawsuits they can’t win in my opinion.

[@sct4040]

I think you had a right to complain about the delays.

[@JennyatSea]

@@skeletor9121 they could have refunded both of our Monies within a short time of the termination and everything would have been fine, my lawsuit was filed over lack of refunding my money, my friend The Other Woman also asked to come back on the cruise as her money had not been refunded either. She had purchased a cabin and had a lot of money at risk. After 4 months if her having no access to the cabin she purchased, the owners finally agreed to let her board.

[@Surfcityham]

I presume you have an admiralty attorney representing you. You can sue the ship and have it arrested. Twenty years ago, the cost for the US Marshal to seize the ship in the US was $3000. Other countries will have different costs.

[@JennyatSea]

@@Surfcityham yes I do and yes that is under consideration

[@kepckatherinec805]

The Mexican cruise passenger fee of $42 is ridiculous. I wouldn’t go anywhere that charges for my presence and still expects that I will spend more of my money while visiting a port and its attractions. Instead, I’m happy to stay away.

[@ariesrgr8303]

Now wait a minute Mexico is charging an immigration fee to enter temporarily for a vacation!! lol the irony of that 😂

[@sct4040]

Irony?

[@Allthathingss]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Stop.It. And no free spending cards or housing either??? For shame 😶

[@timetraveler9218]

@@Allthathingss Good thing trump built the wall he promised.... oh wait he lied

[@dragonbone5000]

I am not American or Mexican, so correct me if I am wrong. Hasn’t Mexico always allowed Americans into Mexico for free, whereas Mexicans must get a visa that costs $185? Doesn’t that add up to billions of dollars? Or? If that’s the case, that is hardly fair. About time Mexico did something about that rubbish arrangement. Just saying….

[@sauronthegreat5799]

We should charge a fee to Mexico for every illegal immigrant that comes to the USA.

[@halfcabking]

if the new Mexico fee is only $12 more than what it was, I say the cruise lines need to pay. Mexico has the best port of calls in the world! inflation . pay them.

[@highlander1533]

We enjoy Mexico and love stopping there. For the size of our family, the fee would make it out of our range or reconsider about going that way. Plenty of other destinations in the Caribbean.

[@sugarpuddin]

Why go to Mexico? You have the entire Caribbean

[@Bullfeathers]

We were not fans of Mexican ports before after relative had a horrible experience with a vendor. We will now be sure we book only cruises that do not stop anywhere in that country.

[@gregorydi2646]

Most important thing is to keep the passengers, crew and the ship safe. The captain has to do what he feels is best. That’s why he’s the captain.

[@philipwilkinson3088]

Surely “hunger strike” and “ cruise ship” can’t be used in the same sentence.

[@johnnyv5995]

Mexico = No real loss. We stay on the ship when we dock in Cozumel or Costa Maya

[@steveturner1644]

@@johnnyv5995 they still going to charge you

[@Sam4got]

@@steveturner1644yep. Just like Victoria- the ship lands there at 8 pm - midnight. I never go to port because most businesses are closed and the true beauty of Victoria isn’t visible however we still pay the fee.

[@johnnyv5995]

@@steveturner1644 I know, I was simply stating that I am so done with Mexico and it would be a + if cruise lines took out of the itinerary.

[@1decee]

I love Costa Maya. You have to take the taxi to town

[@IdaHlavacek]

A , they wouldn' t be happy going to Antarctica and have further breakdowns. They forget that they have been fed and entertained during the days they were able to cruise.

[@ericchristensen7959]

Mexico please don't be greedy. Some is ok. But slamming your bread and butter may, or may not help.😢

[@joelaster7427]

We are taking 4 cruises out of Galveston this year and all have stops in Mexico. The potential cost increase for visiting ports in Mexico would probably cause us to reduce total number of cruises or not take cruises that stop in Mexico.

[@angiecarroll6489]

Ridiculous fees out of Mexico

[@Masterchief68a]

A. Yes they offered a fair compensation. Didn’t lose anything in Mexico! If the cruise lines decide not to go there I have no problem with that. Plenty of places to go that don’t start with “Mexico “!

[@Keep-on-ok]

A hunger strike on a cruise ship is ridiculous! 😅

[@kathyhayes5578]

yeah, I always thought a hunger strike at all was pretty ridiculous. It's like, go ahead, you're starving yourself affects no one but you!

[@dkh1020]

If this is enforced, I will no longer book cruises which visit Mexico.

[@TinkMoments]

If the new fee is added to Mexico I would elect to not cruise or choose a cruise that does not sail to Mexico.

[@hegone2005]

If the ship stopped in two or three Mexican ports would the charges be $82 and $126 or each passenger. If so, I would avoid those destinations.

[@loribradford541]

I don’t like Mexico anyway, but I definitely would avoid cruises going there.

[@SlotRocker]

A. It was fair but I understand their disappointment. As for Mexico charging $42, and on top of that an additional five dollar tax in certain ports as well, is excessive. You are getting nothing for that and if that much security is needed from their military, that is not a destination where citizens from other countries need to be visiting. Let’s put a hold on those ports of call, until they get a hold of their country.

