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Mexico, Isla Mujeres EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY YOUR NEXT DREAM DESTINATION! THE AMERICAS | MEXICO, ISLA MUJERES BASE ADDRESS Marina Las Velas Avenida Rueda Medina Caridad Del Cobre Isla Mujeres Quintana Roo, 77400 GPS POSITION: 21.13’44”N 86.44’01”W OPENING HOURS: 10am – 5pm BASE MAP BASE CONTACTS If you need support while on your charter, contact the base immediately using the contact details in this guide. Please contact your booking agent for all requests prior to your charter. BASE MANAGER: Liam Martin Phone: + 52 1 998 577 8877 Email: [email protected] CUSTOMER SERVICE: Marta Sáez Phone: +52 1 998 232 1000 Email: [email protected] BASE FACILITIES ☒ Electricity ☒ Luggage storage ☒ Water ☐ Restaurant ☒ Toilets ☐ Bar ☒ Showers ☐ Supermarket / Grocery store ☐ Laundry ☐ ATM ☐ Swimming pool ☐ Post Office ☒ Wi-Fi BASE INFORMATION LICENSE Sailing license required: ☐ Yes ☒ No PAYMENT The base can accept: ☐ Visa ☐ Mastercard ☐ Amex ☒ Cash EMBARKATION TIME Embarkation is at 5pm. YACHT BRIEFING Upon arrival, the lead person in your party will receive a yacht briefing. The technical check in and yacht briefing will take 40-60 minutes, depending on yacht size and crew experience. The team will give a detailed walk-through of your yacht’s technical equipment, information about safe and accurate navigation, including the yacht’s navigational instruments, as well as mooring, anchorage and itinerary help. The safety briefing introduces the safety equipment and your yacht’s general inventory. STOP OVERS You may spend the first night of your check-in date at a slip or on a mooring (please mention preference in advance of boarding) at no additional charge. Subsequent nights at the marina or mooring are an additional cost. DISEMBARKATION TIME Disembarkation time will be 10am. Please make sure your last night is within reasonable motoring miles of our base so you are not late to disembark. The team will inspect your yacht’s equipment and a general visual check of its interior and exterior. A diver will check its hull, keel, rudder(s) propeller(s) and /or bow thruster. General inspection will take approximately one hour. PARKING Free parking is available at the marina. BAGGAGE Please only take soft bags and not suitcases, as they would be too cumbersome on-board. BASE AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS • Base emergency telephone number: +52 998 577 8877 • Marina emergency telephone number: +52 998 577 8877 • Coastguard emergency telephone number: 911 • VHF base channel: 13 • VHF marina channel: 13 • VHF emergency channel: 16 HOW TO GET THERE? ACCESS BY PLANE Fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN). There are direct flights from Florida and Miami or you can fly via Mexico City. TRANSFERS FROM THE AIRPORT TO OUR BASE If you need an organized transfer from the airport, please contact our base manager. Major transfer companies operate their offices at the airport, please refer to the airport website for the list, working hours and contacts. Transfers can be arranged by us or you can find taxis in front of the airport buildings. There are a number of transfer companies from the airport to Puerto Juarez, where you can take the Ultramar ferry to Isla Mujeres. It takes about an hour and 10 minutes to reach our base from the airport (40 minutes by transfer or taxi to the mainland port and 30 minutes by ferry to the island). Once on the island our base crew will be happy to assist you to the base. Information subject to change without notice. PROVISIONING & RECOMMENDATIONS BASE PROVISIONING SERVICE This base provides a provisioning service: ☒ Yes ☐ No LOCAL SUPERMARKET Chedraui Av. Rueda Medina SM-003 Mza.113 L017 Esq. Ohon P. Blanco Electricistas 77407 Q.R Other nearby supermarkets including Super Aki and Small Groceries Around Opening hours may differ during public holidays and are subject to change without notice. FUEL AND WATER Diesel fuel, gasoline, and water are available at our base. HOTEL SUGGESTIONS: Day Time • Hotel Privilege Aluxes Isla Mujeres Mon- Sun 7am – 10pm • Villa Marinero 1 • Villa Marinero 2 • Zoetry Villa Rolandi RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS: • Mango Café • Rolandi’s Pizzeria • Olivia Taste of Mediterranean • Fuego del Mar • Kin Ha Restaurant • Zama Beach Club AREA GUIDE LOCAL AREA INTRODUCTION Cruise the Maya Riviera and the Yucatan Peninsula on Mexico’s Caribbean coast and explore the impressive Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second largest coral reef which spans 700 miles across four countries. If you are looking to find a prime cruising ground offering beautiful beaches and the chance to see whale and lemon sharks, swim with turtles and dine on dishes inspired by Mayan culture then the Maya Riviera, Mexico, is