Boat and Ferry Travel

Passenger-only ferries bound for Cozumel leave Playa del Carmen's dock about every other hour on the hour, from 6 am to 11 pm. On the return trip, they leave Cozumel's main pier approximately every other hour from 5 am to 10 pm. The crossing takes 45 minutes and costs about MX$210 each way. The number of trips per day varies by season, so be sure to check ferry websites for times. The lone car ferry leaves from Calica; it charges MX$500 per vehicle and MX$71 for each person after the driver.

Contacts

Car ferry from Calica (987/872–7688. www.transcaribe.net/default.cfm.)

Mexico Waterjets (984/879–3112. www.mexicowaterjets.com.)

Ultramar. 998/881–5890 or. www.granpuerto.com.mx.