Mexico’s cruise industry posted a strong first half of 2026, with passenger arrivals climbing 17.1 percent compared to the same period in 2025, according to Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism. The country welcomed 6.5 million cruise passengers across 1,839 ship arrivals during the first six months of the year. Cabo San Lucas Among Top Growth PortsOn the Pacific coast, Cabo San Lucas joined Puerto Chiapas and Mazatlán as leaders in cruise growth. For Baja California Sur, the growth underscores the region’s importance to Mexico’s cruise economy. Tourism officials have not yet released port-by-port breakdowns for the first half of 2026, but the overall figures point to a robust cruise season across Mexico’s key maritime gateways.