Cozumel by boat: Palancar Reef and El Cielo

When to go to Cozumel

Cozumel has a warm tropical climate. The calendar on each trip page shows the dates on sale.

• Dry season

  December to April

  Warm, sunny days and generally calmer weather.

  €€€The most requested months: book ahead.

• Shoulder season

  May to July

  Hotter days and warm water for snorkelling.

  €€Prices are usually lower than in winter.

• Rainy season

  August to November

  Hot and humid, with more rain; this is also the Atlantic hurricane season, so check the forecast.

  €Fewer visitors and lower prices.

Our pick: the dry months for the most settled weather. In any season, a life vest is mandatory while snorkelling.

How to get to Cozumel

Cozumel has an airport and ferries from the mainland, and cruise ships call at its ports.

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  By plane

  Cozumel has an international airport. Check the airlines for the current routes.

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  By ferry

  Passenger ferries cross from the mainland (Playa del Carmen). Check the operators’ current timetables.

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  By cruise ship

  If your cruise calls at Cozumel and you book the private trip, give the ship name and docking time: if the ship does not call, you get a full refund.

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  To the boat

  The glass-bottom boat leaves from Marina FONATUR (Carretera Costera Sur km 6.5); arrive 30 minutes early. The private boat has its own meeting point on the trip page. Transport to the meeting point is not included.