Cancun to Cozumel

Thanks for all the replies.
Ron, the site is quite helpful.
Looks like we would save about $300 each but now we will have to
subtract the additional costs and time and see what is the best value.
Thanks again.

On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:39:15 GMT, nospamronlee@pcisys.net (Ron Lee)
wrote:

>Lots of slightly wrong info in these responses. Use the following
>link for better info. Cost using the ADO bus and ferry about $19 each
>way ($8 for bus and 110 pesos for ferry). Do not buy a roundtrip
>ticket on the ferry since they seem to alternate hours every other day
>between the two ferry companies.
>
>Bus transit time about 50 minutes and ferry about 35 minutes.
>
>http://tinyurl.com/7m3r6
>
>I don't believe that the puddlejumper from Cancun to Cozumel is
>operating but I could be wrong.
>
>Taxi fare to southern hotels is in the $15-20 range each way.
>
>Ron Lee

It's actually worth doing once. We went to Cancun for a business trip
and then took the ferry out of Playa Del Carmen to go diving in Cozumel.
The taxi ride from Cancun is about 45 minutes and you get a feel
for the Mexican system along the coast. Once in Playa del Carmen, lots
of shops and food. The shops and food, imho, are better than over at
Cozumel. The ferry ride is quick enough.

I would only do this once. Lugging gear from where you buy your ferry
ticket to where the ferry is docked is about 3 blocks. 3 blocks of
uneven road (brick pavers, etc.). A real hassle.

So I fly direct to Cozumel. The extra time and effort was worth it only
once for the experience. Now that I have the experience, I won't repeat
it.... not worth it.

Bill wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies.
> Ron, the site is quite helpful.
> Looks like we would save about $300 each but now we will have to
> subtract the additional costs and time and see what is the best value.
> Thanks again.
>
> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:39:15 GMT, nospamronlee@pcisys.net (Ron Lee)
> wrote:
>
>> Lots of slightly wrong info in these responses. Use the following
>> link for better info. Cost using the ADO bus and ferry about $19 each
>> way ($8 for bus and 110 pesos for ferry). Do not buy a roundtrip
>> ticket on the ferry since they seem to alternate hours every other day
>> between the two ferry companies.
>>
>> Bus transit time about 50 minutes and ferry about 35 minutes.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/7m3r6
>>
>> I don't believe that the puddlejumper from Cancun to Cozumel is
>> operating but I could be wrong.
>>
>> Taxi fare to southern hotels is in the $15-20 range each way.
>>
>> Ron Lee

It's actually worth doing once. We went to Cancun for a business trip
and then took the ferry out of Playa Del Carmen to go diving in Cozumel.
The taxi ride from Cancun is about 45 minutes and you get a feel
for the Mexican system along the coast. Once in Playa del Carmen, lots
of shops and food. The shops and food, imho, are better than over at
Cozumel. The ferry ride is quick enough.

I would only do this once. Lugging gear from where you buy your ferry
ticket to where the ferry is docked is about 3 blocks. 3 blocks of
uneven road (brick pavers, etc.). A real hassle.

So I fly direct to Cozumel. The extra time and effort was worth it only
once for the experience. Now that I have the experience, I won't repeat
it.... not worth it.

Bill wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies.
> Ron, the site is quite helpful.
> Looks like we would save about $300 each but now we will have to
> subtract the additional costs and time and see what is the best value.
> Thanks again.
>
> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:39:15 GMT, nospamronlee@pcisys.net (Ron Lee)
> wrote:
>
>> Lots of slightly wrong info in these responses. Use the following
>> link for better info. Cost using the ADO bus and ferry about $19 each
>> way ($8 for bus and 110 pesos for ferry). Do not buy a roundtrip
>> ticket on the ferry since they seem to alternate hours every other day
>> between the two ferry companies.
>>
>> Bus transit time about 50 minutes and ferry about 35 minutes.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/7m3r6
>>
>> I don't believe that the puddlejumper from Cancun to Cozumel is
>> operating but I could be wrong.
>>
>> Taxi fare to southern hotels is in the $15-20 range each way.
>>
>> Ron Lee

It's actually worth doing once. We went to Cancun for a business trip
and then took the ferry out of Playa Del Carmen to go diving in Cozumel.
The taxi ride from Cancun is about 45 minutes and you get a feel
for the Mexican system along the coast. Once in Playa del Carmen, lots
of shops and food. The shops and food, imho, are better than over at
Cozumel. The ferry ride is quick enough.

