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Xcaret Xailing Now in Operation

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Tired of Ultramar ferries?  Looking for an additional ferry company operating between Cancun’s Hotel Zone and Isla Mujeres?  Grupo Xcaret announced that starting Dec. 27, 2021 two new ferry ships will be taking passengers from Km. 4.6 in Cancun’s Hotel Zone (by Oasis Palm resort and Cancun’s Scenic Tower) over to nearby Isla Mujeres.  The cost for tourists will be $18 USD o/w and $25 USD round trip p/person.  The price includes free admission to  the nearby Scenic Tower.  Ferries leave Cancun every hour from 9 a.m. with the last ferry leaving Cancun to the island at 7 p.m.

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New Security Measures for Isla Mujeres Ferry System

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Be prepared for “red light/green light” security procedures prior to boarding the ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres.  Starting April 1, 2019, passengers will be subject to a random search of their belongings using the antiquated system once very popular at the Cancun airport–push the button and get a red light, your belongings are searched prior to boarding.  Get a green light you are good to go.  Authorities are contemplating using the same procedure when taking the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Cancun.