Is it safe to cruise to Mexico right now? What those sailing out of Galveston should know
KHOU • • world
Key Points:
- U.S. officials have issued a travel alert for parts of Mexico due to increased violence and security operations following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”) in Jalisco, affecting popular cruise destinations like Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Progreso.
- Several cruises departing from Galveston in late February and March 2026 include stops in Mexican ports under the alert, with major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line currently maintaining itineraries but monitoring the situation closely.
- The U.S. Department of State advises Americans in affected Mexican states to shelter in place, avoid law enforcement areas, stay aware of surroundings, and follow local authorities' instructions due to
