Cruises to Cancun Mexico

Cancun is a spectacular tourist destination with magnificent ancient Mayan culture. In Cancun you will find all the modern amenities and luxuries of a first class vacation oasis. Amazing archeological ruin sites like Chichen Itza make Cancun a historic treasure illuminated with a timeless ancient beauty.

Arriving in Cancun

There is no cruise ship terminal in Cancun, so all ships drop anchor off shore. Passengers are taken ashore aboard small boats on a picturesque ride which takes about twenty minutes. The majority of passengers arrive onshore on the northern end of Cancun. There are taxi and bus stops waiting at the piers.

Necessary Information about Cancun

• Spanish is the official language in Cancun. However, English is also widely spoken in most resorts and the main tourist areas.
• The peso is the national currency of Mexico. However, US dollars are accepted in all places. It is advised to use pesos in order to take advantage of the favorable exchange rate. Pesos will go further than dollars. ATM machines provide Mexican pesos.
• All beaches in Mexico are open to the public.

Popular Cancun Onshore Activities

There are many fun and exciting activities to enjoy in Cancun.

Cancun Water Sports and Beaches

Water sports and activities are abundant, and relaxing along the beautiful beaches is popular. Water sports and activities include:

• Snorkeling
• Sailing
• Sail-boarding
• Water skiing
• Wet bikes
• Catamarans
• Pedal bikes
• Kayaking
• Parasailing
• Scuba diving
• Water parks

A list of of Cancun beaches includes:

• Northern Beaches
  • Playa Las Perlas
  • Playa Linda
  • Playa Tortugas
  • Playa Caracol
• East Side Beaches
  • Gaviota Azul
  • Playa Marlin
  • Chac Mool
  • Playa Ballenas
  • San Miguelito
  • Punta Nizuc
  • Playa Delfines

Other Activities to Enjoy in Cancun

Other popular activities include visiting archeological ruin sites, horseback riding, and jungle tours. There are also many modern shopping malls and small family owned stores in downtown Cancun to offer cruise passengers a chance to shop.

Cancun also offers many fabulous golf courses. One of the most popular courses is the Hilton Park Golf Club’s 18-hole, par 72, Robert Trent Jones treasure. The Hilton Cancun Beach and Golf Resort is beautiful, and even incorporates some ancient ruins. The Melia Cancun Golf Club at the Melia Hotel is an impressive 18 hole, par 54 masterpiece. Pok Ta Pok Club de Golf is an 18-hole par 73 course with a practice tee and a practice putting green.

A visit to Isla Mujeres, situated due east off the Yucatan Peninsula, is another excursion cruise passengers may enjoy. It's close enough to Cancun that you can actually see this enchanting island. Located approximately eight miles across the Bahia Mujeres, the island was formed by ocean currents repeatedly depositing sediment. The island is very flat. Isla Mujeres is five miles long and about a half mile wide at its widest point.

Bullfights can also be seen in Cancun. Exhibitions are held downtown in the Plaza de Toros every Wednesday. Dances and cockfights are also held in this plaza.

Putting Cruises to Cancun Mexico in Perspective

Cancun is one of Mexico’s largest vacation destinations. The hotel amenities are abundant and Cancun has the infrastructure to handle millions of tourists every year. There is no terminal for receiving cruise ships and most cruise ships stop at nearby Cozumel. More Americans visit Cancun than any other overseas destination on the planet. If you’re searching for a Mexican destination with authentic Mexican culture, Cancun might be too Americanized for your tastes.

Many Mexico cruises to other nearby ports offer day trips to Cancun. Some of the most popular cruises to Cozumel which offer onshore excursions to Cancun include Carnival, Disney, and Celebrity Cruises. There are many day cruises to Cancun Mexico. Western Caribbean cruises often make stops in the Yucatan or Cozumel. The best time to visit is the winter when weather is most optimal. The low season is during the summer months, when temperatures are at their most oppressive. Hurricane season in the summer and early fall must be taken into consideration for those cruising into any region of Mexico.