New perspective on the Cozumel ferry! - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

Rosie · 11-23-2008, 08:19 AM

We are currently spending 2 weeks in Playa Del Carmen at the Playcar Palace which is RIGHT next door to the ferry building. (see attached pix)

What we witnessed yesderday alone, were 2 of the ferries stuck--yes, 2 of them in the sandbar! 1 for over 2 hours and 1 for almost 2 hours! All I could think of were the 4 cruise ships in town & how many pax weren't on ships tours over here.

Having watched this ordeal from my pool chair--I would STRONGLY recommend taking a ship tour if you are coming to this side, they have no control over the tide and some of the pool people here say they see it happen often!!!

Hope ths helps some one.

Char · 11-23-2008, 08:29 AM

Thanks Rosie! That is very good information to take into consideration when booking tours in Cozumel/Playa Del Carmen!

Rosie · 11-23-2008, 08:50 AM

You're welcome Char! I was really surprised to see it happen!!!!

Char · 11-23-2008, 08:55 AM

What a gorgeous resort you are staying in! The views are awesome!

Rosie · 11-23-2008, 08:15 PM

Thanks Char! It IS beautiful here!!!!!!

LuLu · 11-24-2008, 06:04 PM

Rosie .... Thanks! Good information! You're so RIGHT! This is one best done on a "ship's excursion"!

Love the pictures of where you're staying! Have a great vacation!

Rosie · 11-24-2008, 08:17 PM

Hi LuLu!

This is sooooo much fun!!!! I have definitely learned something about cruising watching from land. We see the ferries operate all day!!! Scarry!!!!

LuLu · 11-24-2008, 09:33 PM

So good you're passing this information along!

pardo59 · 01-10-2009, 06:06 PM

hi Lulu,

Love your posts they are very helpful, This is my first cruise. We are leaving from New Orleans on NCL and stopping in Costa Maya & Conzumel. Are we able to just take a taxi to a public beach? & if so, which ones do you recommend.
thanks,
Brigitte

jamesfam · 03-26-2009, 03:37 PM

Most probably they were not stuck, there are no sandbars there we asked, but the boats seem to take mainland tours to Playa del Carmen and wait in front of the city for the tours to come back...