The port of Mazatlán registered the arrival of Royal Princess, an operation that marks the berth number 75 of the season, according to data released by the Sinaloa Tourism Secretariat.
This dynamic supports the upswing in maritime tourism in the area, with an accumulated more than 283.000 cruise passengers and an outlay that exceeds 446 million pesos in so far this year.
Economic impact and balance of arrivals
According to official reports, the Royal Princess docked with 3.600 passengers and a crew of approximately 1.350 people, reinforcing the flow of visitors that has characterized Mazatlán's arrival schedule.
The expenditure associated with these operations already exceeds 446 million pesos, with direct benefits for guides, transporters, restaurateurs and businesses, an effect that consolidates the port as a key piece of the cruise industry in Mexico.
Local authorities stress that, towards the October closing, cruise ship activity has resulted in a significant boost for communities, both in urban areas and in the rural areas that make up the tourist circuits.
The 75th berth took place this Tuesday and belongs to the shipping company Princess Cruises, which maintains Mazatlán as a regular stopover on its Pacific itineraries.
Tours, services and perception of the destination
During their stay, the travelers—from Mexico and abroad—moved around in the traditional pneumonia, open-top vehicles characteristic of the port, to discover the historic center, the seafront and nearby towns.
In addition to the beaches, the offer includes activities such as shark diving, meetings with sea lions, gastronomic routes and cultural experiences, elements that elevate the perception of quality of the destination.
The state tourism secretary, Mireya Sosa Osuna, highlighted the coordinated work between authorities and service providers, and stressed that tourism diversity, gastronomy and hospitality have kept Mazatlán among the sun and beach destinations best rated in the country.
With the pace of arrivals observed this year, the sector expects that the trend continues in the coming months, fostering new scales and greater opportunities for the local tourism value chain.
With the milestone of docking 75 and figures above 283.000 visitors and 446 million pesos in revenue, Mazatlán reaffirms its role as a prominent stop on the Pacific, supported by infrastructure, services and a proposal that responds to the demand of cruise tourism.