[@GrumpyMeow-Meow]

I think the Mexico fee is politically motivated.

[@ashleyjones5396]

Of course, things are about to get extreme. We tax them, they tax us … only the people suffer 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@billbrasky8860]

The nerve of Mexico trying to charge tourists to visit. Biting the hand that feeds you, plenty of other Caribbean islands to visit

[@caseybartholow8466]

If Mexico passes that fee I won't return to Mexico. Since we're so close to Galveston, we can do last minute sailings for fairly cheap. This would remove the entire draw of the last minute vacation. I'm also sure Royal with Perfect day Mexico and the Cozumel beach club would be thrilled by lack of passengers.

[@Vicapr]

The fee is ridiculous and will cause me to make cruise plans that do not go visit any destinations in Mexico.

[@stevefausett5296]

Mexico is going to kill the golden goose with a fee like that.

[@deer_hunter77469]

We would prefer to cruise somewhere other than Mexico! Tired of the same old ports with nothing to do, most of the time we prefer to stay on the ship and enjoy the amenities!!

[@j.g7506]

Wow! Mexico is biting the hand that feeds them. Tourism is a $$$ maker.

[@paulmoulton4455]

You mean like Trump adding a 25% tariff to imports? How does it feel?

[@laraebradford44]

@@paulmoulton4455Maybe he should up them 50%.

[@paulmoulton4455]

You do realize americans pay the tariff right? Do you think the businesses will just absorb a 25% hit to their bottom line?

[@j.g7506]

@paulmoulton4455 we pay for a lot more than tariffs... We just never see it..

[@caddothegreat]

Maybe all drugs paid for by US Fed programs like medicare and medicaid should be made in America instead 80% made in China ?

[@lisagardner903]

I currently don't go to many cruises that visit Mexico because I think their government is corrupt and beholden to the cartels. The last few times I went to Mexico I didn't get off the ship anyway.

[@susanflaharty1724]

I would not pay that tax, especially since it helps the military. As an American I would not be supporting a different country’s military.

[@timhazeltine3256]

If you travel outside of the US and purchase food or something else you already do so in the form of sales tax or entry fees. Would you rather travel in countries without a functioning military?

[@cjhan47]

@@timhazeltine3256true, some people don’t live in reality trying to play patriotic on the internet while having no idea about how any of this works.

[@redlady222]

😂😂😂

[@vjsoeifi]

You wouldn't pay a tax that supports another countries military? Guess it's time for you to let the IRS know you're not paying taxes anymore.

[@Sam4got]

I would rather help support their military than the cartels. Mexico truly has a cartel problem.

[@dougabernathy9748]

Revoke the Jones Act and avoid Mexico entirely 🤣

[@bobharris6792]

This is greed. I think cruise lines should temporarily boycott Mexico ports to show how much cruisers impact the Mexican economy.

[@mikefromnebraska]

Can they waive the fee for U S citizens? Call it even for all that cross the border illegally?

[@KomarBrolan]

B - passengers paid big bucks for an Antarctic experience and the cruise line provided exactly none of it. So 100% refund.

[@nicolaseggers9769]

3 days out of 21. They offered more than enough.

[@JasonMGrainger]

While I agree on some form of compensation, I believe the offer was fair. 100% refund is crazy, you still had food(-3 people by choice), a place to stay and entertainment. We missed Gibraltar on a TA crossing on NCL Epic, the only announced it in the morning of, but looking back warning signs were there even leaving Florida. Ben & David 'a channel shows what we dealt with, and we were only offered $50

[@vickyconover9912]

I would not want to pay that fee! I might be able to understand it if they were going to do improvements for the ships. But not help their military that’s craziness.

[@sandipiller1675]

Paying extra to improve cruise ports is one thing but military support? Big no from me! Royal should definitely rethink building another Perfect Day resort there..invest the millions elsewhere. No longer interested in Mexico and not willing to pay those types of fees.

[@jacquelinejones4629]

Because residents in Charleston do not want cruise ships to HomePort there, Cruise lines should take Charleston off of their itineraries all together. Stop going to Mexico!

[@yanadashevski8243]

YES- of course it is fair, after all they did cruise to other locations and the company spent money feeding them, entertaining them, salaries and everything else should be also accounted for. Thank you very much for your work. 🥰

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thanks Yana! I appreciate you and your input!

[@catkiki7779]

I will skip mexico !!!

[@margaretatter4743]

No to Mexico. It's shouldn't be up to a visitor on a cruise ship to fund their military. Are they going to use their military to secure its boarder to the US? I will never sail to Mexico ever again.

[@jt2061]

B The cruise line compensation should also include hotel stay and food allowance for the 3 days in Argentina. Mexico should really do some math on the $42 charge just for docking.

[@tonycastellon1187]

Mexico ports are nothing to call home about. We only go because we live so close to Galveston. Looks like we'll be moving over to FL ports after next year.

