Written by John Sage, Accessible Caribbean Vacations
One of the most popular Caribbean cruise destinations, Cozumel disabled access presents several accessibility challenges for visitors including steep ramps, steps at restaurants, and a challenging ferry to the mainland.
Nevertheless, Cozumel wheelchair access is sufficiently good enough that disabled cruise passengers can visit a wheelchair accessible beach, Tulum, and several shopping destinations!
I gave Cozumel a 4 Star Sage AccessibilityRating because it has accessible van transportation to get around the island and the island is fairly flat with wheelchair ramps into many attractions.
It did not get a higher rating because many of the ramps are steeper than ADA standards, most bathrooms are not accessible, and one of the most popular attractions (Tulum) has multiple accessibility challenges.
View Cozumel accessible shore excursions
Best Aspects of Cozumel Disabled Access
Lots to do on the island and on the mainland– Disabled cruise passengers will be able to visit Cozumel again and again without running out of accessible things to do! An accessible driving tour of Cozumel island, an ATV tour, accessible snorkeling,
an accessible beach visit (shown on the left), and an accessible driving tour to Mayan ruins on mainland (shown on the right) are just a few of the Cozumel accessible shore excursion options.
