Dolphin Excursions Heavily Restricted In Mexico – What Cruise Guests Need to Know!

Cruise passengers heading to Mexico, take note! A brand new national law—Mincho’s Law—has just gone into effect, banning several popular dolphin interaction activities across all dolphin habitats in Mexico, including Cozumel. In this episode, we break down what’s changed, which dolphin experiences are now prohibited, and what your options are if you’ve already booked an excursion through cruise lines like Royal Caribbean. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, this is cruise news you need to know. 📅 Law enacted: June 2025 📍 Affected ports: All Mexican ports including Cozumel 🚢 Cruise lines impacted: Royal Caribbean (others expected to follow) 🔔 Subscribe for more cruise updates, tips, and news every week! Visit our channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPT1lSosiZN3Od_M1WNr7UQ You can also find us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/getlostwithbenandgareth/ Cheers, Ben & Gareth x