Cozumel is one of the most sought after destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, this island off Playa del Carmen fulfills the delights of visitors to the Riviera Maya. How to go by ferry to Cozumel? We give you the necessary information.
Cozumel is located 18 kilometers off the coast of Playa del Carmen, a beautiful island that made Jacques-Yves Cousteau fashionable with his dives in the fantastic reefs of the island. Thousands of divers come here to enjoy its crystal clear waters, marine fauna and the cliffs. It is a beauty to dive in Cozumel, and if you are not a diver you can enjoy the place in many other ways.
The island is large, and the southern part is the most developed, the north is very wild and has more difficult access.
-The area known as El Cielo will remain in suspension until March 31, 2020.
-While from April XNUMXst; Palancar and Colombia will return to the break. With a plan of "itinerant" breaks for diving and snorkeling sites.
-For August and September 2020, the suspension of activities in the Colombia reef and the Ladrillos and Cuevones sites of the Palancar reef system will return; including Heaven.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU INFORM BEFORE YOU GO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VISITING THESE PLACES. You can do it through the Facebook page of the Arrecifes Cozumel National Park
Cozumel has managed to accommodate the needs of tourism, being one of the most requested destinations in the Caribbean. It is very easy to visit it on your own or on a tourist excursion. If Cozumel is your vacation destination from the airport of Cancun You have the possibility of arriving by plane to the island. The other option is to cross by ferry to Cozumel, we will see the schedules and prices.
We live in the area since 2007, we are updated and we can help you on your trip
TRAJECT IN FERRY TO COZUMEL:
DURATION OF THE JOURNEY AND TIMES FERRY TO COZUMEL: the journey of 40 minutes that joins Playa del Carmen with Cozumel has a wide schedule, leaving before the 7 in the morning and returning the last ferry around the 10 of the night.
TYPES OF TICKET FROM FERRY TO COZUMEL: single trip (round trip) or round trip (round trip). Companies offer a small discount if you buy the round trip.
WHERE DOES THE FERRY COME TO COZUMEL?
Ferries or ferries to Cozumel leave from the Playa del Carmen terminal. It is very central and is close to where public transport stops, you will have no difficulty finding the place. The ticket offices to buy the tickets are just before the pier where the ferry to Cozumel departs.
LOCATION IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN DEL FERRY TO COZUMEL: 1 Sur y 5ta Avenida, next to the sea.
To pass the car you must go to the Calica-Venado terminal
COMPANIES IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO CROSS IN FERRY A COZUMEL:
- ULTRAMAR: It is the most comfortable company in services and schedules. Ferries leave almost every half hour, TICKET PRICE: 390 mxn round trip (round trip), simple 200 pesos. 140 pesos for Quintana Roo with official identification. Children from 0 to 12 months do not pay. From 12 months to 1,20 height cm pay 130 single weights, and 250 the round one. 15 years and older adult rate. PAYMENT TYPE: You can pay in pesos, dollars or with a card. Check the Ultramar ferry times and prices to Cozumel
- WINJET: the other company that operates from the pier of Playa del Carmen, have a discount if you buy online. Services and prices similar to the previous company TICKET PRICE: Check Winjet ferry times and prices to Cozumel
CROSS BY CAR TO COZUMEL: FROM CALICA-DEER
- TRANSCARIBE: This terminal is for crossing with vehicle to Cozumel. It is not in Playa del Carmen, it is located on the road Tulum - Playa del Carmen Km. 282 + 600 next to Xcaret Park, 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen. TICKET PRICE: Check Cozumel ferry schedules and prices with TransCaribe
PARKING AT THE TERMINALS:
If you drive by car Playa del Carmen you can leave the car in the parking lot which is located near the terminal. If there is no place they offer other parking lots in the area or you can park on the street and walk a little more.
It is always safer in a parking lot, although personally I have never had a theft incident for leaving it on the street.
