Where the ship docks
- Punta Langosta: in downtown San Miguel, run by the Quintana Roo port authority (APIQROO). You can walk into town.
- International Cruise Pier (SSA Mexico) and Puerta Maya: south of town. Puerta Maya says it's about three miles south of San Miguel.
- Check your cruise documents for your pier, and note it before you go ashore.
Getting around
- Taxis wait at the cruise piers. Agree on the fare and confirm the currency before you get in.
- From the southern piers, allow extra time to get back through traffic and pier security.
Things to do near the pier
- Walk the San Miguel waterfront and main square if you're at Punta Langosta, or take a short taxi ride from the southern piers.
- Snorkel and beach-club excursions run from around the island; book through your cruise line or a licensed operator.
- Shops sit right at the pier gates at the southern piers.
Money and safety basics
- Mexico's currency is the peso. Many tourist businesses take US dollars and cards; carry small bills.
- Check the State Department travel advisory for Mexico before you go.
All-aboard tips
- All aboard: Use the all-aboard time printed in your cruise app or daily planner, and set your phone to ship's time; the ship won't wait for late guests on independent tours.
- Carry your SeaPass card and a photo ID ashore.
- Check ID requirements with your cruise line and travel.state.gov / CBP before you sail.
FAQs
Where do cruise ships dock in Cozumel?
At Punta Langosta downtown, the International Cruise Pier or Puerta Maya. Your cruise documents name your pier.
Do you tender in Cozumel?
Ships normally dock at one of the three cruise piers, so tendering is uncommon.
How far is Puerta Maya from downtown Cozumel?
About three miles south of San Miguel, per Puerta Maya.
Can you walk to town from the Cozumel cruise port?
From Punta Langosta, yes. From the International Pier or Puerta Maya, most people take a taxi.
What currency is used in Cozumel?
The Mexican peso. Many tourist businesses also take US dollars and cards.
Do I need my passport in Cozumel?
Check ID requirements with your cruise line and [travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html) / [CBP](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/sea-travel) before you sail.
How do I get back to the ship in time?
Use the all-aboard time in your cruise app, and allow extra time from the island's far side.
Is Cozumel safe for cruisers?
Check the State Department's Mexico advisory for Quintana Roo before you go.
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