Ferries to the mainland

[BRT]

I was asked for my local resident card on my last trip while boarding with my ticket issued for local price. Probably because I don't look local. So maybe they are cracking down on this.

A local couple was with us. Their tickets looked different. I think there is more to it.

 

[mediumone]

Which one is faster?

On my last trip from playa to coz I used the Ultamar.
They both boarded at the same time.
The Mexico Waterjet left the dock first.
We left about 5 minutes later, after the other ferry cleared the dock area.
We overtook them about midchannel and arrived in coz long before them.
I dont know if this is typical or a one time event.
The Ultamar was larger, but I didn't know that beforehand.

Ultramar will generally be faster by 5 minutes +/-

 

[mediumone]

I was asked for my local resident card on my last trip while boarding with my ticket issued for local price. Probably because I don't look local. So maybe they are cracking down on this.

Seen them asking for ID a number of times.
The cost to cross seems fair to me. I have no problem paying it.

 

[mstevens]

I was asked for my local resident card on my last trip while boarding with my ticket issued for local price. Probably because I don't look local. So maybe they are cracking down on this.

Same here. They also won't let me buy tickets at the local rate for anyone else without showing that person's Plan Local card.

Which one is faster?

I don't think there's any reliable difference. For one thing, individual boats can be faster or slower than others in the same line.

The biggest difference I've seen is a few minutes.

 

[RayfromTX]

9$ tourist 2.25 local as I recall

 

[WetInPortland]

Conventional local wisdom is to wait until you're at the pier to buy tickets and always buy one way only. If you're there at15 minutes before the hour, you should see the boats docked/docking. If one isn't docked by then, buy your ticket on the other. As for crossing times, flip a coin if both boats are the same type (catamaran or monohull). I prefer the catamarans, as the trip is a little smoother.

I've been asked for ID both when buying local / INAPAM tickets and when boarding. If you buy from the guy for "half price", you could be denied boarding.

 

[gopbroek]

New ferry rates for Playa del Carmen, Cozumel crossing - Riviera Maya News

Rat ba$+ards
Corrupt as they were the price war the Borges started was the only relief from the over priced ferry rates tourist's have seen.

 

[RayfromTX]

I'm glad I'm not trying to make a living running a ferry to Cozumel for 11 dollars a ticket and 6 for locals and three for seniors. That's not easy money and I can't remember seeing them close to full. They wouldn't be full if there was only one an hour.

 

[DandyDon]

Regular is 220 Pesos, primera is 260? I didn't know there was a first class cabin. Could it possibly we worth $2 USD extra for a 30 minute ride? The upgrade was worth it on the Catalina ferry last time I took it many years ago, but it was longer.

 

[RayfromTX]

It is worth it if the ride is smooth and especially if you have a group as it is quieter and has large tables to sit around. It is upstairs so if the ride is rough it will be smoother downstairs, not in first class.