Costa Maya cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Costa Maya, Mexico (Western Caribbean). The cruise port is a purpose-built complex with Mahahual village a short taxi ride north. Most independent tours pick up just outside the port gate.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | $77 | $89 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | $168 | – | $42 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $88 | $128 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | – | – | $63 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $112 | $128 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | – | $36 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $115 | $153 | – | $89 | 3/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | $177 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $94 | $143 | – | $60 | 3/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $124 | $148 | – | – | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | – | – | – | $139 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Costa Maya were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
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Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Mahahual beach and malecon | 25 m | ~5 min walk |
| Chacchoben ruins | 33.2 km | ~75 min by road |
| Bacalar lagoon | 72.4 km | ~160 min by road |
Distances are measured from Puerta Costa Maya pier. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Ruins / history: Chacchoben is about an hour inland and Kohunlich is further, so pick tours that guarantee the return.
- Beach break / beach club: Bacalar lagoon tours run about 1h30 each way.