Mexico cruise tax delayed following industry backlash: What to know [Video]

The recently announced cruise tax to hit passengers who are traveling through Mexico will be delayed.

Following some “disappointment at [the] current situation,” the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced the six-month tax implementation delay, according to a press release.

The new Federal Law of Rights tax on cruise passengers was supposed to take place beginning Jan. 1, but after a meeting with Mexican government officials last week, the FCCA has postponed the implementation until July 1, 2025.

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“While the proposed postponement provides a temporary reprieve, FCCA stresses that more comprehensive measures are required to address broader concerns about the tax’s devastating impact on cruise tourism, Mexico’s economy, and the livelihoods of its coastal communities,” the FCCA’s press release said.

Following the six-month delay, tourists aboard cruise ships will be charged an additional $42 per passenger in taxes and fees.

Before the tax delay was announced, Fox News Digital spoke with Stewart Chiron, a …