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Things to do in Costa Maya on a cruise port day

Sorted by how much time you need, travel from the pier included. Looking for a plan by hours? 4 hours · 6 hours · 8 hours.

Town

Port village and pools

At the pier · plan 1.5 h+

Right at the end of the pier: souvenir shops, bars, a small beach and swimming pools that cruise passengers can use. Easy and close to the ship, but it is a cruise-only enclave, not a real town.

Tours & prices (2)

Captain Mono Beach Club Day Pass & Port Pickup

pickup included · Free cancellation
from $30 per person
See times on GetYourGuide

Captain Mono Beach Club Open Bar & Port Pickup

4 hours
pickup included · Free cancellation
from $53 per person
See times on GetYourGuide

Town

Mahahual seafront

5 min from the pier · ≈3 km · plan 3 h+

A pedestrian path runs along the beach through the village, lined with seafood places, beach bars and small shops. More local and relaxed than the port, and the reef lies just off the shore.

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Water

Reef snorkelling off Mahahualbeing verified

10 min from the pier · ≈3 km · plan 3 h+

The Mesoamerican Reef runs close to the shore here. Short boat trips from the village piers take you to the reef for an hour or so of snorkelling; conditions depend on the wind.

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Tour

ATV or jungle buggy tourbeing verified

15 min from the pier · plan 3.5 h+

Off-road rides on dirt tracks through the coastal scrub and mangroves near the port, often combined with a beach stop. Dusty and bumpy; closed shoes recommended.

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