Cozumel
Mexico
Port Report Card
Port Stats
The Tea
Cozumel is the most-visited cruise port in the Western Caribbean, and it shows — in both the best and worst ways. The island itself is gorgeous, with world-class snorkeling and dive sites. The port area, however, is a wall-to-wall gauntlet of jewelry stores, t-shirt shops, and aggressive vendors who've perfected the art of "just looking? let me show you something."
Up to five cruise ships dock here simultaneously, flooding the tiny island with 15,000+ day-trippers. The port area feels like a cruise-themed shopping mall rather than a Mexican island. Get past the tourist zone, though, and Cozumel has real charm — local restaurants, quiet beaches, and the Punta Sur Eco Park.
The State Department lists Mexico at Level 2 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), but Cozumel specifically is very safe for tourists — it's an island economy that depends on cruise passengers. The real risk is to your wallet, not your safety. Just don't buy jewelry at the port, and for the love of all things, negotiate taxi prices before getting in.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 7 | 77% |
| Feb | 76°F | 2 | 93% |
| Mar | 81°F | 2 | 94% |
| Apr | 81°F | 3 | 90% |
| May | 85°F | 0 | 100% |
| Jun | 82°F | 20 | 33% |
| Jul | 83°F | 11 | 65% |
| Aug | 83°F | 15 | 52% |
| Sep | 83°F | 16 | 47% |
| Oct | 81°F | 15 | 52% |
| Nov | 79°F | 9 | 70% |
| Dec | 77°F | 9 | 71% |
Day-in-Port Budget
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | $— | $— | $— |
| Drinks (2) | $— | $— | $— |
| Taxi to Beach | $— | $— | $— |
| Excursion | $— | $— | $— |
| Souvenirs | $— | $— | $— |
Cozumel on the Cruise Schedule
12 ships we track are scheduled to stop at Cozumel on at least 323 sailings over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for Carnival, Celebrity, MSC, Princess, and Royal Caribbean. The busiest months on the schedule are October 2026 and January 2027.
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Cozumel
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Cozumel.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Seascape | MSC | 49 | Sep 20, 2026 | 100 |
| Carnival Celebration | Carnival | 47 | Sep 20, 2026 | 100 |
| Enchantment of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 45 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
| Carnival Liberty | Carnival | 44 | Sep 20, 2026 | 97 |
| Carnival Valor | Carnival | 33 | Sep 19, 2026 | 99 |
| Carnival Breeze | Carnival | 30 | Sep 21, 2026 | 86 |
| MSC World America | MSC | 25 | Sep 19, 2026 | 95 |
| Regal Princess | Princess | 23 | Sep 19, 2026 | 98 |
| Symphony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 9 | Sep 26, 2026 | 98 |
| Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity | 8 | Sep 20, 2026 | 100 |
| MSC Seashore | MSC | 5 | Sep 20, 2026 | 94 |
| Mariner of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 5 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
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