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Cozumel Mexico

The Cozumel cruise port is located on Cozumel Island that is part of Mexico and lies off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is known for fishing, diving and water sports. This destination became popular in the 1960s after Jacques Cousteau mentioned in a documentary that the place was the most beautiful place in the world for snorkeling.

Although the port of Cozumel hosts, on some days, up to 8 ships, only a third of the island has been developed and tropical forests and golden beaches have been preserved. According to legend, Cozumel was inhabited by Ixchel, the goddess of love and fertility. Several Mayan sites are located on the island. On the other hand, the larger and better preserved sites of Chichén Itza and Tulum are located on the Mexican mainland.

Useful Information

Language

Spanish

Tips

10% to 15% will be appreciated in restaurants.

Currency

MXNMexican peso

Currency Converters:
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XE

Time difference

UTC: -6

from New York: -1h

from San Francisco: +1h

from London: -6h

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Weather

Month	Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)	Precipitations
	Minimum Average Maximum	(mminch)
January	2068 2475 2882	492.00
February	2068 2577 2984	130.50
March	2068 2577 2984	301.25
April	2272 2781 3188	311.25
May	2373 2781 3086	120.50
June	2373 2781 3188	702.75
July	2373 2781 3188	1927.50
August	2373 2882 3290	1626.50
September	2373 2781 3188	2479.75
October	2373 2781 3086	1827.25
November	2272 2577 2882	913.50
December	2068 2475 2882	361.50

Where is located the Cozumel Cruise Port Cruise Terminal

The Port of Cozumel has three wharves on the west side of the island. Punta Langosta is conveniently located in downtown San Miguel. The International Wharf, the oldest cruise ship wharf on the island, is located about 4 km from San Miguel (safe foot route, although the distance is very important). Carnival Corp. Accosted in Puerta Maya, located a little further away, it is a tourist center in itself with restaurants, jewelry stores, local artisans and a (artificial) beach.

Travelling around the Cozumel Cruise Port

The ferry to Playa del Carmen, on the coast of Mexico, departs from the Ferry Wharf of San Miguel. It takes 45 to 50 minutes for the crossing. Ultramar and Mexico Waterjets offer the shuttle.

Taxis are available at the port. Agree with the driver on the fare and the currency before you leave.

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Activities in Cozumel

Museums

Cozumel Island Museum

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Located three blocks north of the ferry wharf, in a building that was the first luxury hotel on the island. The exhibitions cover the island’s ecosystem, culture and history, as well as artifacts from the Mayan and Conquistador periods.

Activities

Scuba Diving

For scuba diving enthusiasts, Cozumel offers beautiful sites such as Palancar Reef, Chankanaab Caves and Ceiba Reef. Operators who display CADO (Cozumel Association of Dive Operations) stickers are considered to be the most reputable establishments.

Swim with dolphins

Swim with dolphins and better understand this animal with the information that trainers will provide. The centre in San Miguel also offers kayaking and paddle boarding activities.

Beaches

Chankanaab Park and Reef

Paradise Beach

Playa San Francisco

Nearby

San Miguel

The city of San Miguel is the largest on the island of Cozumel. Formerly a fishing village, it is now a tourist center with its shops and restaurants. The Plaza del Sol, the main square of the city, and the pier which has many shops, are the two main attractions of the city.

Excursions in Cozumel

The Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichén Itzá (available on some shipd only) are accessible by excursions. You will take the ferry to Playa del Carmen (50 minutes) before taking a bus to one of the two destinations (1 hour for Tulum and 2 hours for Chichén Itz). In Tulum, there is a small beach where you can swim. It is best to take your cruise company’s excursions to be sure to return to the boat on time.

Xcaret is an activity park with shows, a small archaeological site, a folk art museum, animals, fish and birds and water activities. This site is located near Playa del Carmen on the coast of Mexico.

Water sports enthusiasts will be pampered. The different beaches offer everything you need for snorkelling, kayaking and other water activities.

Several other activities such as off-road excursions, high-speed boating, regatta races (sailboats) and submarines are offered.