Playa Palancar Day Pass in Cozumel

6 hCozumelFood & drinkFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 3:00 pm, 1 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 30 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Cozumel20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:10 am.
  4. 2:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 3:00 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Cozumel call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 6 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 3:00 pm — 30 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 4:00 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Cozumel. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 Cozumel shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 4 h); 90% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cozumel call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

A day at Playa Palancar offers a seamless blend of relaxation and adventure on Cozumel's stunning shores. Enjoy a lounge chair and umbrella on the white sand beach while savoring delicious dishes from the restaurant. Choose from a variety of activities like snorkeling, kayaking, or jet skiing to elevate your beach experience. With personalized service and access to a full bar, Playa Palancar is your perfect getaway. Reservations are recommended for a hassle-free visit.

Max 200 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Camastro y sombrilla
  • Regaderas y vestidores
  • WiFi en áreas comunes
  • Estacionamiento

Not included

  • Meals
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
In Cozumel 1- By taxi from anywhere on the island. 2- Rent a car or a scooter. We are located just 20 minutes from downtown Cozumel on the South Coastal Highway (Carretera Costera Sur) at km 19.5, in the South Hotel Zone.
In Cozumel 1- By taxi from anywhere on the island. 2- Rent a car or a scooter. We are located just 20 minutes from downtown Cozumel on the South Coastal Highway (Carretera Costera Sur) at km 19.5, in the South Hotel Zone.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operated by Playa Palancar. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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