Cozumel Island : Getting There

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Direct By Air

Cozumel Island, Mexico has an international airport on the island so many airlines fly directly to the island. Unfortunately, during low seasons, not all departure cities offer direct flights to the island. These flights usually fly directly to Cancun and then you will need to take land & ferry transportion - see below.

Cancun to Cozumel by Air

Maya Air offers direct flights from Cancun to Cozumel - ~15 minute flight.

Land/Ferry Via Cancun (See map of Cozumel).  

1. Airport Bus or Minivan transfer to Playa Del Carmen bus terminal (~50 minutes)
2. Walk from Playa Del Carmen bus terminal to ferry pier (~10 minute walk)
3. Ferry from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel (~45 minutes)
4. Taxi to hotel (taxis are lined up infront of the ferry pier

Cancun Airport (3 Terminals)

Baggage Claim	Airport Shopping	Exchange Booth	Airport Exit	Outside Airport

Airport Transfer "Collectivo"or minivan: ~$24 USD/person one way.
To Playa Del Carmen (~ 50 minutes traveling time), then Ferry to Cozumel (approximately 45 minutes traveling time).

Warning: There are tons of timeshare sales people at the airport who will pretend to know who you are or said to be representing your hotel. Do not pay attention to these people unless you are interested in timeshare. They will offer tours and gifts for a half day presentation.

Express Bus: ~$8.50 USD/person one way.
From Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen Bus Terminal (~ 50 minutes traveling time), then Ferry to Cozumel (approximately 45 minutes traveling time). ~$24 USD/person one way. The buses are scheduled. The bus departs from terminal 2.

Pre-arranged airport transportation.

Pre-arranged transportation is not necessary but now the rates are very competitive. Grayline tour operator.

Ferry from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel: ~$12.50 USD/adult one way.

The drop will be downtown near or at the bus terminal in Playa Del Carmen. 10 minute to the ferry pier - just walk towards the waterfront. Diagonally across (right side) the bus terminal, there is a booth for "Cozumel Ferry". You can purchase your tickets there. (If it's closed you can buy it at the booth on the left side of the ferry pier.) With luggage, the easiet direction is to walk along this street all the way until you see "Carlos 'n Charlie". Then turn left and you will see the waterfront and the ferry pier. Just before the pier, there will be 2 booths selling tickets. Cost is the same. Time is the same. "Ultramar" is a newer boat. Then you will need to wait in line.

Bus Terminal	Across Terminal	Carlos 'n Charlies	Ferry Pier	Ferry

Daily Ferry Schedule (Central Standard Time)

Cozumel Ferry Pier

The ferry lands downtown. If you checked your luggage, go to the luggage pick up area and give your tickets for the luggage. You will see booths selling tours, car rentals, etc along the pier. There are tons of taxis lined up on the street at the end of the pier on the right side. The taxi system is regulated. Always take the taxi at the front of the line.

Ferry Pier	Luggage	Booths	Downtown	Ferry Schedule

Vehicle Ferry Service (Central Standard Time)

Reservations suggested at least a day in advance or even earlier. Have exact change & your car license ready. The information number is 872-0950. The ferry is scheduled to leave as scheduled depending on weather/water conditions and the vehicles should be in line hours prior to departure.

Punta Venado (Calica) is located approximately 7 km south of the Playa Del Carmen. Crossing time is estimated at 60 minutes. Does not include loading/unloading time. For more information, contact Trans del Caribe in Cozumel: (987) 872-7688 / (987) 872-7671 / (987) 872-7504. Email: transcaribe@transcaribe.com.mx.

Please be advised that rates are subject to change. At the time of print, the rates are quoted as best and current as possible (most rates are converted from pesos).

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