Berths in Cancun
V&V Marina, called La Amada Marina until about 2016, and the Mexican import rules for boats.
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The marina near Cancun
| Marina | Size | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| V&V Marina, called La Amada Marina until about 2016 | Yachts up to 255 ft on the marina page, and 225 ft on a blog page dated 8 February 2023. In 2012: 176 berths, yachts up to 55 m and a draught of 3.6 m. A 2013 article gave 180 ft and 12 ft of depth. | The Playa Mujeres resort site gives the address MZA 1 SMZA 3, Punta Sam, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, C.P. 77400. In 2013: 10 minutes from Cancun and 25 minutes from Cancun International Airport by land. | Playa Mujeres resort site; SuperyachtNews, 16 October 2012; ALL AT SEA, 4 March 2013; CharterWorld for the rename |
The 2012 and 2013 figures were published under the La Amada name. Ask the marina for current sizes and rates.
Services at V&V Marina
Boat import costs and rules
Temporary import permit
ANAM lists USD 45 plus IVA online at gob.mx/banjercito. At a CIITEV module or a Mexican consulate in the USA, the fee is USD 51 plus IVA.
New documents for importers
An importer who lives abroad must present a declaration from a Mexico resident who accepts joint liability for tax credits. To prove the boat left Mexico, the importer must present a document from a foreign port authority.
No sale or transfer
ANAM says a boat under temporary import cannot be sold or transferred. Check the current ANAM rules before you arrive.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- WMO World Weather Information Service, Cancun climate
- US National Hurricane Center, tropical cyclone climatology
- ANAM, temporary import of boats with a Banjercito permit
- ANAM, boat questions and answers
- ANAM, new requirements for temporary import of boats
- INM, sport fishing and nautical tourism
- Playa Mujeres, V&V Marina
- Playa Mujeres, V&V Marina blog page, 8 February 2023
- SuperyachtNews, 16 October 2012
- ALL AT SEA, Destination: Cancun for Boats and Yachts, 4 March 2013
- CharterWorld, La Amada Marina joins IGY, with 2016 update on the rename
- UKSA, superyacht salary guide
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