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Costa Maya (Mahahual) cruise port

Decide at the pier how far you want to go.

Caribbean itineraries

Arrival: Cruise pier and terminal complex [1]
Beach town: Mahahual is a separate road outing [1]
Ruins: Chacchoben is inland [2]

Port essentials

Ships berth at Puerto Costa Maya. The cruise complex is right by the pier, while Mahahual and the inland Maya sites need their own transport plans. Check before you go [1][2]

Best first move

Choose one main outing. Confirm pickup and return at the cruise complex before committing to a beach or ruins trip.

On foot

Can I walk?

Walk inside the cruise complex. For the Mahahual beachfront, plan a road transfer as the easier default. Chacchoben is a separate drive inland. Check before you go [1][2]

Ashore

Getting to the city

Ask port staff where to meet a taxi or a booked driver for Mahahual. For Chacchoben, arrange the full outward and return journey before leaving.

Transport alternatives

Walking at the pier: Use the terminal complex for a short visit close to your ship. Check before you go [1]
Road transfer: Organise a separate ride for Mahahual or a guided transfer for Chacchoben. Check before you go [1]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

Puerto Costa Maya: The cruise line describes berthing alongside a pier with a visitor complex. Check before you go [1]
Mahahual: The neighbouring beach town is separate from the terminal. Check before you go [3]

Time ashore

Things to do

Cruise complex
Stay near the pier for shops and a meal. Check before you go [1]
Mahahual beachfront
Choose a beachfront stop outside the port complex. Check before you go [1]
Chacchoben
Choose the Maya archaeological site as the focus of a longer inland outing. Check before you go [2]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Tell your driver Puerto Costa Maya cruise terminal, not simply Mahahual. Allow for the inland drive if applicable and for the walk through the complex and along the pier before all aboard.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.

Costa Maya (Mahahual) cruise port FAQ

Does Costa Maya require a tender?

The cruise line describes a pier call. Check your sailing for any changes. Check before you go [1]

Can I combine Chacchoben and the beach?

They require separate onward travel. Plan one as the priority and check your sailing’s time ashore. Check before you go [2][1]

Sources & verification

Sources and last checked

Guide last checked 13 November 2026. Confirm your terminal, transport and all-aboard time for your sailing.

Royal Caribbean · Arriving in Puerto Costa Maya
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Royal Caribbean · Costa Maya destinations and ruins
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Royal Caribbean · Mahahual and the neighbouring port
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026

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