Tour, drive or taxi

Perhaps the best way to see Cozumel is by motor scooter. When you get off of the ferry prepare to be accosted by the hoards of sales people. These effective mongers offer everything from snorkel trips to mini vans. If you are in a group of four the perfect solution is the timeless convertible VW Bug, normally about $45 for a full day includes one tank of gas, and Insurance. See the Cozumel Directory for rental car companies.

If you are with only one other person, or alone, try one of the many motor scooter rental places. The prices are fixed, $25 for the whole day includes gas and insurance. Make sure you get a new bike with good tires and nothing broken, you never know. Look over the scooter and have the rental agent write down anything that is wrong with it, no matter how small. When you return the scooter you will be charged for even the most minor scratches if they aren't noted on the paperwork. Please, wear the dorky helmet.

The island is very small and if you speed you can actually go around it twice on one tank of gas with time to spare. Suggested activities include eating at small ocean side restaurants on the windward side of the island, or snorkeling on the leeward side of the island. Try to get out of town. Cozumel is very expensive and the town of San Miguel is very crowded. If you don't like to drive, hire out a taxi for the day.

Ferries

A number of ferries make the crossing to Cozumel at regular intervals, times and prices frequently change so confirm before you go. The main ferry line runs almost hourly from Playa del Carmen on the Mexico, Mexico II, and Mexico III boats. There ticket counter is right next to the dock. All passenger ferries arrive at the main dock in Cozumel.

Be sure to check the return times before heading out to explore Cozumel so you don't miss the last boat back. When the wind picks up you aren't in danger on the big boats, but the motion of the boat does make some people seasick. If you are susceptible, be sure to bring motion sickness medication with you, or buy it at the dock.

Dial 011 52 before the number when dialing Mexico from the USA or Canada

Ferry or Airline	Route	Contact information	Times	Comments
Puerto Morelos - car ferry	Puerto Morelos - Cozumel	998 871 0008, 998 872 0827, 998 872 0916, 998 872 1508	05:00, 10:30, 16:00	$40 per car and $5 per passenger. Fills up so arrive early.
Puerto Morelos - car ferry	Cozumel - Puerto Morelos		08:00, 13:30, 19:00	From International Pier in Cozumel just south of La Ceiba Hotel.
Playa Tortugas (KM 7.0)	Cancun - Cozumel		09:00, 11:30
Playa Tortugas (KM 7.0)	Cozumel - Cancun		18:00
Playa del Carmen	Playa del Carmen - Cozumel	984 87 21588	05:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 21:00	AC is cold, so try to sit outside or bring a jacket. $5 per passenger. 45 minute trip.
Playa del Carmen	Cozumel - Playa del Carmen	984 87 21588	04:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 20:00
Aerosaab Airline	Playa del Carmen - Cozumel - Elsewhere	984 873 0804 www.aerosaab.com	anytime	To and from Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Mayan ruins