7 Cancun Ferry Trips to Build a Day Around

1.Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Ferry Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,534 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Meet a Happy Shuttle representative in a green shirt outside Cancun Airport, ride by private air-conditioned van to the Isla Mujeres ferry, and receive return instructions for pickup at the ferry’s main exit. Drivers such as Juan Carlos, Leo, and Orlando handle the transfer.

“Great transportation. New, Clean Vehicle, Excellent drivers, Prompt courteous service. timely and well organized. Very Inexpensive. Only $103 for private van.”

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2.Luxury FERRY Xcaret: From Cancun to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Take Grupo Xcaret’s air-conditioned ferry from Cancun’s Hotel Zone to Isla Mujeres in about 30 minutes. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, use onboard Wi-Fi and restrooms, and bring your pet. Round-trip tourist tickets include access to Cancun’s Scenic Tower, with departures generally running hourly.

“Rent a golf cart for the day and travel the isle.. good food. Punta sur is a must see for the lovely ocean views, iguanas everywhere.. Just GO it's so cool. The shops have usual tourist stuff like t shirts and conch shells. Plenty of tequila and tastings abound.”

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3.Private Transfer Cancun-Playa del Carmen/Ferry/Puerto Aventuras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned van from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, the ferry terminal, or Puerto Aventuras. Your driver meets you with a name sign, tracks flight details, and takes only your group of up to eight. Drivers such as Fernando, Omar, and Felipe are noted for clear communication and patient service.

“Great communication. Punctual. Made the round trip comfortable. From start to finish the entire process was great. Thanks to Elina for always being available for questions”

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4.Cancun Airport – Holbox (Ferry and Taxi Ticket Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews

Travel privately from Cancun Airport to Holbox with STP Caribe. Your driver takes you to Chiquila, provides ferry tickets for two, and arranges an island taxi to your hotel. Drivers such as Wilbert Estrella, Alfredo, and Jose De la Cruz are praised for clean vehicles, cold towels, and careful service.

“Jorge San Juan was an excellent driver who made our transfer experience extremely comfortable.”

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5.Shared Shuttle Cancun Airport to Holbox Ferry (Chiquila Port)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 2 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Ride an air-conditioned shared minivan from Cancun Airport to Chiquila Port in about two hours. Meet the representative at Terminal 2 Domestic, then continue to the ferry dock. Ferry tickets cost extra, and the shuttle waits only 10 minutes.

“Bang on time, safe drivers and very helpful. Car perfectly air conditioned. Was very easy from booking to drop off!”

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6.Round Ferry Transfer from Tortugas to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 67 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Ride Ultramar from Playa Tortugas in Cancun’s Hotel Zone to Isla Mujeres in about 25 to 30 minutes. You’ll receive your ferry ticket at the terminal, then enjoy air-conditioning, panoramic views, screens, hostess service, and possible live music on the crossing.

“The whole process was disappointing I bought my ticket online when I arrived at dock they couldn't verify my online purchase. Eventually after about 20 min they let me board. After trying to get me to pay more money, a so called environmental fee.”

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7.Clearboat: Glass-bottom boat ride to the Caribean Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Spend about 75 minutes on a small glass-bottom boat from Cancun or Isla Mujeres, looking for turtles, rays, fish, coral, and underwater statues. A guide and captain lead the ride, with two beers and bottled water included. Expect a lively photo stop, a 12-person maximum, and a MX$100 dock fee.

“The clear water and the staff! who made the tour very nice and comfortable. The experience was amazing I’ll rate it 10/10 and definitely will tell others.”

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