Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Makes First Call in Cozumel With Over 1,300 Passengers
Cozumel, Quintana Roo — The cruise ship Margaritaville at Sea Paradise made its inaugural call in Cozumel on Tuesday, carrying more than 1,300 passengers and crew members.
The vessel docked at the SSA Mexico International Cruise Terminal, where local officials and company representatives held a traditional plaque exchange ceremony.
According to federal data recently released by the Tourism Department, Mexican ports received 3.6 million cruise passengers in the first quarter of 2026, a 9.9% increase compared to the same period last year.
During their stay, passengers and crew visited various tourist attractions on the island, including beaches, shopping areas, and natural sites.
The arrival of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise adds to Cozumel’s steady stream of cruise traffic throughout the year. The island maintains one of the largest cruise operations in Latin America, driven by its strategic Caribbean location and port infrastructure.
After its stop in Cozumel, the ship continued its itinerary to West Palm Beach, Florida, according to the cruise line’s schedule.
Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx
