Mexico receives 5.1 million tourists aboard 2041 cruise ships in Jan-Oct 2022

Cozumel remains world’s busiest cruise port of call
2022-12-25
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Mexico receives 5.1 million tourists aboard 2041 cruise ships in Jan-Oct 2022

A total of 2041 cruise ships arrived in Mexican ports during this period, carrying a staggering 5.1 million passengers

With 5.1 million cruise passengers arriving in the country in the first 10 months of the year 2022, Mexico emerges as one of the largest cruise destinations in the world. Cozumel on the Mayan coast remains the world’s busiest port of call.
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Mexico has seen a surge in cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers in the first 10 months of 2022, says Miguel Torruco Marqués, Secretary of Tourism of the Mexican government.

According to a press statetement issued by the tourism department, a total of 2041 cruise ships arrived in Mexican ports during this period, carrying a staggering 5.1 million passengers. This influx of tourists significantly boosted the local economy, with USD 390.1 million being brought into the country.

Marqués says that since cruising resumed earlier last year, Mexico has firmly re-established itself as one of the most popular cruise destinations worldwide. He adds that with Cozumel, the country has the busiest port of call in the world, and destinations on both sides of the country continue to draw cruise ships and their passengers in large numbers.

The ministry says that majority of the 2041 cruise ships and 5.1million passengers arrived at six key ports namely Cozumel on Costa Maya, also known as Mahahual, Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. These six ports welcomed a combined total of 94.6 pc of all cruise passengers arriving in Mexico from January to October.

On the Caribbean side of the country, traditionally one of the most popular cruise destinations, Cozumel, located in the state of Quintana Roo, saw the arrival of 864 cruise ships and a staggering 2,175,532 passengers during the ten-month period. Costa Maya also located in Quintana Roo, received 363 cruise ships and 893,055 passengers. The Pacific Coast and the Mexican Riviera performed equally well, with Ensenada in Baja, California, receiving 250 cruise ships and 539,456 passengers.

Cabo San Lucas in Baja, California saw 164 cruise ships and 356,641 passengers arriving on its shores. Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco received 130 cruise ships and 305,106 passengers, and Mazatlan in Sinaloa saw 103 arrivals and 272,021 passengers.

Torruco Marqués, praised the success of these ports in attracting such a large number of cruise ship visitors. Torruco Marqués stated that the arrival of these cruise passengers during the first ten months of the year represented a significant boost to the country’s economy and tourism industry.

On average, guests who visited one of the ports in Mexico spent, on average, USD 75.8, surpassing by 11.1 pc of what was registered in the same period of 2021 of USD 68.2.

Mexico has long been a popular destination for cruise ship holidays, and these latest figures demonstrate the country’s continued appeal to travelers. With stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and a range of exciting activities and attractions, it is easy to see why so many people choose to spend their holidays in Mexico.

As the country continues to welcome an increasing number of cruise ship visitors, this trend will likely continue in the future. In fact, Cozumel has predicted that it will surpass the 3 million passenger mark in 2022.

While this is still some distance from the historical records that the popular cruise port recorded in 2019, which was 3.8 million, Mexico has proven to be a must-visit destination.

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