Cozumel - Ferry to Mainland

Have heard rumors of Cozumel excursions to the mainland being cancelled due to recurring ferry bomb threats. Are these indeed only rumors? Would be love to hear from recent cruisers. Very interested in getting to Tulum, but not at the risk of safety. Would only book excursion through the ship, just wondering if I should have strong plan B. Thanks for any insight!

The ferry issues were isolated to one event several months ago and most or all of the cruise lines are again offering excursions to the mainland - your rumors are very dated. Have a great cruise! ;)

Thank you John!!!

You're welcome! :) Tulum is amazing - enjoy your tour and please report back after your cruise to let us know how it all worked out.

And just to ease your mind further, the event wasn't terrorist or drug related. Arson and an insurance scam by new operator who was losing money. Hundreds of Mexicans take those ferries daily to work, either on Cozumel or the mainland.

This is GREAT information. Thanks so much! And I will definitely report back!

And just to ease your mind further, the event wasn't terrorist or drug related. Arson and an insurance scam by new operator who was losing money. Hundreds of Mexicans take those ferries daily to work, either on Cozumel or the mainland.

Hi - the only reputable article I find is the following:

https://www.businessinsider.com/mexico-playa-del-carmen-security-alert-us-embassy-ferry-bombing-2018-3

Is there new info about an insurance scam? I cannot find that. Regardless, innocent tourists were injured so not sure it is worth the risk as Playa del Carmen is still restricted for US govt employees. The State dept has warnings. When you go on a ship excursion do they use a private ferry that is different?

Hi - the only reputable article I find is the following:

 

https://www.businessinsider.com/mexico-playa-del-carmen-security-alert-us-embassy-ferry-bombing-2018-3

 

 

 

Is there new info about an insurance scam? I cannot find that. Regardless, innocent tourists were injured so not sure it is worth the risk as Playa del Carmen is still restricted for US govt employees. The State dept has warnings. When you go on a ship excursion do they use a private ferry that is different?

PDC is not off limits to US government personnel. Look it up on the DOS site.

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