The was initially going to be implemented in January but has now been pushed to July.

It was initially passed by the Mexican Senate last week.

The major cruise ports in Mexico include Cabo San Lucas, Costa Maya, Ensenada, and Puerto Vallarta.

A cruise ship in Mexico

A Celebrity cruise ship seen over a small beach while docked in Cozumel, Mexico.Credit:Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure

The Association represents cruise operators who dock in Mexico and the surrounding region.