Very Soon Cruise Passengers Arriving in Jamaica Will Pay a New Fee

Jamaican authorities will levy a new US$2 tourism enhancement fee on each cruise passenger arriving on the Caribbean isle as of May 1.

According to Jamaican tourism minister Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, the new fee will raise capital to maintain and improve Jamaica´s tourism infrastructure. Air travelers to Jamaica will pay a US$10 fee in addition to the country´s existing departure tax.