GO BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE FERRY TERMINALS TO COZUMEL:
If you are staying in an all-inclusive hotel in Riviera Maya or Cancun, you must take a bus or a collective van to Playa del Carmen. The terminals of these transports in both cases are 10 minutes walk, so it is close. I leave the link that can be useful on how to move in public transport by Riviera Maya.
HOW TO MOVE AND WHAT TO VISIT ON THE ISLAND OF COZUMEL
Cozumel is to be a couple of nights minimum if you have time. You will have time to know the best spots and beaches. A day in Cozumel is not bad either, it gives you time to savor the best of the place. Let's see what the island has to offer.
What to visit in Cozumel
The most visited places are Chankanaab Park, San Gervasio archaeological zone, Punta Sur, Punta Celarain Lighthouse, Punta Molas, Punta Chiqueros, Palancar National Park.
There are beaches with services and comfort for visitors and locals such as Playa Azul, Playa Uvas, Playa San Francisco, Playa Mía or Mr. Sancho's. There are many other lonely beaches without services, just watch out for the strong waves and currents of the island.
- PALANCAR BEACH: the entrance is free, it is public access. There are several restaurants and they offer chaise lounges or snorkel equipment rental.
- SOUTH POINT: the entrance is 288 pesos per person, you have all kinds of services to enjoy the place.
- CHANKANAAB PARK: the entrance is 414 pesos per person, the same is a place that offers all kinds of services.
- HEAVEN: the famous reef is about 800 meters from the coast, so you go by boat. Tours to here leave from the San Miguel pier, near where the ferry arrives at Cozumel. You can hire it before.
- SAINT GERVASIO: It is the most visited archaeological zone of the 10 vestiges that exist on the island. the entrance per person is 183 pesos. Complete information of the San Gervasio archaeological zone
How to get around in Cozumel
In the north you must go with a vehicle prepared for the dirt tracks, it is the wildest part of Cozumel. For the rest of the island, any car is fine. You can also explore the island by bicycle.
There are different ways of visiting Cozumel, each one of us has our way of traveling, so I explain it to you so you can choose yours. You must bear in mind that where the ferry leaves you in Cozumel are not the best beaches and places to visit.
The island is large so you must move around in a vehicle, which is why it is easy for many to visit it on tour.
- FREE BY TAXI, RENTING CAR OR SCOOTER: As we have explained in this article, you can cross and go to Cozumel on your own, from there you can move by taxi or rent a car. car rental per day is about 1200 pesos for 24 hours. IMPORTANT: Bring your credit card and driver's license. Taxis are not cheap, I do not know reference prices, only transport from the airport by taxi.
- FROM THE AIRPORT: Cozumel airport to downtown charge from 90 pesos per person. If you travel the kilometer from the airport to the highway, a taxi takes you downtown for 65 pesos.
- TOURS THAT SELL YOU: In the vicinity of the terminals you will see staff dressed in colorful t-shirts (t-shirts) selling tours, both on the beach side and arriving in Cozumel. Boat tours depart from the San Miguel pier. They sell complete tours with Palancar, El Cielo, Cielito and Colombia from 750 pesos per person to 1200 pesos, look for your option and luck haggling 😉
- ON EXCURSION FROM YOUR HOTEL: many choose the convenience of buying a tour from your hotel.
TOURS TO THE ISLAND OF COZUMEL
If you are interested in booking a tour I leave you the agency GET YOUR GUIDE that offers good excursions around the island of Cozumel. You can buy directly with them from the blog.easily and safely, cancel up to 24 hours before the tour. It is a great option to get to know the island, for sure you find the perfect excursion for you.
If you are looking to go to El Cielo beach in Cozumel, where to swim among starfish in crystal clear waters, I recommend you book this excursion. As you can see Cozumel has a lot to offer, but this beach is special.
