Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Cruise Port

Playa del Carmen

City in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

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Overview

Playa del Carmen is a cruise port in Mexico. It lies on the coast at approximately 20.628, -87.076.

About Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a resort city along the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Playa del Carmen, and is around 68 kilometers away from Cancun. As of 2020, the city’s population was just over 304,942, making it Quintana Roo’s second-largest city after Cancun.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Playa del Carmen — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Playa del Carmen

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Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Jul and coolest around 26°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
26°
22°
Feb
27°
23°
Mar
28°
23°
Apr
29°
24°
May
30°
25°
Jun
30°
26°
Jul
31°
26°
Aug
31°
26°
Sep
30°
25°
Oct
30°
25°
Nov
28°
23°
Dec
27°
23°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Playa del Carmen the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Playa del Carmen, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →