There are many airlines that fly to the Cancun International Airport. The majority of international flight use Terminal 3 though some (i.e. charters) use Terminal 2. Your first decision is which mode of transportation to use to get yourself to Puerto Juarez where you will board a ferry to take you to the island.
From Cancun Airport to Puerto Juarez
From the Cancun airport there are 3 ways to get to the Puerto Juarez ferry docks that will take you to the island. The bus, shared airport van or a 3rd party pre-booked private van/car.
Airport Transportation. Shared airport transportation is still somewhat economical but be prepared to wait. The van won’t leave until full plus you will most likely be the last to be dropped off unless everyone else in the van is also going to Isla Mujeres. Private airport taxis are also an option but are quite expensive, over $70 usd one way.
Pre-booked private transportation. This is by far the most popular mode of transportation for families and groups of friends. The cost is per vehicle not per person and there is no waiting. You can purchase one way or round trip tickets online.
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How is the Ferry to Isla Mujeres?
The Gran Puerto Cancun (Ultramar) ferry dock is located in Puerto Juarez, a few minutes from downtown Cancun. The boats leave every half hour from 5:00 am until 9:30 pm and every hour after that. The crossing takes about 18 minutes.
Contact Phone :+529988815890
When you arrive there are porters waiting to help you with your luggage and load it on the ferries.
UltraMar Service from Gran Puerto, Puerto Juarez
The facilities at Gran Puerto are very comfortable with nice bathrooms, an Oxxo (like a 7/Eleven) as well as a bar, coffeshop , drugstore and other clothing stores.
If you are carrying your own luggage, you will be directed to the back of the boat. It is crowded and during high season, the luggage and bags are piled high. Its best to let the porters (“maleteros”) load everything. Please don’t forget to tip!
Beer, soda, water and snacks are for sale on the boat. If weather permits (which is most of the time) sit outside on the top deck - you will never forget your first ferry ride to the island.
The Ultramar ferry is $21 USD per person round trip, and takes approximately 20 minutes. Children’s fare is really for very small children as it’s based on height. The Gran Puerto Ferry schedule is every half hour between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., then every hour until 11:30.
During peek times (i.e. Easter weekend) they will add more boats to handle the extra people. Visit the Ultra Mar Ferry website to confirm schedule and fares: www.ultramarferry.com/en/routes-and-departures
Taking a car to Isla
It is not recommended to take rental car to Isla as parking on the island is very limited and it’s much more fun to walk and/or rent a golf cart. But if you must there is a car ferry service at Punta Sam just 10 minutes north of Puerto Juárez
From Cancun’s Hotel Zone
The UtraMar also have boats from Cancun’s hotel zone to Isla. The fare is more expensive ($14 usd one way) and there are fewer crossings. The ferry leaves from three locations in the hotel zone: Playa Tortugas, EL Embarcadero and Playa Caracol. Check the timetable at: www.ultramarferry.com/en