REEFS IN COZUMEL EL CIELO AND PLAYA MÍAWHERE TO SLEEP IN COZUMEL:
There are quite different areas in Cozumel, depending on whether you want to be in the village within reach of all the services or in a more remote accommodation looking for tranquility. So for those who want the convenience of walking and enjoying the nightlife, I recommend the hotels in the center of the island, where the ferry arrives. If you are going to disconnect there hotels and houses in the southern tip of the island that offer you tranquility.
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How do I get from the ferry station in Cozumel to the Iberostar Cozumel hotel?
Hi Luis, you will not have any problems, once you arrive in Cozumel there are taxis in the terminal. You can contact your hotel to see if they provide transfer service as well, some offer it.
Happy stay,
Hello, does anyone know how much taxis charge? it would be from the ferry to the grand park royal cozumel hotel, thank you very much
Hello Juan Pablo, if it is not for now, I can find out. regards
Hello Sandra,
We would like to go snorkeling to the reef in Palancar. I know there is a Palancar route and heaven but we would like to spend the day in Palancar. What are you suggesting?
Hello Carla, I give you the contact of an accredited guide in Cozumel with whom you can support yourself, he knows the area much better to give you information: 987 800 1561 (Mario).
I hope it serves you, have a good trip
at the gfny event, cosumel hotels are filled
Hello Sandra! Do you know if I can cross by car to Cozumel without prior reservation? ??
Hi Almu, yes you can, but in high season as now go early, look at the schedules and calculate a now before minimum departure.
Good trip
Hello, is there cheap transportation from the Cozumel ferry terminal, to Cozumel airport?
Hi Sandra, there are combis that pass in front of the airport, they do not leave you inside. You should walk a little less than a kilometer to the terminal. Some taxi drivers are likely to tell you that there are no buses, but they do pass: ask where they leave. Best regards.
Hola!
Can I travel on the ferry to Cozumel with my own bicycle?
Hi Glo, there is a place for bikes, no problem. Now I don't remember if they make you pay an extra, I owe you that one.
Good way,
I am in Playa del Carmen and I want to see if in the remainder of the day I can go to know Cozumel and what should I do to achieve it.
We bring a small car because it is advisable to get on a ferry to move there?
Hi Héctor, I would say that it is a short time and too much trouble to go to Cozumel at that time and return, it is not worth it by car. And without a car you have few hours of sun, better another plan to my mind. Regards,
Hi Sandra, I can go to heaven without hiring a tour, that is, take the ferry from PDC to COZUMEL and being in COZUMEL move by taxi
thank you very much for your help
Hi Daniel, good luck you write to me. The El Cielo, Palancar, Colombia and El Cielo reef areas are closed from the October 7 until further notice. It is to give rest to reefs that are very damaged. Right now I update this information on the blog. The answer is yes, one can go for free. The information in case you are interested in the press: https://www.yucatan.com.mx/mexico/cierran-el-cielo-y-otros-arrecifes-de-coral-en-cozumel
Greetings, any other questions I try to support you.
Hi Sandra, are the reef areas still closed for diving? I'm going in March and I wish I could dive there. What is the best area to dive? I'm only going one day
Also, I wanted to ask you, how do I move from the port to the ruins? and to the beaches ?? how much is the motorcycle rental worth? Can anyone rent them or is something special needed?
Hello Blanca, sorry for the delay, I saw that you were going in March and I preferred to answer you from home quietly. For snorkeling you have Punta Sur Park (290 pesos per person), Chankanaab Park (420 pesos per person) as alternatives. You can go for free by renting transport (a car costs 24 hours over 1200 pesos, a motorcycle I do not know. IMPORTANT: carry a credit card for the deposit and the driver's license), by taxi I do not know prices but they are not cheap and the excursions They leave from the San Miguel dock, near where the ferry leaves.
The news is «The statement explains that“ by virtue of continuing to protect and restore the area, ”the area known as“ El Cielo ”will remain in suspension until March 31, 2020.
While from April XNUMX; "Palancar" and Colombia will return to the break ". With a plan of "itinerant" breaks for diving and snorkeling sites.
For August and September 2020, the suspension of activities will return to the "Colombia" reef and the "Ladrillos" and "Cuevones" sites of the "Palancar" reef system; including "Heaven".
Any questions here we are, have an excellent trip.
Hello! I have planned to go (a group of 5 or 6 in total) to cozumel and visit Punta Sur, what do you recommend to transfer me? Do you know how much a taxi charges me to take me?
Thank so much for your help
Hello Sara, the rent of a car per day comes out to about 1200 pesos, in case you are interested in that means. In a taxi I couldn't tell you, sorry. I know they are not cheap. The same goes tours to Punta Sur. From the moment you arrive in Cozumel they offer you all the possibilities.
Enjoy the island a lot?
Hello Sandra. I am from Argentina and I have tickets to Cancun in the month of November. I am in the stage of organizing my trip and I am really interested in going to Cozumel for 5 or 6 days.
Unfortunately when I read the news that some areas of the reefs are closing in stages, I am left wondering whether or not to go to that destination. Do you think it's worth going the same way even if the reefs close?
Is there an official page where they indicate when the reefs will be open or closed?
Thank you in advance for all the information! Regards!!!
Hi Alejandro, how are you doing? I do not know an official page to tell you. We are going to do one thing, I am going to contact a Cozumel guide who knows how to give me the information. Surely for this November they will open, but I'm telling you for sure. Give me a few days and I will answer you in this way and thus you will have a easier time of what to do.
Kind regards to Argentina,
Hello again Alexander. I updated the information to provide the page where they give the reports: you can communicate directly with Parque de los Arrecifes. I spoke directly with them and they will be open on your dates almost all the reefs, El Cielo too. In El Cielo they have changed the regulations, now they have placed buoys and there is greater control such as not using sunscreens that are not biodegradable. It will not be any inconvenience for you to visit reefs, enjoy Cozumel a lot ??
Anything here we are?♀️
Hello Sandra! First of all, thank you very much for all the information you provide to everyone. It is very helpful. I ask you some questions:
Do you know of any car rental company that allows me to pick it up in Cancun and return it in Playa del Carmen before crossing to Cozumel?
Can you recommend a dive center in Cozumel?
Is there any way to go from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilá to cross to Holbox?
Thank you very much already!
Hello Leo, it's good that the information is useful to you, with all the love we do it?
-Most of the large companies that rent cars are based in Cancun and Playa, so you will have no problem finding yours: Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, MexRentACar (there are many). What I recommend, if it is only to do that section, is to go by transfer, so as not to occupy so much time in the rental. It would be more practical, comfortable and surely cheaper also the transfer.
-I ask and I tell you: contact Benji 9841062910, a friend of the diver in the area recommends it to me.
-There are buses from Palya to Chiquilá, but right now I don't know if they are operational. I give you a website with specific information about transfers to Holbox: https://el.holboxeno.com/como-llegar-a-holbox-horarios-autobuses-traslados-renta-auto-taxis-vuelos.html
Any questions you can find us here.
Best regards ?
Good morning Sandra,
Thank you for all the info. We rented a car to be able to tour the peninsula at our own pace, but we wanted to spend a few days in Cozumel. Do you know if we can cross with our rental car? that way we would not save having to rent another there. If so, what is the procedure? Can you tell me how much it would cost? and the million dollar question… according to the sargassum monitor there is a large part of the island that is free, is that so? Is it worth spending a few days there or is it better to opt for another alternative?
Millions of thanks.
Hello Celia, yes you can go by rental car to Cozumel. You have the information in the article in the section "CROSSING BY CAR TO COZUMEL", it is a ferry to transport vehicles, so no problem. Regarding sargassum, there are several areas of Cozumel that are free of sargassum. I leave you a Facebook page that gives good information about sargassum, so you can choose better: https://www.facebook.com/RedSargazo
Have an excellent trip, good path?