The port of Mazatlán registered the arrival of the Royal Princess , an operation that marks the 75th docking of the season, according to data released by the Sinaloa Tourism Secretariat.
This dynamic sustains the rebound of maritime tourism in the area, with a total of more than 283.000 cruise passengers and an economic impact exceeding 446 million pesos 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 the arrival schedule to Mazatlán.
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 emphasize that, towards the end of October , cruise ship activity resulted in a significant boost for communities, both in urban areas and in the rural environments that make up the tourist circuits.
The 75th docking took place this Tuesday and belongs to the Princess Cruises shipping company , which maintains Mazatlán as a regular stop on its Pacific itineraries.
Tours, services and perception of the destination
During their stay, the travelers —from Mexico and abroad— travelled in the traditional pulmonías , open-air vehicles characteristic of the port, to explore the historic center, the boardwalk and nearby towns.
In addition to the beaches, the offer includes activities such as shark diving , encounters with sea lions , gastronomic routes and cultural experiences, elements that raise the perception of quality of the destination.
The state Secretary of Tourism, Mireya Sosa Osuna , highlighted the coordinated work between authorities and service providers, and emphasized that the tourist diversity, gastronomy and hospitality have kept Mazatlán among the best valued sun and beach destinations in the country.
With the pace of arrivals observed this year, the sector expects the trend to continue in the coming months, favoring new stopovers and greater opportunities for the local tourism value chain.
With the milestone of the 75th docking and figures exceeding 283.000 visitors and 446 million pesos in economic impact, Mazatlán reaffirms its role as a prominent stop on the Pacific coast , supported by infrastructure, services, and a proposal that responds to the demands of cruise tourism.
