--- title: "Costa Maya Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/costa-maya description: "Mexico's quieter Caribbean escape among Mayan ruins" --- # Costa Maya 🇲🇽 · Mexico · Caribbean > "Mexico's quieter Caribbean escape among Mayan ruins" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 2.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.5h - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,242 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Photos - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-pixabay-1351369.webp) © [Michelle-Maria / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/costa-maya-mexico-beach-1351369/) - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-pixabay-3275959.webp) © [Michelle-Maria / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/tower-costa-maya-palm-tree-sky-3275959/) - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-unsplash-j5vbp6h8iks.webp) Photo by [Ahmet Demiroğlu](https://unsplash.com/photos/green-trees-on-seashore-during-daytime-J5VBp6h8iKs?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-pixabay-3273940.webp) © [Michelle-Maria / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/acrobats-aerial-performance-3273940/) - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-unsplash-ly266dcym78.webp) Photo by [Laura LaBrie](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-person-standing-on-a-stone-structure-surrounded-by-trees-lY266DcYm78?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-unsplash-azbaeiuhze4.webp) Photo by [Steve Matthews](https://unsplash.com/photos/coastal-town-with-boats-and-beach-AzBaEIuhzE4?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-pixabay-4200969.webp) © [Michelle-Maria / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/costa-maya-swim-up-bar-hut-4200969/) - ![Costa Maya, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/costa-maya/costa-maya-pixabay-4169099.webp) © [Michelle-Maria / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/costa-maya-mexico-coast-rough-water-4169099/) ## Peak season Nov – Apr 1,242 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Mar (156 sailings), Dec (151 sailings), Jan (134 sailings) ## About Costa Maya Costa Maya is a purpose-built cruise port on Mexico's southern Caribbean coast, about four hours south of Cancún. The terminal area has a pool, swim-up bars, shops, and restaurants arranged in a village layout with Maya-inspired stonework and colours. Ships dock directly, so there's no tendering. Beyond the port complex, the fishing village of Mahahual is a short taxi ride south along the coast, with a long stretch of sand, beachfront restaurants, and a quieter pace than the terminal itself. The main excursion options are the Maya ruins at Chacchoben, about 70 minutes inland, and the Bacalar Lagoon, known for its seven shades of blue. Snorkelling on the Mesoamerican Reef is available right off the coast. Within the terminal, shopping runs toward silver jewellery, vanilla extract, and tequila. Tacos, ceviche, and fresh seafood are the food highlights. Pesos are the local currency, but US dollars are widely accepted. If you skip the organised tours, Mahahual's boardwalk and roadside cevicherías are a solid way to spend a few hours. ## Your day in Mahahual Ships dock at the pier and a free tram runs to the terminal. Mahahual is 3 to 5 km away by taxi or shuttle. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Costa Maya pier, AIS top berth (18.72935, -87.68955) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Aviarius Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/c55c6049-007b-43ea-87ca-ab7fbd9e5e3c.geojson) ### What to see #### Mahahual malecon Seaside walkway with restaurants, shops and dive operators. Taxi, about 10 min. (18.72034, -87.70587) ![Mahahual malecon](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2186055/8df860592618a2d2-1440.webp) Photo: Juan Ortega, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oth%C3%B3n_P._Blanco%2C_Quintana_Roo%2C_Mexico_-_panoramio_-_Juan_Ortega_(2).jpg) #### Faro de Mahahual White and blue lighthouse at the start of the malecon. Taxi, about 10 min. (18.72437, -87.70141) #### Yaya Beach Beach with a bar, restaurant and beach service. Taxi, about 10 min. (18.71565, -87.70771) #### BlueKay Beach Beach on the malecon with a beach club. Taxi, about 10 min. (18.72255, -87.70240) ![BlueKay Beach](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q125423263/5a352317d95b2455-1440.webp) Photo: Juan Ortega, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BlueKay_Beach_en_Mahahual%2C_Mexico_(http-www.bluekaymahahual.com)_-_panoramio_(3).jpg) #### Aviarius Bird park with rope bridges above the port complex. 3 min walk. (18.73288, -87.69306) ### Day trips Based on 8 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Chacchoben ruins**: Car or tour, about 1 h 10 each way. About 5 h round trip, 2 h at Chacchoben ruins. Tour: [chacchoben ruins and visit to the light house](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/233207P1?via=markdown) from €68 Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Mexican Peso (MXN) · €10 ≈ MX$209 - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Cancun (UTC-5) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 18.7294, -87.6895 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Costa%20Maya/@18.72935,-87.68955,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Costa%20Maya&ll=18.72935,-87.68955&z=13) ## Things to do in Costa Maya Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Costa Maya Shore Excursion Chacchoben Day Trip](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7c85aaa4-67c1-43f1-a46f-522bf6065c68?