Nautical Sector in Quintana Roo Fell Short of Summer Operation Expectations

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Quintana Roo’s nautical sector operated at an average of 65% capacity during the summer vacation period, falling short of the 70% threshold the industry had hoped to reach, according to Francisco Fernández, president of the Asociados Náuticos de Quintana Roo (ANQ).

In an interview, Fernández said the sector only saw a maximum uptick of 5% during the busiest days of the holiday season. Industry members had expected a stronger close to the summer to help them remain stable through September and October, traditionally considered the low season.

“These aren’t bad numbers, but they aren’t the capacity we expected,” he said.

Fernández attributed the underwhelming performance largely to the impact of sargassum on the region’s coasts, as well as a reduction in available airline seats to Mexican Caribbean destinations.

Despite the setback, the industry leader said he remains optimistic about the final months of the year.

“We are optimistic that we will have a good stretch ahead. As long as we don’t get hit by hurricanes or similar events, we can maintain our work lines and normal operations,” he added.

The sector is now preparing for the upcoming winter vacation season, with plans to deploy various strategies to boost demand for nautical services in the state.