 The Mexico Cruise Industry - A very optimistic future is on its way for the Mexican Cruise industry with a grand infrastructure plan that includes building 13 new cruise installations in both established and newcomer destinations: Puerto Cortes, Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, Guaymas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Punta Brava. Two of the installations, one in Puerto Vallarta, were inaugurated last year. Cruise ships started arriving at Guaymas’ new pier and terminal in October of 2008. Another development in Mazatlan is under construction, as well as in Manzanillo, which is in the bidding stages and a new terminal for Acapulco is also scheduled for 2009.
During 2008 Mexican ports received around 3 thousand cruises and welcomed an estimated of 6 million passengers. Mexico has an incredible potential for exponential growth; the richness and diversity of the country plays a key role in the uniqueness of each destination.
The Ministry of Tourism, the port authorities in conjunction with the destinations are uniting strategies to maximize the potential of the Mexican ports. Their main goal is to highlight the unique features of each destination including their music, history, culture, gastronomy and the variety of activities found in each port. Another important step is the collaboration and communication initiatives established among the Ministry of Tourism and local and state authorities in an effort to maintain every port informed of innovations, strategies and new developments.
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