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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA Caribbean port of call known for its coral reefs and beaches, and one of the most popular ports of call in the region

Cozumel

Cozumel · Mexico · 20.51, -86.95

Mexico's largest island, floating in the Caribbean Sea, and one of the world's leading coral reef diving destinations. Clear waters, white-sand beaches, and Maya ruins coexist here, making it one of the most popular ports of call on Caribbean cruises.

Port highlights

About 80,000 on the whole island (San Miguel is the main town)
Population
A tropical climate. Warm year-round, with the rainy season and possible hurricanes from summer through autumn.
Climate
Spanish (English is also understood in tourist areas)
Language
Mexican peso (MXN). US dollars are also widely accepted.
Currency
December to April (dry season with calm seas)
Best time to visit
Local food

Fresh seafood, ceviche, tacos, lime soup (sopa de lima)

Sights
Snorkeling and diving at reefs such as Palancar ReefChankanaab National ParkSan Gervasio Maya ruinsWild beaches on the island's east coast
Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
20°Jan
30°
20°Feb
31°
21°Mar
32°
22°Apr
33°
24°May
33°
24°Jun
34°
24°Jul
34°
24°Aug
34°
24°Sep
32°
24°Oct
30°
22°Nov
29°
21°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1994–2012 · Station: COZUMEL (DGE) · about 1.6 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)178 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee costs about the same; water, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

MX$35.00
Water 600 ml
MX$60.00
Coffee
MX$175.00
Inexpensive meal
MX$95.00
Local beer
MX$109.00
Big Mac

Prices in Cozumel. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

CZM
Nearest airport
10–15 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Cozumel” (CC BY-SA 4.0)