an unforgettable destination. Our base is on Isla Mujeres, just six miles off Cancun. Just 8km long and 1.3km at its widest point, this island offers clear turquoise water and plenty of wildlife to see. Nearby, to the north, Holbrox offers chances to find remote and uncrowded anchorages and is popular with nature fans. If you cruise at sunset, you’ll see the flamingos settling in at dusk. In the south you can take a small boat to see the ruins at Tulum or see the cenotes. TOP THINGS TO DO IN ISLA MUJERES: 1. Visit the Mayan city of Chichen Itza When planning your trip, you might want to add a day or two for exploring ashore. Don’t miss the UNESCO archeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the largest Mayan cities with its Kukulkan Pyramid, monoliths and temples. It’s one of the top things to do in Cancun and listed as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. 2. Tour Tulum’s ancient ruins If you can’t make it to Chichen Itza, explore the walled city ruins at Tulum which was once a coastal fortress. It was once home to 1,600 citizens and traded semi-precious stones, textiles and food. When visiting you can swim at the site’s attractive beach. 3. Snorkel the underwater sculpture park Be sure to visit MUSA at Isla Mujeres while sailing Cancun, founded by artist Jaime González Cano and sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor. You can snorkel nearly 500 sculptures on the seabed, a fascinating artificial reef for the local marine life. 4. Learn more about Mayan culture Visit Maya Museum of Cancun and see one of the most extensive archaeological collections of Mayan culture while on your yacht charter in Cancun. 5. Spot whale sharks at Isla Mujeres If you sail at the right time, you will be able to see whale sharks between mid-May to September where they gather around Isla Mujeres to feed on plankton. This is one of our favorite things to do in Cancun, and we recommend you don’t miss out! CURRENCY Mexican peso (MXN) and USD VOLTAGE Electricity on land: 115/220V DIALING CODE Area code: +52 INTERNET The Wi-Fi in Cancun is good, and most cities and towns have Wi-Fi hotspots at bars and restaurants. On Isla Mujeres and surrounding area, the Wi-Fi is slow but there is Wi-Fi access close to the marina office. There is phone coverage in about 90% of the sailing area. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE Port clearance is required in the Caribbean. ENVIRONMENT • Respect your surroundings and leave only footprints in the sand • Only use the engine or genset when needed (fill up your tanks for the water maker at the docks when you can) • Recycle your garbage in the correct containers at the marina • Respect regulations around marine reserves and private islands where disembarking is not permitted Information subject to change without notice. SAILING CONDITIONS SAILING AREA Sail the north and south routes from Isla Mujeres – the base team will explain any local conditions during your chart briefing. Relax on soft white sand beaches of the Maya Riviera, such as Las Perlas, Tulum, and Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, dive the Mesoamerican Reef at Playa del Carmen, or try surfing at Playa Chac Mool at Cozumel. Snorkel fans will enjoy the underwater sculpture museum with nearly 500 sculptures at Salon Manchones, Isla Mujeres, and more than 30 at Punta Nizuc, Cancun. While ashore, you’ll find some of the finest examples of archaeological riches. Trace the footsteps of ancient civilizations in the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, or see the coastal ruins at Tulum. While on your yacht charter, you can broaden your taste buds with the fragrant, hot flavors of Yucatan cuisine with its Mayan origins, using achiote seeds, habanero chillies and sour oranges. Try the region’s famous dish of cochinita pibil, a marinated pig slow-cooked in a pit. Sail to Isla Holbrox to see 150 species of bird, including flamingos, snorkel the sublime reefs at Cozumel and stroll the beaches on Puerto Morelos. If beautiful anchorages and the rich history aren’t enough, then you can find plenty of entertainment and nightlife, golf courses, fine restaurants and a warm welcome that make Cancun a vacation to remember. WEATHER The best time of year to visit Cancun is December through April and January to March are the peak months. If you want to see the whale sharks, make sure you visit between May and September. This is the low season with still mostly good weather and you can miss the crowds. TEMPERATURE During the peak months, there is low humidity, little rain, sunny skies and warm temperatures around 82ºF. Sea temperatures are cooler than the summer months but still good for swimming. LOCAL FORECAST You can find Isla Mujeres weather forecasts from the WindFinder website. .
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