Best Mexico Ferry Trips — Our Top 5

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.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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4.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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5.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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