Best Mexico Ferry Trips — Our Top 9

1.Ultramar Ferry, Regular round ticket, Playa del Carmen-Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · 30 to 35 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Take Ultramar’s regular round-trip ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel in about 30 to 35 minutes. You’ll exchange your reservation for boarding passes at the official Navega federal pier ticket office, then wait in the terminal 30 minutes before departure. Expect roomy seating, optional snacks and drinks, and possible live music.

“We were able to custom our tour to our liking. My wife and I are not very mobile. We asked our guide, Charley, if we could spend most of our time riding in the Jeep. He accommodated us very well”

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2.Luxury FERRY Xcaret: From Cancun to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Take Grupo Xcaret’s modern ferry from Embarcadero Isla Mujeres in Cancun’s Hotel Zone to Isla Mujeres in about 30 minutes. Choose indoor air-conditioned seating or an outdoor spot, bring your pet, use onboard Wi-Fi, and return on a flexible round-trip ticket. Bring your voucher and official photo ID, and allow time to exchange your booking for boarding tickets.

“Peace of mind. Clean and safe. Air conditioning and indoor seating options. Pay attention to times and you’ll have a perfect trip.”

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3.Luxury FERRY Xcaret: From Playa del Carmen to Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Take the 45-minute FERRY Xcaret from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel in a clean, air-conditioned boat with WiFi, restrooms, luggage storage, pet space, and outdoor seating. Your open ticket lets you choose from 28 daily departures. Bring identification, arrive early to exchange your voucher, and consider motion-sickness medicine for rough water.

“Well organized, smooth sailing, clean ferry, and very polite crew. Round trip & one way affordable pricing.”

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4.Round Trip Ferry to Isla Mujeres from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Take an Ultramar catamaran from Cancun’s Puerto Juarez area to Isla Mujeres in about 30 to 45 minutes. Ride in air-conditioned comfort or head to the upper deck for Caribbean views. Your return is open for up to 48 hours, but transport to the port and food cost extra.

“The ferry ride was great however a shuttle service should be included from hotel to Puerta Juarez due to it being away from everything else. Not an easy transportation arrangement. After being frustrated with not being able to ride bus there and time wasted we finally took a taxi.”

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5.Holbox Island Tour Golf Cart Ferry with Lunch and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $170

Travel from Riviera Maya hotels to Holbox Island by bus and ferry, then see the island by golf cart, eat lunch, and visit Punta Mosquito. The day runs about 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and includes transport, a bilingual guide, ferry tickets, lunch, and two hours by golf cart. A $6 port tax is extra.

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6.Traslado compartido de ida y vuelta Apto-Hotel-Apto Cozumel Con Tickets de Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Travel from Cancun Airport to your Cozumel hotel with an airport representative, bilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle, onboard Wi-Fi, and ferry tickets included. The return trip is included as well. Expect a shared ride with up to nine passengers, and check ferry hours carefully before booking.

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7.Garrafon Reef Park Admission with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $95

You’ll sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a private ferry with Spanish-, English-, and Portuguese-speaking staff, then spend the day at Garrafon Reef Park. Snorkel, kayak, ride the zip-line, swim, enjoy lunch and an open bar, or explore the cliff area with its lighthouse, sculpture garden, and Mayan temple.

“Big old boat helped to build an atmosphere from the beginning. Stewards explained all the attractions and safety rules. And then the party started: music, beer, some snacks - all in remaining 40 mins ;) In my opinion Isla Mujeres is one of the nicest islands ever! I guess snorkeling was my best activity there. But they have a really nice panorama view in Garrafon Park, very relaxing. Also pics in the infinity pool are a nice souvenir. Zipline was a lot of fun as well. Worth to go to the other side of the island (outside of Garrafon Part) - great beach! Food was quite OK, but I was…”

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8.FunDiving in Cozumel – By Ferry – 2 Tanks in the wonderful Caribbean sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Take the ferry to Cozumel for two boat-based scuba sessions at sites such as Palancar Reef. You’ll use a large boat for up to 16 divers, with tanks, weights, water, fruit, and a certified multilingual instructor included. Guides such as Katy, Jeff, Miguel, Al, and Cesar have earned praise for careful instruction and personal service.

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9.Holbox Tour with Ferry transportation and lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Cancun to Holbox by road and ferry, then explore Punta Mosquito by bicycle or shared golf cart. You get a box breakfast, certified guide, lunch, two hours of free time, and listed visits to Isla Pasion and Cenote Yalahau. Expect an early start, a long day, and limited guided time on the island.

“The transportation runs really smoothly, however, our large bus had poor air conditioning at the rear of the bus. Breakfast was ok, a sandwich, a biscuit and a piece of fruit and a drink, just enough really. We arrived at the ferry and it was ready to depart, which was good and only took 20 minutes. It’s a 10 minute walk from the port to the golf cart hire shop or a 70 Peso taxi, we took the taxi! All I can say about the golf carts is, every tourist driving them has a smile on their face, they were amazing fun. We then returned the golf carts and met…”

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