Mexico Ferry Map
The ferry system in Mexico is mainly split into two regions: the Caribbean routes off the Yucatán Peninsula and the long-distance crossings across the Sea of Cortez. In the east, frequent passenger catamarans connect the mainland with ports such as Cozumel and Isla Mujeres. In the west, the service is more industrial, with larger vessels running between Baja California Sur and the Mexican mainland. With different operators and additional requirements for foreign vehicles, arriving at these docks usually takes more paperwork than a typical domestic crossing in the north.
Before you board: quick ferry tips for Mexico
Before you head to the pier, keep these points in mind so you don’t get stuck or pay extra at the last minute.
- For the quickest, most frequent rides to Isla Mujeres, skip the hotel zone docks and go straight to the Puerto Juárez terminal.
- If you’re bringing a vehicle from Baja to the mainland, you need a Temporary Import Permit in hand before you can buy your ferry ticket.
- For Cozumel, Ultramar and Winjet often trade off departures, so it’s usually easier to buy at the pier for the next boat.
- All ferries across the Sea of Cortez leave from Pichilingue, just north of downtown La Paz.
- Choose Baja Ferries for a more comfortable passenger ride, or TMC if you want a simpler, more cargo-style trip.
- Some Caribbean passenger ferries collect a small port fee or tourist tax at the gate, which often isn’t included in your ticket price.
- Bring a jacket. Cabin air conditioning on many ferries runs very cold, even when it’s hot outside.
