CANCÚN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Ferry to Cozumel: Six Hours of Drift Dives on Palancar’s Walls
A guided, six-hour Cozumel diving day that brings you by ferry from the mainland to world-class reef walls; this guide explains what’s included, timing, and what to expect.
Ferry to Cozumel: Six Hours of Drift Dives on Palancar’s Walls.
Cozumel’s reefs are renowned for deep blue walls, smooth drift diving and clear water; this program runs two-tank dives inside the Cozumel National Marine Park on famous sites such as Palancar gardens, Palancar caves and Santa Rosa Wall, led by instructors with decades of local experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Blue Walls and Drift Dives
The trip focuses on Cozumel’s signature wall and drift diving: deep blue water, pronounced drop-offs and reef gardens that give the island its worldwide reputation.
Ferry Crossing and Island Transit
The experience includes the mainland-to-island crossing and local transfers on Cozumel before you board the dive boat; operators handle island transit so you get straight to the water.
Two-Tank Day with Full Support
The outing provides two tank dives in the National Marine Park, lunch on board, full scuba gear and small instructor-to-diver ratios to maximize bottom time and supervision.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a compact, purpose-driven day: a mainland transfer to the Playa del Carmen ferry, a short crossing to Cozumel, then two long dives at selected North- or South-Island reefs—Palancar, Punta Sur, Santa Rosa Wall and others—guided by instructors who know the area well.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full scuba gear is provided and lunch is served on board as part of the trip package.
Ferry tickets are not included in the package price and must be obtained separately.
Round-trip transportation to the Playa del Carmen ferry and round-trip transportation on Cozumel are included when specified in the package.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cozumel diving crossing trip?
The outing lasts approximately 6 hours.
What are the start and pickup times?
Participants are asked to arrive at the meeting point at 9:15 a.m.; hotel pickups begin at 6:15 a.m.
What does the price include?
Included are two tank dives in the Cozumel National Marine Park, lunch on board, full scuba gear, and round-trip transportation to the Playa del Carmen ferry plus island transfers; ferry tickets themselves are not included.
Are ferry tickets included in the price?
No — ferry tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
What are the pricing options?
There are two listed prices: 3,200 MXN (approx. $160 USD) for arrival to the meeting point, and 5,300 MXN (approx. $265 USD) for the option that includes transportation from Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels.
Is there a minimum age to dive?
Yes — the program accepts divers ages 10 and older.
What are the instructor-to-diver ratios?
Groups are kept small with instructor-to-diver ratios between 1:2 and 1:4; a personal instructor from Cancun is available on request.