Mexico's favourite cruise island — reefs, ruins and beach clubs
Cozumel is the busiest cruise port in the Caribbean, and it's easy to see why. The island sits on the Mesoamerican Reef — the second-largest barrier reef system in the world — and it's a short ferry ride to Playa del Carmen and the Mayan ruins of the Yucatán. It's on most Western Caribbean itineraries and many short getaways.
Palancar and Colombia reefs are bucket-list dive sites, and the snorkeling is excellent right from shore at Chankanaab park.
See San Gervasio on the island, or take a longer excursion to Tulum or Chichén Itzá on the mainland.
All-inclusive day passes with pools, loungers, food and drinks just minutes from the pier.
Tacos, fresh guacamole and margaritas in San Miguel's waterfront town.
4- and 5-night sailings from Galveston, Tampa, New Orleans and Miami often include Cozumel.
This is an example only. Ports, call order and sea days vary by cruise line, ship and sail date — your specialist will find the exact itinerary for your dates.
Yes, as a full-day excursion including a ferry to the mainland. Book through the ship or a reputable operator so you're back before all-aboard.
Very. Chankanaab park and several beach clubs have reefs a few steps from the beach. Wear reef-safe sunscreen — it's required in many marine areas.
On a round-trip cruise from a US port, US citizens can usually sail with an original birth certificate plus a government photo ID. We still strongly recommend a valid passport — you'll need one to fly home if you ever have to leave the cruise early from a foreign port.
Tell us your dates and who's travelling. A CLIA-certified cruise specialist will compare sailings across cruise lines and call you back — usually within 15 minutes during business hours.
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