Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country's most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect.

As of Aug. 1, the fee for foreign cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports increased from $5 to $10 per person, with additional increases scheduled over the next two years, according to Mexico's phased plan.

The charge applies to foreign cruise passengers visiting popular cruise destinations, including Cabo San Lucas...