Playa San Francisco and south-west beach clubs from the Cozumel cruise port

Beach15-25 minutes by taxi4-6 hoursFits a typical call

Long white-sand stretch on the sheltered west coast, with beach clubs, pools and calm water. The easiest relaxed beach day from the piers.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerta Maya / International Pier
Cozumel has 3 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
15-25 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Cozumel taxi fares.
Cost
Taxi about $15-17 each way; club day passes roughly $59-81 all-inclusive (Mr. Sancho's about $79, Playa Mia $59-79, Paradise Beach about $73-81) or $15-20 entry with a minimum spend, 2026.
Time to allow
4-6 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Cozumel call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Playa San Francisco, enough for a visit (allow 4-6 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:45 am · At Playa San Francisco
    15-25 minutes by taxi from Puerta Maya / International Pier.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave Playa San Francisco by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Cozumel; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Beach clubs line the coast road between roughly km 10 and 19. Mr. Sancho's has been closed on Sundays; check current prices before you go.

Cozumel cruise port: Playa San Francisco FAQ

How far is Playa San Francisco from the Cozumel cruise port?

From Puerta Maya / International Pier it is 15-25 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Playa San Francisco?

Taxi about $15-17 each way; club day passes roughly $59-81 all-inclusive (Mr. Sancho's about $79, Playa Mia $59-79, Paradise Beach about $73-81) or $15-20 entry with a minimum spend, 2026.

How much time do you need at Playa San Francisco?

Allow 4-6 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Cozumel call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Playa San Francisco, enough for a visit (allow 4-6 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Playa San Francisco on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15-25 minutes by taxi from Puerta Maya / International Pier. Beach clubs line the coast road between roughly km 10 and 19. Mr. Sancho's has been closed on Sundays; check current prices before you go.

Tours that go to Playa San Francisco

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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