I would only do this once. Lugging gear from where you buy your ferry
ticket to where the ferry is docked is about 3 blocks. 3 blocks of
uneven road (brick pavers, etc.). A real hassle.

So I fly direct to Cozumel. The extra time and effort was worth it only
once for the experience. Now that I have the experience, I won't repeat
it.... not worth it.

Bill wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies.
> Ron, the site is quite helpful.
> Looks like we would save about $300 each but now we will have to
> subtract the additional costs and time and see what is the best value.
> Thanks again.
>
> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:39:15 GMT, nospamronlee@pcisys.net (Ron Lee)
> wrote:
>
>> Lots of slightly wrong info in these responses. Use the following
>> link for better info. Cost using the ADO bus and ferry about $19 each
>> way ($8 for bus and 110 pesos for ferry). Do not buy a roundtrip
>> ticket on the ferry since they seem to alternate hours every other day
>> between the two ferry companies.
>>
>> Bus transit time about 50 minutes and ferry about 35 minutes.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/7m3r6
>>
>> I don't believe that the puddlejumper from Cancun to Cozumel is
>> operating but I could be wrong.
>>
>> Taxi fare to southern hotels is in the $15-20 range each way.
>>
>> Ron Lee

Thanks,
a friend found a shuttle that runs from the airport to ferry for $45
RT. He is sending me the info. I will post it when I get it.

On Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:11:40 GMT, Michael <mzeitlin@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>It's actually worth doing once. We went to Cancun for a business trip
>and then took the ferry out of Playa Del Carmen to go diving in Cozumel.
> The taxi ride from Cancun is about 45 minutes and you get a feel
>for the Mexican system along the coast. Once in Playa del Carmen, lots
>of shops and food. The shops and food, imho, are better than over at
>Cozumel. The ferry ride is quick enough.
>
>I would only do this once. Lugging gear from where you buy your ferry
>ticket to where the ferry is docked is about 3 blocks. 3 blocks of
>uneven road (brick pavers, etc.). A real hassle.
>
>So I fly direct to Cozumel. The extra time and effort was worth it only
>once for the experience. Now that I have the experience, I won't repeat
>it.... not worth it.
>
>Bill wrote:
>> Thanks for all the replies.
>> Ron, the site is quite helpful.
>> Looks like we would save about $300 each but now we will have to
>> subtract the additional costs and time and see what is the best value.
>> Thanks again.
>>
>> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:39:15 GMT, nospamronlee@pcisys.net (Ron Lee)
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Lots of slightly wrong info in these responses. Use the following
>>> link for better info. Cost using the ADO bus and ferry about $19 each
>>> way ($8 for bus and 110 pesos for ferry). Do not buy a roundtrip
>>> ticket on the ferry since they seem to alternate hours every other day
>>> between the two ferry companies.
>>>
>>> Bus transit time about 50 minutes and ferry about 35 minutes.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/7m3r6
>>>
>>> I don't believe that the puddlejumper from Cancun to Cozumel is
>>> operating but I could be wrong.
>>>
>>> Taxi fare to southern hotels is in the $15-20 range each way.
>>>
>>> Ron Lee

Thanks,
a friend found a shuttle that runs from the airport to ferry for $45
RT. He is sending me the info. I will post it when I get it.

On Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:11:40 GMT, Michael <mzeitlin@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>It's actually worth doing once. We went to Cancun for a business trip
>and then took the ferry out of Playa Del Carmen to go diving in Cozumel.
> The taxi ride from Cancun is about 45 minutes and you get a feel
>for the Mexican system along the coast. Once in Playa del Carmen, lots
>of shops and food. The shops and food, imho, are better than over at
>Cozumel. The ferry ride is quick enough.
>
>I would only do this once. Lugging gear from where you buy your ferry
>ticket to where the ferry is docked is about 3 blocks. 3 blocks of
>uneven road (brick pavers, etc.). A real hassle.
>
>So I fly direct to Cozumel. The extra time and effort was worth it only
>once for the experience. Now that I have the experience, I won't repeat
>it.... not worth it.
>
>Bill wrote:
>> Thanks for all the replies.
>> Ron, the site is quite helpful.
>> Looks like we would save about $300 each but now we will have to
>> subtract the additional costs and time and see what is the best value.
>> Thanks again.
>>
>> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:39:15 GMT, nospamronlee@pcisys.net (Ron Lee)
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Lots of slightly wrong info in these responses. Use the following
>>> link for better info. Cost using the ADO bus and ferry about $19 each
>>> way ($8 for bus and 110 pesos for ferry). Do not buy a roundtrip
>>> ticket on the ferry since they seem to alternate hours every other day
>>> between the two ferry companies.
>>>
>>> Bus transit time about 50 minutes and ferry about 35 minutes.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/7m3r6
>>>
>>> I don't believe that the puddlejumper from Cancun to Cozumel is
>>> operating but I could be wrong.
>>>
>>> Taxi fare to southern hotels is in the $15-20 range each way.
>>>
>>> Ron Lee

