Mexico

Connecting Cruises and Communities

Cruise tourism has been part of life in Mexico for more than sixty years. In Quintana Roo, Baja California Sur and Yucatán, we see how visitors come eager to learn about our history, enjoy our beaches and taste the flavors we grew up with in our mercados. When ships dock, the benefits ripple through our neighborhoods — from family-owned restaurants to artisans at local markets.

Support Cruise Tourism in Mexico

Creating Local Opportunity

Every cruise ship arrival brings work to our coastal towns. Artisans, restaurateurs, taxi drivers and workers supporting guests enjoying everything from beach clubs to cultural and historic sites benefit from a more reliable income and a stronger base for small businesses.

Boost Household Incomes

For many families along Mexico’s coasts, the pesos earned on ship days help cover the cost of essentials like rent, groceries, school supplies and medical bills. Cruise tourism makes it possible to invest in our children’s futures while keeping alive the crafts, traditions, and skills that have been passed down for generations.

Build Resilient Communities

Cruise partnerships with communities stretch far beyond the shorelines. Investments in port infrastructure, transport, hospitality industry training and local services help us prepare for long-term growth. These efforts give residents new skills, better opportunities and a stronger voice in protecting our environment.

Protect Shared Spaces

Our reefs, mangroves and historic centers are part of our everyday lives. Working with cruise lines, we are finding ways to safeguard these spaces so they remain places our families can enjoy, and visitors can appreciate with respect.

Did You Know?

Cruise tourists in Quintana Roo are projected to inject about 500 million pesos into local economies this year.

Along Mexico’s coasts, cruise lines and local groups are working together to restore and protect fragile ecosystems. Mangroves, dunes and seagrass beds are being replanted by conservation groups and cruise lines, creating jobs and training opportunities in Mahahual.

Community Voices and Ambassadors

From artisans in Cozumel to family-run food stalls in Progreso, Mexicans are shaping the future of cruise tourism. These voices highlight how visitor spending supports families, traditions and communities across our coasts. Share your story and join neighbors doing the same.

Whether you are a business owner, a worker in the tourism industry or an advocate living in a port city, submit your story below:

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