Welcome to the Cozumel Cruise Port Guide. Cozumel is the largest Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea. The main town on the island is called San Miguel. The island lies 19 km / 12 miles in front of Playa del Carmen on the mainland. Cozumel is a perfect destination for those looking for beaches, shopping, scuba diving and snorkelling. But for those interested in history instead of beaches you are at the right spot as well! The island has a number of Mayan ruines like San Gervasi and you could even visit the famous Chichen Itza when your ship is in port in Cozumel.
Cruise Port Guide Cozumel – Mexico: docked
Cozumel has several cruise ships docking locations available. Please find the facilities each cruise dock offers underneath:
Puerta Maya Pier and TMM International Pier: generally used by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, AIDA, Holland America Line and Costa Cruises
These cruise docks are about 1/2 mile away from each other (see map above). The dock is about 5 miles south of the main town San Miguel. Here you will find a large cruise centre with all you cruise, shopping and tourist facilities right there! Find well known retailers as Del Sol, Diamonds International and Piranha Joe’s right there at the cruise centre. You will even find a pharmacy, convenience access and a special excursion pier here. If you don’t want to stick around the cruise centre you can take a taxi south (5 minute ride south) to the beaches, beach clubs and marine park. You can also take a take north (10 minute ride) to the downtown shopping area.
Punta Langosta pier: generally used by Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney, Princess and Voyager of the seas
This dock is located in the city centre of San Miguel. From here it’s a pretty 1,5 mile walk to the city’s bars, restaurants and downtown San Miguel along the nice waterfront promenade. Some of the things to do is the San Miguel Walking Tour and of course shopping should be on your list as well! At about 10 minutes drive you will find the Chankannab National Park as well as several beaches. At less than 5 minutes you will find the Playa Azul. Car Rentals can be found at 5 blocks from the pier you will find a car rental (Smart Car and Alamo).
Funded: tender pier
This actually means you wont be docking at all, but you will tendering. Often the San Miguel pier is used as a tender pier. This is also the pier of the ferry’s between Playa Del Carmen and the island. There are plenty of taxis here and you are within easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants and bars.
Taxis at Cozumel
You will find plenty of taxis at the cruise terminals. All drivers are required to carry a rates card. Most of them speak proper English. Taxi prices underneath are an estimation of a one way journey and should be used as a guideline when negotiating. Prices are per taxi up to 4 people: Downtown = 95 pesos or 8 US dollar Mercado = 100 pesos or 8 US dollar Chankanaab park = 150 pesos or 11 US dollar Playa Uvas = 150 pesos or 11 US dollar Playa Corona = 160 pesos or 12 US dollar Airport = 190 pesos or 15 US dollar South Point = 720 pesos or 45 US dollar Mayan Ruins = 720 pesos or 45 US dollar Island Tour = 800 pesos or 50 US dollar
Ferries to Playa del Carmen
You can take a ferry to the mainland at the San Miguel Passenger Ferry Pier in downtown San Miguel. The crossing takes about 45 minutes. Ferries go about every hour. Keep in mind the schedule could change without notice. Tickets cost between around 12 US dollar per adult and 7 US dollar per child.
