Ferry from Cancun to Cozumel
Overview
Ferry from Cancun to Cozumel: Haqqi Tours books ferry tickets from Cancun to Cozumel, checks the sailings and the cost for your dates and confirms everything by WhatsApp. The ferry from Cancun to Cozumel takes about 2 hours with Ultramar and Winjet on fast passenger ferries, ferries about every hour from Playa del Carmen, leaving from Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour) and arriving at Cozumel town pier. Below we explain how much the Cancun to Cozumel ferry costs and what moves the fare, how to find the cheapest ferry ticket, how to book, what to expect at both ports and on board - then you fill in the form and we message you with the price.
Highlights
- Ferry from Cancun to Cozumel in about 2 hours - fast passenger ferries
- Operated by Ultramar and Winjet
- Departs Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour), arrives Cozumel town pier
- Ferries about every hour from Playa del Carmen - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Cancun to Cozumel: every fare and operator checked for the date you travel
- Foot passengers only - luggage carried free within the ferry company's limits
- Fill out the form - we message you on WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Cancun to Cozumel crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Cancun to Cozumel at a glance
Everything travellers ask about the ferry from Cancun to Cozumel in one place. Ultramar and Winjet sail the route on fast passenger ferries, with a crossing time of about 2 hours, ferries about every hour from Playa del Carmen. Boats leave from Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour) and arrive at Cozumel town pier. Haqqi Tours provides the ticket, and confirms the sailing, the seats and the cost through WhatsApp before you pay.
- Route: Cancun to Cozumel (about 75 km by sea)
- Operator: Ultramar and Winjet
- Crossing time: about 2 hours
- Vessels: fast passenger ferries
- Frequency: ferries about every hour from Playa del Carmen
- Departure port: Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour)
- Arrival port: Cozumel town pier
- Vehicles: passengers only
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
There is no ferry to Cozumel from Cancún itself: the trip is a road transfer to Playa del Carmen followed by the 40-minute crossing, about two hours door to door; we can book the ferry with the transfer.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Cancun to Cozumel: how to pay less
A cheap Cancun to Cozumel ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:
- Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
- Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
- Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Cancun to Cozumel by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your dates comes back on WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book ferry tickets from Cancun to Cozumel with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a ferry from Cancun to Cozumel is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know in the WhatsApp chat when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour) and stay reachable during the crossing.
- Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Cozumel
Because a person books it, we can line the Cancun to Cozumel ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.
Timetable and season of the Cancun to Cozumel ferry
Ferries about every hour from Playa del Carmen - that is how frequently the ferry from Cancun to Cozumel runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 2 hours at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.
For a connection at Cozumel - a flight, a train or another ferry - tell us and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.
Departure: Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour)
The ferry from Cancun to Cozumel leaves from Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour), in Cancun - Cancún is Mexico's biggest Caribbean resort, a beachfront Hotel Zone on a narrow sandbar and a working downtown, and the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres and Chichén Itzá. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: ADO buses run from the airport terminals to downtown Cancun and Playa del Carmen and suit a light-luggage budget trip; a private car is simpler for the Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres, Tulum, Holbox or a family with luggage, because resorts are spread over many kilometres.
- Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
- Luggage is carried free within the ferry company's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
- Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
- Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your accommodation in Cancun to the port on request
Arrival: Cozumel town pier
You step off at Cozumel town pier. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your hotel.
Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.
On board the Cancun to Cozumel ferry: seats, cabins and luggage
What is the Cancun to Cozumel ferry like on board? Fast passenger ferries, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
- Passengers only - luggage stays with you
Things to do in Cozumel after the ferry
Cozumel is Mexico's largest Caribbean island, a cruise port and diving destination reached by ferry from Playa del Carmen. Start with San Gervasio ruins, Punta Sur park and the town promenade, then Palancar reef diving.
We offer tours and transfers in Cozumel as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Best time to take the ferry from Cancun to Cozumel
Every season has its case for Cozumel. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Cancun and Cozumel, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.
Ferry or flight from Cancun to Cozumel?
For most passengers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Cancun and lands you in Cozumel itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours arranges flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.
Return ferry from Cozumel to Cancun
The Cozumel to Cancun ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 2 hours. Haqqi Tours offers the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.
How much does the ferry from Cancun to Cozumel cost?
Ferry prices from Cancun to Cozumel move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we check the fare for the day you want to sail and send it by WhatsApp before you decide.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the electronic ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Why book your Cancun to Cozumel ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Cancun to Cozumel is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Fill out the form to start.
On board
- Passenger-only vessels - luggage stays with you
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
- Children's fares by age band; infants typically free
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
Before you travel
- Departure from Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour) - gate and check-in time sent with the ticket
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - let us know when booking
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
- Haqqi Tours can provide private transfers between your hotel and both ports
Good to know
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Travel light on the fast boats - luggage space is limited
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
- Choose the conventional ferry for the cheapest fare and the steadiest ride
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Can I take a car on the Cancun to Cozumel ferry?
This crossing is for foot passengers; we book the seats and can arrange a car or driver at the other end.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Bags are not weighed on the big ferries and travel free within the operator's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes cap the number of pieces. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
Can I book a return ferry ticket?
Of course. Tick "return" on the form with both dates; round-trip and open-return fares are cheaper with many companies and we book whichever suits you best.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Children have their own fare bands; infants typically travel free. Give the ages on the form and we apply the right fares.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The company moves you to the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk sorts it out for you on the day. In poor forecasts we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails when the fast boats stay in port.
Is the crossing rough?
Usually calm. In windy weeks the fast catamarans pitch more than the large ferries, and morning sailings tend to be the smoothest. Let us know if you suffer from seasickness and we choose the steadier vessel.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, where the ship has classes: airline, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Tell us your preference and we send the cost of each.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
Carry an ID or passport; it is required on many sailings and checked at the port on international crossings. We tell you what applies when we confirm.
How early should I be at Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour)?
Foot passengers 45 to 60 minutes before sailing, earlier on international routes. Some fast boats board ten minutes before departure and do not wait, so we send the exact cut-off with the ticket.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange transfers to and from the ports?
Yes - a private car from your accommodation to Playa del Carmen ferry pier, after the road leg from Cancún (about 1 hour) and a driver waiting at Cozumel town pier, with room for the luggage, on the same confirmation as the ferry ticket.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Cancun to Cozumel?
For most people the ferry: it docks in the town, carries all the luggage, and generally costs less door to door. We book flights too and say which is better for your dates.
Can I bring a pet?
Many ships accept pets in carriers or on-board kennels, sometimes for a small fee. Tell us in the WhatsApp chat and we finalise the rules for your sailing.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
Rules depend on the shipping line and the fare; many tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We tell you exactly what applies before you confirm and handle any change through the same chat.
