Mexico recorded 5.6 million cruise passengers during the first six months of 2025, representing an 8.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism.
The growth was supported by 1,639 cruise ship arrivals at Mexican ports between January and June, marking a 7.8% rise from the previous year, based on data provided by the Mexican Navy.
Cozumel in Quintana Roo handled the highest volume of cruise traffic, with 685 ship arrivals and 2.4 million passengers. Mahahual (Costa Maya), also in Quintana Roo, recorded 302 ship arrivals and 1.2 million passengers, while Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur saw 134 cruise ships carrying 480,198 passengers.
Other busy cruise ports during this period included Ensenada in Baja California and Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, though specific passenger figures for these destinations were not provided.
“These figures confirm that Mexico continues to consolidate its position as one of the world’s most attractive cruise destinations,” Rodríguez said. “The strengthening of the National Port System, through investment announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, along with coordinated efforts at all levels of government, will translate this growth into economic development and well-being for port communities across the country."
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by the Government of Mexico. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
