What to Expect at Playa Linda
Playa Linda is the main ferry terminal in Cancun's Hotel Zone for ferries and tours to Isla Mujeres. Located at Km 4 of Boulevard Kukulcan, it offers Ultramar ferry services, catamaran tours, and all-inclusive excursions. The trip to Isla Mujeres takes 25-30 minutes.
Playa Linda is better known as a departure point for Isla Mujeres than as a beach itself. If you're staying in the Hotel Zone and want to visit Isla Mujeres, this is the most convenient place to board the ferry or a tour.
The "beach" at Playa Linda is on the Nichupte Lagoon, not the Caribbean Sea, so the waters are very calm but don't have the crystal-clear Caribbean characteristics. Most visitors come specifically for the ferry terminal.
📍 GPS Coordinates: 21.1380, -86.7620
⛴️ Ferry to Isla Mujeres: ~25-30 minutes
💰 Round-trip ferry price: $600-700 MXN (~$35-42 USD)
🕐 Hours: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM (ferries)
🅿️ Parking: $150-250 MXN/day
📍 Distance to downtown: 4 km (10 min by car)
Ferry to Isla Mujeres
The Ultramar ferry from Playa Linda to Isla Mujeres takes 25-30 minutes. Ferries depart every 30-60 minutes from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The round-trip price is approximately $600-700 MXN (~$35-42 USD) per adult.
Ferry Prices (2026)
| Category | Round-Trip Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $600-700 MXN(~$35-42 USD) | Ages 12+ |
| Child (3-11 years) | $400-500 MXN(~$24-30 USD) | With ID |
| Infant (0-2 years) | FREE | Lap infant |
| Senior (60+) | $500-600 MXN(~$30-36 USD) | With Mexican ID |
🕐 Ferry Schedule (Approximate)
| Route | First Ferry | Last Ferry | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Linda → Isla Mujeres | ~6:00 AM | ~6:00 PM | Every 30-60 min |
| Isla Mujeres → Playa Linda | ~7:00 AM | ~9:00 PM | Every 30-60 min |
Tours from Playa Linda
Several tours depart from Playa Linda to Isla Mujeres: all-inclusive catamaran tours ($1,500-2,500 MXN), snorkeling with lunch tours ($1,200-1,800 MXN), and sunset sailing tours ($1,000-1,500 MXN). They include transportation, food, and drinks.
| Tour | Approx. Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 🚢 All-Inclusive Catamaran | $1,500-2,500 MXN(~$90-150 USD) | Open bar, snorkeling, lunch, free time |
| 🤿 Snorkeling + Lunch Tour | $1,200-1,800 MXN(~$70-110 USD) | Snorkeling, gear, lunch, free time |
| ⛵ Sunset Sailing | $1,000-1,500 MXN(~$60-90 USD) | Sailing, snacks, open bar |
| ⛴️ Ferry Only (On Your Own) | $600-700 MXN(~$35-42 USD) | Round-trip transportation only |
Playa Linda vs Puerto Juárez
There are two main departure points for the ferry to Isla Mujeres: Playa Linda and Puerto Juárez. Which should you choose?
| Feature | Playa Linda | Puerto Juárez |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hotel Zone (Km 4) | Downtown Cancun |
| Best if staying in... | Hotel Zone | Downtown |
| Ferry frequency | Every 30-60 min | Every 15-30 min |
| Ferry price | ~$600-700 MXN | ~$400-500 MXN |
| Tours available | Many tours | Mainly ferry |
How to Get to Playa Linda
To get to Playa Linda from the Hotel Zone or downtown Cancun, take the R1 or R2 bus ($15 MXN) and get off at Km 4. By taxi from downtown it costs $80-120 MXN (10 min). If driving, there is paid parking ($150-250 MXN/day).
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