Puerto Morelos - Docking
Anchoring:
The area of the town, once used for anchoring, is now part of a marine park and no anchoring is allowed. There are no longer any mooring balls available either, so the marina is the only option here for docking.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited.
You can leave your dinghy on the dock of the local restaurant – Los Pellicanos.
Marinas:
The entrance to the marina is 0.8 kms (half a mile) SW of the centre of the town and is well marked.
El Cid Marina is reported to be very secure and is a popular place to leave a boat when traveling inland. The marina is part of an all-inclusive resort and so visiting berth holders can use the facilities which include a number of pools, a spa and several restaurants.
The town of Puerto Morelos is just a short walk from the marina.
Last updated: January 2020
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As of Dec 18 2015, after talking to the marina officials, there are no more mooring balls available. They were taken off for the expansion of a new project. The marina is still there doing well and open for business as usual.
Posted by Kairos48 on the main Mexico page:
When clearing in or out at Puerto Morelos (Marina El Cid) a 24-hour notice is required by Immigration and Customs. You cannot call in advance to inform them as the marina requires you to be present when making the request. You will be required to stay in the Marina until all of the officials have cleared you in. If you are coming from the south, expect to be boarded and searched by customs.
Five agents and a K-9 searched my vessel. (I am a male, single handing, and I came from Guatemala so, no surprise since I came from a known narco route and fit the profile). None of my meat or food was confiscated as others have reported. The agent and personnel at Marina El Cid were quite helpful.