Puerto Costa Maya Pier → Costa Maya terminal building
Walk from the ship along the pier to the terminal building. The walk takes 10–15 minutes.
Cruise port in Mexico
Costa Maya
Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 9 hours. 26 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 44 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 1,077 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 246
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Puerto Costa Maya Pier. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Puerto Costa Maya Pier.
- Mahahual Malecón
The main street in Mahahual is the Malecón, which runs alongside the beach.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Mahahual city centreAbout 10 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr 30 min
- ChacchobenAbout 55 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr
- BacalarAbout 1 hr 30 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 6 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Puerto Costa Maya Pier → Mahahual
Take the tram/trolley from Costa Maya cruise port to Mahahual. This is a one-way service; take a taxi when returning to the port.
Puerto Costa Maya Pier → Mahahual
Outside the port gate, take a shuttle or colectivo to Mahahual village and beach.
Mahahual → Puerto Costa Maya Pier
Take a taxi from Mahahual back to the port. The tram/trolley from the port to town is one-way only.
Puerto Costa Maya Pier → Mahahual
Exit the port facility and walk along Av. Paseo Del Puerto to the taxi stand outside. Take a taxi from there to Mahahual.
Mahahual places to explore
Explore 14 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Mahahual Lighthouse
This is one of Mahahual's landmarks and offers coastal views.
You cannot climb the lighthouse, so take photos from below.
Pez Quadro
This is the beach club at Hotel 40 Cañones. It offers lounge chairs and umbrellas, as well as kayak rentals and massages.
- Admission
- MXN 200
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–18:00
If you have a reservation at Pez Quadro, do not follow anyone offering directions after you get out of the taxi; check in at the lobby of Hotel 40 Cañones.
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Chacchoben
About 55 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hr
SightsChacchoben Archaeological SiteThis ruin is about a 50-minute drive from Costa Maya Port. The page describes its tour as the most popular ruin tour among port visitors and hotel guests.
Check the advance authorization requirements before using a professional camera or drone, and bring cash to pay the filming fee for a GoPro or 360-degree camera.
Bacalar
About 1 hr 30 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hrAbout 3 hr round trip · Check your return margin
SightsFuerte de San FelipeThis fort was built to defend against pirates. Iguanas can be seen on the walls.
Reviews say some museum QR codes and exhibit equipment did not work, so do not rely solely on digital explanations.
SightsLos RápidosThis channel has a natural current, with stromatolites along its edges.
Visitor numbers may rise quickly, so arrive at opening time if you plan to visit Los Rapidos.
SightsCocalitosThis is a paid waterfront facility where visitors can enter the lagoon. A stromatolite area by the water is marked.
Bring cash to pay the admission fee at Cocalitos.
SightsPirates ChannelThis channel connects Bacalar Lagoon and Mariscal Lagoon. It is described as a place where sandbars can be seen.
Reviews say signs prohibit rubbing sand from the Pirate Channel on your skin, so follow the on-site instructions.
Food and cafésMr. TacoThis restaurant is described as popular with backpackers and inexpensive.
SightsCenote EsmeraldaThis open-air cenote tends to have fewer visitors and has emerald water, colorful fish, and striking rock formations.
Check first whether there is a spending requirement to access the cenote from the hotel-side pier.
SightsCenote NegroThis cenote connects to the lagoon, creating a contrast between the lagoon's bright blue water and the cenote water, which appears almost black.
Food and cafésLos HechizosThis is a lagoon-side restaurant at Rancho Encantado Hotel. It offers dishes with local ingredients, including fish, chicken, meat, and vegetarian options.
Even if dining at the restaurant, access to the pier, lagoon, or pool may require a separate fee of MXN 400 per person, so check when booking.
ActivitiesLaguna Bacalar boat tourOne tour described a visit to a cenote, Bird Island, and Pirate Channel.
If planning to pay the remaining tour balance by card, check the additional card fee and compare it with paying in cash.
Food and cafésNaya Bacalar Lagoon Front Hotel & RestaurantThis Bacalar restaurant is noted for dishes made with local ingredients.
Food and cafésSiete by HabitasThis adults-only restaurant builds its menu around ingredients from Quintana Roo and also offers vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The path from reception to the restaurant is gravel, so avoid high heels.
Cruises calling at Costa Maya
1,077 sailings are grouped into 170 cruises by ship and route.
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
21-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,994
Norwegian Cruise Line19 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
10-Day Western Caribbean: Greater Antilles, Belize & Mexico
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,399
MSC Cruises23 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.10Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Port Canaveral, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Puerto Plata, Port Canaveral, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Cozumel, Costa Maya
Port Canaveral, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 978
MSC Cruises44 departure dates33 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Miami, Isla de Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Ocean Cay
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 749
Royal Caribbean International9 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.02
MSC Cruises42 departure dates32 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Miami, Isla de Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Ocean Cay, Miami, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Ocean Cay
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,433
Norwegian Cruise Line20 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.04MSC Cruises99 departure dates72 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.11Norwegian Cruise Line18 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Royal Caribbean International38 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.10
Royal Caribbean International7 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 6 nights
6 Night Caribbean & Perfect Day
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,012
170 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Costa Maya
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About Costa Maya
Laid-back coast with sandy beaches & waterfront eateries, plus diving around offshore coral reefs.
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