Today’s Boarding Call is all about money, flowers, and cruise TV!

Mexico has officially doubled its cruise passenger fee from $5 to $10, with even bigger increases already scheduled for the next two years. GFree breaks down what the new charge means for cruisers heading to popular ports like Cozumel and Costa Maya.

Plus, Princess Cruises is returning to the Rose Parade in 2027 with a massive float covered in more than 320,000 natural materials, and a new cruise-focused series called Grand Voyages is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

And today’s Travel Tip of the Day is an important reminder to look beyond the advertised cruise fare and budget for the true cost of your vacation.