Ferries in Mexico — The Complete Guide

The Caribbean region of Mexico – the Yucatan Peninsula – has several popular destinations. The destinations can be divided into two main groups which are:

The cities — Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cancun. These are the most significant destinations and can be reached by any means of transportation.
The islands — Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and Holbox Island. These are the surrounding islands that can only be reached by ferry. We have compiled the ways to get to the islands and the complete information about the ferries to each destination.

 

Cozumel Ferry

Ferry to Cozumel:

Cozumel Island can only be reached via Playa del Carmen.
• The Playa del Carmen ferry terminal is at the following address: Click Here.
• Estimated sailing time is around 40 minutes.
• The ferry departure times can be found in either of these ferry companies: WinjetMx, Ultramar ferry
• You can reach the station by taxi or by ADO bus. You can also get there on foot if you are in Playa del Carmen.

 

Isla Mujeres ferry

Ferry to Isla Mujeres:

Isla Mujeres can only be reached via Cancun – Puerto Juarez
• The Playa del Carmen ferry terminal is at the following address: Click Here
• Estimated sailing time is around 30 minutes.
• The ferry departure times can be found here: Ultramar Ferry
• You can reach the station by taxi or by ADO bus.

 

Holbox Ferry

Ferry to Holbox:

Holbox Island can only be reached through the town of Chiquilá
• Chiquila ferry terminal is at the following address: Click Here
• Estimated sailing time is around 30 minutes.
• You can find the departure times of the ferry here: Holbox ENO
• You can reach the town of Chiquila from Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Cancun by taxi, Colectivo, or ADO bus.

Travel times to Chiquila:
• From Playa del Carmen to Chiquila: 2.5 hours drive.
• From Cancun to Chiquila: 2.5 hours drive.
• From Tulum to Chiquila: 3 hours drive.

 

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