Getting ashore
Cozumel is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Cozumel, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cozumel Cruise Port
Cozumel is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and substantial cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through March.
Usually docks
Often busy
~10h typical visit
Larger ships
What to expect in Cozumel
How much time will you have?
About 9h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 10h in Cozumel, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Cozumel get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Cozumel almost always has multiple ships in port (78% of days), typically with about 10,955 cruise passengers.
- Typical day: ~10,950 passengers
- Busy day: 23,300+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 78% of days
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Where Cozumel fits into a cruise
Cozumel is most commonly visited on Western Caribbean itineraries, often alongside Costa Maya (Mahahual) and Galveston .
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When to cruise to Cozumel
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Cozumel typically carry around 3,571 guests, with Liberty of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, and Symphony of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Liberty of the Seas 88 calls
- 2 Radiance of the Seas 62 calls
- 3 Symphony of the Seas 61 calls
- 4 Carnival Paradise 60 calls
- 5 Carnival Breeze 54 calls
- 6 MSC World America 54 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 Adventure of the Seas
Nov 2 Norwegian Viva · Carnival Valor · Disney Treasure · Scarlet Lady
Nov 3 Liberty of the Seas · Celebrity Apex · Carnival Celebration · Carnival Paradise
Nov 4 Icon of the Seas · Jewel of the Seas · Carnival Breeze
Nov 5 Radiance of the Seas · Mariner of the Seas · Norwegian Aqua · Carnival Dream
Cruises that visit Cozumel
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Cozumel → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Tampa
Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Cozumel on day 3
$299 oceanview · $43/night
44% below typical · 3-month low
Mariner of the Seas
New Orleans → Cozumel → Falmouth → New Orleans
Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Cozumel on day 3
$369 interior · $53/night
30% below typical · 3-month low
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Cozumel → Tampa
Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Cozumel on day 6
$549 balcony · $79/night
76% below typical · 3-month low
Mariner of the Seas
New Orleans → Cozumel → Falmouth → New Orleans
Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Cozumel on day 3
$1,818 suite · $260/night
50% below typical · 3-month low
Liberty of the Seas
Galveston → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Cozumel → Galveston
Dec 12, 2026 · 5 nights
Visits Cozumel on day 4
$349 interior · $70/night
23% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Viva
Galveston → Cozumel → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Galveston
Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Cozumel on day 3
$549 oceanview · $78/night
30% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Cozumel
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Cozumel, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Caribbean · Central America
Cozumel → Roatán → Harvest Caye + 1 more
From Galveston · 7 nights · Next Oct 31
From $469 oceanview · $67/night
Best departure: 42% below typical
23 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean
Costa Maya → Cozumel
From Galveston · 5 nights · Next Oct 31
From $349 interior · $70/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
60 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Cozumel → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Falmouth
From New Orleans · 7 nights · Next Nov 7
From $369 interior · $53/night
Best departure: 30% below typical
19 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Cozumel → Costa Maya → George Town, Great Exuma Island
From Tampa · 7–8 nights · Next Nov 7
From $299 oceanview · $43/night
Best departure: 44% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean
Costa Maya → Roatán → Belize City + 1 more
From Tampa · 7–8 nights · Next Nov 14
From $549 balcony · $79/night
Best departure: 76% below typical
6 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Great Stirrup Cay → Falmouth → Georgetown, Grand Cayman + 1 more
From Port Canaveral · 7 nights · Next Dec 6
From $329 interior · $47/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
15 upcoming departures · 2 ships
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FAQ about cruises visiting Cozumel
Which cruise itineraries usually include Cozumel?
Cruises that call at Cozumel often follow itineraries such as Western Caribbean Loop: Cozumel & Roatán, Western Caribbean Loop from Galveston: Costa Maya & Cozumel, and Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & George Town, Great Exuma Island.
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