Mexico sees 5.6 million cruise passengers in H1 2025, up 8.4% from 2024

Mexico welcomed 5.6 million cruise passengers in the first half of 2025, an 8.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the country’s Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora.

The data, provided by the Mexican Navy, also shows that 1,639 cruise ships docked at Mexican ports from January to June—up 7.8% year over year.

“These figures confirm that Mexico continues to consolidate its position as one of the world’s most attractive cruise destinations,” said Rodríguez. 

“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.”

The busiest ports during this period were Cozumel and Mahahual in Quintana Roo; Ensenada in Baja California; Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur; and Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco.

Cozumel saw the highest volume, with 685 cruise arrivals and 2.4 million passengers. 

Mahahual followed with 302 ships and 1.2 million passengers. 

Cabo San Lucas recorded 134 arrivals and welcomed 480,198 passengers.

Tourism officials expect continued growth in the second half of the year, reinforcing the importance of cruise tourism in driving economic activity across Mexico’s coastal regions.

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