Question 1

How many cruise ships visit Cozumel?

Accepted Answer

Cozumel is one of the world's busiest cruise ports. On a typical day in high season (November–April), 2–6 ships arrive. The island has three terminals — Puerta Maya, SSA México, and Punta Langosta — which can berth multiple vessels simultaneously. Use the live schedule above to see today's exact count.

Question 2

Which terminals do cruise ships use in Cozumel?

Accepted Answer

Cozumel has three cruise terminals: Punta Langosta (International Pier) is downtown — guests walk straight to shops and restaurants. Puerta Maya is about 3km south of downtown (~$5 USD taxi). SSA México (International Cruise Pier) is the furthest south, ~5km from downtown (~$8 USD taxi).

Question 3

How do I get from the Cozumel cruise terminal to downtown?

Accepted Answer

From Punta Langosta you're already in the heart of downtown — just walk off the pier. From Puerta Maya, take a taxi (~$5 USD, 5 min) or the free shuttle to the shopping village. From SSA México, taxis cost ~$8 USD (10 min). All terminals have official taxi queues with posted rates.

Question 4

When is Cozumel most crowded with cruise passengers?

Accepted Answer

Crowds peak between 10am and 3pm, especially on the waterfront and at beach clubs near the terminals. On days with 4+ ships in port, popular beaches fill up quickly. Check the daily ship count on our homepage and consider heading to quieter east coast beaches or less-known spots when ships are heavy.

Question 5

What time do cruise ships arrive and depart from Cozumel?

Accepted Answer

Most ships arrive between 07:00–10:00 local time and depart between 16:00–21:00. Some ships overnight and depart the following morning. Exact times vary by vessel and are updated live from APIQROO — check the schedule above for today's arrivals.

Cruise Schedule

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