Chacchoben ruins from Costa Maya: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Chacchoben ruins independently from Costa Maya saves about $112 per person compared with NCL's excursion (Carnival $130, NCL $197 vs $85 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 2 excursions that include Chacchoben ruins, median $130 per adult, e.g. "Chacchoben Mayan Ruins".
- NCL: 3 excursions that include Chacchoben ruins, median $197 per adult, e.g. "Chacchoben Mayan Ruins E".
Ship excursions that include Chacchoben ruins often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Chacchoben ruins tours we compared
- Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya · $56 · 4.5★ (628 reviews)
- Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Guided Tour · $89 · 3.0★ (3 reviews)
- Costa Maya: Exclusive Chacchoben Ruins Premier Tour · $95 · 5.0★ (2 reviews)
- Chacchoben Maya Ruins & Mexican Lunch at the Beach (Combo) · $85 · 4.0★ (26 reviews)
- From Chetumal/Bacalar: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Guided Tour · $85
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Getting back to the ship
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.
- Chacchoben ruins is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Chacchoben ruins excursion from Costa Maya on Carnival?
Carnival's Chacchoben ruins excursions start at a median of $130 per adult (2 options, $110 to $150).
How much is the Chacchoben ruins excursion from Costa Maya on NCL?
NCL's Chacchoben ruins excursions start at a median of $197 per adult (3 options, $158 to $237), converted from €177.
Can you visit Chacchoben ruins on your own from the Costa Maya cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $85 per person (5 tours compared, from $56). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Chacchoben ruins independently?
Usually: the gap is about $112 per person, or $448 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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