Thanks,
a friend found a shuttle that runs from the airport to ferry for $45
RT. He is sending me the info. I will post it when I get it.

On Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:11:40 GMT, Michael <mzeitlin@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>It's actually worth doing once. We went to Cancun for a business trip
>and then took the ferry out of Playa Del Carmen to go diving in Cozumel.
> The taxi ride from Cancun is about 45 minutes and you get a feel
>for the Mexican system along the coast. Once in Playa del Carmen, lots
>of shops and food. The shops and food, imho, are better than over at
>Cozumel. The ferry ride is quick enough.
>
>I would only do this once. Lugging gear from where you buy your ferry
>ticket to where the ferry is docked is about 3 blocks. 3 blocks of
>uneven road (brick pavers, etc.). A real hassle.
>
>So I fly direct to Cozumel. The extra time and effort was worth it only
>once for the experience. Now that I have the experience, I won't repeat
>it.... not worth it.
>
>Bill wrote:
>> Thanks for all the replies.
>> Ron, the site is quite helpful.
>> Looks like we would save about $300 each but now we will have to
>> subtract the additional costs and time and see what is the best value.
>> Thanks again.
>>
>> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:39:15 GMT, nospamronlee@pcisys.net (Ron Lee)
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Lots of slightly wrong info in these responses. Use the following
>>> link for better info. Cost using the ADO bus and ferry about $19 each
>>> way ($8 for bus and 110 pesos for ferry). Do not buy a roundtrip
>>> ticket on the ferry since they seem to alternate hours every other day
>>> between the two ferry companies.
>>>
>>> Bus transit time about 50 minutes and ferry about 35 minutes.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/7m3r6
>>>
>>> I don't believe that the puddlejumper from Cancun to Cozumel is
>>> operating but I could be wrong.
>>>
>>> Taxi fare to southern hotels is in the $15-20 range each way.
>>>
>>> Ron Lee

It is way cheaper to fly to Cancun than to Cozumel where we want to
end up. Has anyone tackled the ferry scene? How hard is it to get from
the Cancun airport to Cozumel.
Thanks

Bill wrote:
> It is way cheaper to fly to Cancun than to Cozumel where we want to
> end up. Has anyone tackled the ferry scene? How hard is it to get from
> the Cancun airport to Cozumel.
> Thanks


Direct flights are a helluva a lot easier

However there are 20-30 min flights from Cancun to Cozumel about every
two hours

The ferry option is a pain in the butt

It is at least a 45 minute drive from (been a long time since I have
done one) Cancun to Playa De Carma. Then the Ferry ride from Playa to
Cozumel is 30 - 45 minutes. That adds at least 2 hours to your trip to
Coz if you hit transportation correctly.

definitely cheaper to ferry but airfare isn't that bad I wouldn't
consider the ferry unless I wa absolutely in a position where I could
not afford the airfare

Bill wrote:
> It is way cheaper to fly to Cancun than to Cozumel where we want to
> end up. Has anyone tackled the ferry scene? How hard is it to get from
> the Cancun airport to Cozumel.
> Thanks


Sorta depends on how much rush you're in and what you consider
affordable. Cancun airport to Playa Del Carmen by taxi is ~$45US
(immediately available), ~$6US by bus (bus schedule applies) - taxi
drops you off at the ferry dock, bus you'll carry/drag your stuff a few
blocks to the ferry dock. Ferry runs every hour from 6am to 10pm, is
~$8US, and 45-50 minute ride to Coz ferry dock. However you get to the
Coz ferry dock, you'll have another taxi to your house/hotel if your not
staying at the town square area. There's always a taxi waiting nearby.

If you choose the ferry, and you have a short wait for the next
departure, there are nearby opportunities for an adult beverage, cigar,
snack, and an early start on trinket shopping.

I suppose it mostly depends on when your first dive begins.

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