How to Get to Isla Mujeres by Ferry: Complete Guide

Isla Mujeres is a short ferry ride from Cancun, run by Ultramar. You have three departure points to choose from, depending on where you're staying:

Puerto Juárez, the main terminal, a bit north of the Hotel Zone, typically the cheapest and most frequent departures.
Playa Tortugas, Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcán km 6.5. Convenient if you're staying nearby and don't want to leave the Hotel Zone.
Playa Caracol, Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcán km 9.5. The other in-Hotel-Zone option, closer to the northern end.

Every route includes indoor (air-conditioned) and outdoor deck seating, live music, phone charging stations, and a snack bar on board, and the ferry is both pet- and bike-friendly at no extra cost. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. An open-dated ticket stays valid for six months from purchase.

Traveling with kids? Infants under 12 months ride free (a boarding pass is still required). Ages 1 year through 1.20m tall pay the child fare; anyone taller than 1.20m pays full adult price.

Exact fares vary by season and departure point and aren't published as a fixed rate, check current pricing directly when booking.

See current ferry schedules and book your crossing.

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Which Departure Point Should You Pick?

If you're staying in the Hotel Zone and don't want the extra drive, Playa Tortugas or Playa Caracol keep you close by. You'll just pay a bit more than Puerto Juárez. If you're downtown, staying near Puerto Juárez, or just want the lowest fare and don't mind a short taxi ride, that's usually your best bet.

Once You're on the Island

Isla Mujeres is small enough to explore by golf cart, bike, or on foot, most people rent a golf cart right near the ferry dock for the day. Planning your whole airport-to-island trip? Start with our Transportation guide for exclusive rates on getting from the airport to your hotel first.

Add a Dolphin or Garrafón Experience

Once you're on the island, Isla Mujeres has its own set of bookable experiences worth planning ahead of time, dolphin encounters, manatee swims, and the Garrafón Reef Park in a few different tiers.