Ports strengthen to welcome larger cruise ships to the Mexican Riviera, boosting passenger volume by 10–15% next year with new vessels—yet Puerto Vallarta needs dredging and dock upgrades to stay competitive.
hipping lines have confirmed plans to deploy larger cruise ships to the Mexican Riviera beginning next year, aiming to boost passenger traffic across Pacific coast ports. Arturo Musi Ganem, president of the Association of Cruise Ship Tourism Companies (AMEPACT), said the move will drive a 10–15 percent rise in annual arrivals once the new vessels start calling . . .
