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Playa del Carmen → Cozumel · 45 min
Open ticket, valid 6 months. Arrives by email.
Fares and departure times updated on September 9, 2026.
A Playa del Carmen–Cozumel ferry ticket costs 320 MXN per adult one way and 640 MXN round trip in Premium Plus, the standard tourist class. A child ticket is 240 MXN one way, 480 round trip. First Class costs 380 MXN one way, 760 round trip. A municipal environmental fee of 24.37 MXN is charged per ticket. Fares are in Mexican pesos and were verified on September 9, 2026; at 16.92 MXN to the dollar, an adult one way is about 19 USD.
The crossing takes about 45 minutes. There are 15 departures a day in each direction: from Playa del Carmen between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, and from Cozumel between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm. Boats leave from Terminal Marítima NAVEGA on Av. Benito Juárez in Playa del Carmen and arrive at Terminal Marítima San Miguel on Av. Rafael Melgar in Cozumel. Be at the pier 40 minutes before the departure you want to take.
The ticket is open. It is valid for six months from the day you buy it, on any departure of the route you bought, so there is no date to pick and no seat to reserve. You choose one way or round trip, how many adults and children, and the ticket arrives by email to show on your phone. The route is operated by Ultramar.
Departure times
Be at the terminal 40 minutes before your departure. Crossing time: 45 minutes.
Outbound · Playa del Carmen
- 07:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:00
Return · Cozumel
- 06:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 16:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:00
Fares and times updated on September 9, 2026. Next departure highlighted.
What's included
- Passenger sea crossing, Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
- Open-air upper deck and air-conditioned indoor cabin
- Live music, snack bar, TV screens and charging stations on board
- Up to 25 kg of luggage per passenger, no extra charge
- Traveler insurance included with the ticket
- First Class adds priority boarding and an exclusive seating area
Not included
- Municipal environmental fee of 24.37 MXN, charged per ticket
- Transportation to the pier in Playa del Carmen
- Activities, tours or food once you reach Cozumel
- Tips
Getting to the pier from the airport
The pier in Playa del Carmen is about 55 minutes south of Cancun airport, and getting out of the terminal itself takes 35 to 100 minutes depending on immigration and baggage. A private transfer from the airport to Terminal Marítima NAVEGA is from $70 USD for the whole vehicle, up to 8 passengers, with a driver waiting for you and the price fixed before you land, so a family pays the same as one person. Book it for the same day as your flight and count on roughly two and a half hours from wheels down to the pier before you pick a departure.
Fares
| Ticket | Adult one way | Adult round trip | Child one way | Child round trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus | $320 | $640 | $240 | $480 |
| First Class | $380 | $760 | $380 | $760 |
All fares in Mexican pesos. The environmental fee of $24.37 MXN is added at checkout. Verified on September 9, 2026.
Before you buy
- The ticket is open: valid for six months from purchase, on any departure of the route you bought.
- It is valid only for the route purchased and is not refundable.
- Child rules on this route go by age: 0 to 5 travel free, 6 to 11 pay a child ticket, 12 and over pay adult.
- Arrive at the pier 40 minutes before the departure you plan to take.
- One piece of luggage up to 25 kg is included, with the sum of its sides no more than 142 cm.
- The ticket arrives by email and is shown on your phone screen at boarding.
- Screenshots, photocopies and photos are not accepted at boarding.
- Quintana Roo residents, UltraPlan members and INAPAM cardholders pay less and show physical ID at boarding.
Common questions
How much does the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel cost?
320 MXN per adult one way and 640 MXN round trip in Premium Plus. A child ticket is 240 MXN one way. First Class is 380 MXN one way. A 24.37 MXN environmental fee is added per ticket. Fares verified September 9, 2026.
How long does the ferry to Cozumel take?
About 45 minutes each way.
What time do the ferries to Cozumel leave?
There are 15 departures a day from Playa del Carmen, the first at 7:00 am and the last at 9:00 pm. From Cozumel the first is at 6:00 am and the last at 8:00 pm.
Where does the Cozumel ferry leave from?
From Terminal Marítima NAVEGA on Av. Benito Juárez in Playa del Carmen. It arrives at Terminal Marítima San Miguel on Av. Rafael Melgar in Cozumel.
Do I have to choose a date and a departure time when I buy?
No. The ticket is open and valid for six months on any departure of that route. Show up for the crossing that suits you and board 40 minutes later.
Do children pay for the Cozumel ferry?
Children under 6 travel free. From 6 to 11 they pay a child ticket, 240 MXN one way. From 12 they pay the adult fare.
Can I take luggage on the ferry to Cozumel?
Yes. One piece up to 25 kg is included, with the sum of its sides no more than 142 cm. Bikes travel free, and up to two domestic or emotional-support pets travel free in the designated area.