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (1,221) | 3h 30m | – | Fits your port day | €58 | Viator | | [Authentic Beachfront Mexican Cooking Class Cafe Jaguar Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/125887c1-85e7-4c46-ba89-8f3b3102acca?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (154) | 2h | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €72 | Viator | | [Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dd283498-1a90-422c-b262-45ee39e52ef8?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (291) | 1h 20m | 9:00 AM–10:20 AM, 10:30 AM–11:50 AM, 12:00 PM–1:20 PM, 12:30 PM–1:50 PM, 1:00 PM–2:20 PM, 2:30 PM–3:50 PM, 3:30 PM–4:50 PM | Fits your port day | €27 | Viator | | [Private Jeep Tour in Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0c802664-3650-4948-8842-3eaedc72ded4?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (100) | 5h | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €157 | Viator | | [Snorkel Tour on the Costa Maya with experienced Guid](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0fd724b6-3908-410f-85e8-63b987f6f47a?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (179) | 2h | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €33 | Viator | | [Costa Maya: Tequila Distillery Experience & Tasting, Port Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/18b0d731-ea44-4354-b4f7-5fa583239725?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (68) | 1h 20m | – | Fits your port day | €36 | Viator | | [chacchoben ruins and visit to the light house](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ea23026a-3779-4cac-8f54-acf5f2271f55?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (173) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €68 | Viator | | [Private beach, all inclusive.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b156316c-1bb3-484c-8725-d8206583d3b3?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (219) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €117 | Viator | | [2 Tank Dive (for certified divers)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e133792f-b324-4dca-9369-fde7724d2ca9?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (136) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €86 | Viator | | [Bacalar Lagoon 7 Colors Excursion from Costa Maya Cruise Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b1e795ca-547e-4868-8524-23d048fbdb31?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (92) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €118 | Viator | | [Mahahual and Costa Maya Birdwatching](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3e386a8f-4657-459a-ade9-472d6871ef1d?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (86) | 5h | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM | Fits your port day | €131 | Viator | | [3 Hour Costa Maya Snorkeling Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/568ad671-b8bd-4a82-862b-f7b77d293279?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (150) | 3h | – | Fits your port day | €64 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Belize City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/belize-city.md): 146 km (79 nm) · Belize - [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md): 207 km (112 nm) · Mexico - [Playa del Carmen](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/playa-del-carmen.md): 220 km (119 nm) · Mexico ## Cruise lines stopping here - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cenote-dash-costa-maya-from-fort-lauderdale~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270215-4.md)** - **Price:** €221 per person (€443 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Brilliance Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/brilliance-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-02-15 - **Itinerary:** Cenote Dash – Costa Maya from Fort Lauderdale ## Cruises visiting Costa Maya Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Blissful Retreat – Cozumel & Belize](https://cruisello.com/cruises/blissful-retreat-cozumel-belize~RCL-ENCHANTMENT-20261115-7.md) | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇺🇸 Tampa | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €294 | | [Cobalt Shallows – Cozumel & Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-cozumel-costa-maya~RCL-ADVENTURE-20261115-6.md) | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale | 2026-11-15 | 6 | €240 | | [Temple Shadow – Belize & Riviera Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/temple-shadow-belize-riviera-maya~RCL-RADIANCE-20261114-7.md) | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇺🇸 Tampa | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €366 | [See all Costa Maya cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=costa_maya) ## Ready to sail to Costa Maya? 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