If you prefer to stay active all day, just look for an excursion that includes additional activities… I know there are plenty! The ruins of Chacchoben We did this so that we’d have a little time to explore the port area as well. Our excursion just took us to the ruins and back.
We chose this excursion because, when possible, we always like to tour something authentic and not built specifically to entertain tourists. One of the most popular excursions in Costa Maya is the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins. Seriously, if you just want to relax, there are plenty of things to do right at the port (more on that below). The assembly point for shore excursions at Costa Maya. There are also several restaurants and a swimming pool, complete with a small lounge area and swim-up bar. Just check the signs for your particular excursion.įor those not taking an excursion, continue to the left and you’ll enter a large shopping area, where you’ll find all the usual cruise port shops and a few local specialties. If you’re taking an excursion, there is a covered hut right at the end of the pier where you’ll likely meet your tour guide. As you exit the pier, you’ll find the ubiquitous Costa Maya welcome sign as you enter a large outdoor mall area. There are also some trolleys that will take you across the pier if you can’t or don’t want to make the walk. When you first disembark the cruise ship, you’ll have to walk a long pier to reach land. Stay tuned for our upcoming review of the Norwegian Breakaway.
#COSTA MAYA BUS ACCIDENT FULL#
Thankfully, we also had time to wander around the port, which was packed to the gills by three full cruise ships with virtually all COVID restrictions now a thing of the past. This time, we opted for an excursion to the cultural show Aldea Mahahua, Mexico Through the Ages. Our second visit was part of a seven-night cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway. The nearly empty atrium aboard the Regal Princess. We spent most of our day visiting the Chacchoben Mayan ruins, which is one of the most popular things to do in Costa Maya. And, ours was the only ship at Costa Maya that day, so the port itself was quiet. That cruise happened right as the industry started opening back up after COVID and the ship only had around 700 guests aboard. We first visited Costa Maya during a five-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Regal Princess. Please see our Review Policy for more information.) What to Expect in Costa Maya, Mexico (Disclaimer: When we link to places you can buy our stuff or places we stayed, we are using special codes which earn us commissions on the sales at no additional cost to you. There are also a good number of excursions for those who want to explore the area. For those who want a more relaxing cruise vacation, you’ll find plenty of laid-back things to do, like lounge by the pool or the sandy area on the water, at the port complex. I guess I just wasn’t “in the know” before our first visit! Costa MayaĬosta Maya really is a nicely done port for cruise visitors.
Now, though, it seems to be a regular stop on most Western Caribbean cruises and it’s easy to understand why. Before our first visit, I don’t think I’d ever even heard of Costa Maya. We have now visited Costa Maya twice – in November 2021 and February 2023. The entire port area was built specifically for cruise ships and tourism, so you’ll find a wide variety of shopping, beach activities, and excursions available right off the boat. Located along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, south of Cancun and Cozumel, Costa Maya is a relatively small cruise port near the Belize border.
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