[@blondesan2]

Pull out of Mexico if this is how they feel about us!

[@butalina]

Got news for you...Most countries now dislike us due to treasonous Trump winning election...Trump kept saying all the Mexican criminals were released from prison and sent here...Trump also called for huge Tariffs onto Mexico...(Which U.S, Consumers will pay for in higher prices that Mexico will charge...TRUMP STARTED THIS BS, NOT MEXICO....

[@ronaldboivin924]

… so why did Trump put tariffs against Mexico ? 😊

[@allenuic]

​@@ronaldboivin924I would not travel to Mexico if they charge me $42 daily tax. Mexico has the rights not to do business with US if they feel the tariff is unfair. It's a fair trade system.

[@ST52655]

And how does the United States feel about Mexico? They spread lies about it.

[@ST52655]

@@ronaldboivin924💯

[@JaneSmith-e8c]

B - If an airline promised to get you to Miami, but instead, took you to Montreal and offered you a 50% rebate..... ummmmm nope. This sounds like many credit card chargebacks will be coming; you cannot charge someone for something they didn't receive.

[@TexasbyStorm]

B. No - I seriously doubt many would have booked that cruise if it didn't include stopping by Antarctica. Otherwise who would pay $9K just to go slowly to Argentina? I agree they did not do enough. Although whats a hunger strike gonna do? That is silly.

[@Harold-u8c]

I stopped spending money when a cruise ship stopped in Mexico because of that country allowing immigrants to walk through it. Now I will,even avoid Mexican cruises.

[@bigj5119]

Stop going to Mexico Or charge Mexico 50 dollars for everyone coming from Mexico to the us legal or not.

[@debbiesmith401]

I will not go on any ship that goes to Cozumel, that is ridiculous

[@boysrus61]

The problem with the Mexico tax is that IMO the ports aren’t that great to begin with. See one and you’ve seen them all. I’d personally rather RCL stops at CocoCay more often with more ships.

[@gloriapalmer6629]

I feel the same way about the Caribbean islands. They are all the same despite different countries who used to occupy them. Very little in the way of things to do especially for those of us where are lucky enough to live in Florida with our own beautiful beaches. I am headed out next week on a 10 day HAL cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale. The ship itself will be the destination. Going with a friend I have not seen since before Covid. There is nothing I need in the way of shopping, it’s all a bunch of junk and totchkes. The islands used to sell unique upper end jewelry but one only needs so much of that and now everything is mass produced. It’s not special anymore. With regard to the Mexican fee….is that per passenger in each separate Mexican port or once you’ve paid your $42.00 at your initial Mexican port, are you done?

[@lisagardner903]

I cruise NCL and enjoy when they stop at their private islands in Belize and the Bahamas. They are beautiful, fun, and safe!

[@QuantumLegal]

I agree with you both. Ports in Mexico are not that impressive, but then again, I do find most stops in the Caribbean are kind of all the same. I'd just as soon stay on the ship now that I've experienced it. To that end, I will take one trip to Alaska over 100 trips to Mexico.

[@QuantumLegal]

@@lisagardner903 We just experienced NCL's private island in Belize, very pretty there.

[@romavictor5252]

Option A. Stuff can happen; that's a matter of life. If I were in their position, I would accept and go on-maybe next time. They can visit other places like Argentina and spend more time exploring the amazing Country.

[@Bob210]

Adios Mexico - no way will we support this

[@jackyukon2243]

It’s fair. Our last cruise out of San Francisco was delayed due an issue with the port. We were supposed to sail at 4pm on Tuesday. We didn’t board the ship until 12:30 am on Wednesday. They gave everyone a $25 on board credit. Drink package costs $60 per day. I think Princess made out pretty well.

[@averythompson5838]

B - 75% refund would have been a more fitting compensation for missing the purpose of the cruise choice.

[@bills7185]

B. The missed part of the cruise was the main reason most would choose this trip. In addition, they should be paying for the accommodations and expenses for having to stay 3 days before planned departures.

[@Plum_bird]

For a once in a lifetime experience, the compensation was not enough. I can only speak for myself, but I think the popularity behind Mexican cruises are that they were so affordable, once you take that off the table , It’s not the popular destination they think it is. Especially since there has been such an increase in crime. I do think a lot of cruises would appreciate visiting other ports in the Caribbean.

[@iati6294]

Flights and hotels in Cancun have being getting really expensive, so this year I only done cruising, next year I’ll just vacation in the USA, Las Vegas here I come.

[@elizabethsnyder5074]

A - Passengers got 18 days of cruising and 3 free days of excursions. Yes, it’s disappointing to not get to Antarctica, but hey, you had a good time anyway what all with sea days, entertainment, and staff catering to your every whim. Take the future cruise credit and be happy.

[@winterwolf2012]

A - No more Mexico!

[@davidlyon4226]

B, no. Antarctica was the featured portion of the cruise. 50% would not satisfy me.