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CRUISE PORT GUIDE: How to Spend a Day in Costa Maya, Mexico!

Just Ramblin' Around
Just Ramblin' Around
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👁️ 14K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 11:09
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsTips & AdviceCasual Creator
CaribbeanFrom Galveston, Texas

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm excited because we've never been to Mexico before.

Our excursion was cancelled. We were going to go to Bakalar and enjoy those seven lagoons.

Excursions are probably recommended just to get away from here.

It was worth it. Definitely get the taxi back.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have a backup plan for excursions in case of cancellation.
Consider taking a taxi instead of walking to save time and energy.
Explore the port area if you don't want to leave; there's plenty to do.
Book excursions through Viator links provided in the description.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to do in portExplore the port area; there are shops, spas, bars, and pools.
Excursion cancellationHave a backup plan and consider rebooking or exploring the port.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in Costa Maya?
QDo you need to go on an excursion in Costa Maya?

Topics Covered

Port Destination2 Happy BaconExcursions1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston, Texas2½ Happy Bacon
Roatán, Honduras2½ Happy Bacon
Costa Maya2 Happy Bacon
Top: Bakalar lagoon tour
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YouTube Video Description

Tour Costa Maya & Mahahual, Mexico with us as we show you the best excursions and cruise port experiences. Whether you are on Carnival, Norwegian or Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, this video will answer your question of "what is there to do in Costa Maya?" Here are the Viator links for the excursions we talked about in the video!: 🚙One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide: https://www.viator.com/tours/Costa-Maya/1-DAY-TOUR-CHACCHOBEN-MAYAN-CITY-BACALAR-LAGOON-INCLUDES-CERTIFIED-GUIDE/d4345-169734P1?pid=P00276763&mcid=42383&medium=link 🛖Chacchoben Mayan City only: https://www.viator.com/tours/Costa-Maya/Chacchoben-Mayan-Ruins-Excursion/d4345-247244P1?pid=P00276763&mcid=42383&medium=link 🌴Bacalar Lagoon only: https://www.viator.com/tours/Costa-Maya/BACALAR-7-Colors-Lagoon-with-transportation-from-Costa-Maya/d4345-158519P1 🏊Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles https://www.viator.com/tours/Costa-Maya/Snorkel-tours-costa-maya-nado-con-tortugas/d4345-415393P3?pid=P00276763&mcid=42383&medium=link 🏖️Beach Break Costa Maya with Lunch and Open Bar on the Mahahual Beach https://www.viator.com/tours/Costa-Maya/Pez-Quadro-Pack-Day-Pass/d4345-220656P1?pid=P00276763&mcid=42383&medium=link 🌴 Discover Costa Maya, Mexico! 🌊 Welcome to one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant cruise destinations—Costa Maya! This port is packed with everything you need for the perfect day in paradise. Step right off the ship into a lively village filled with restaurants, bars, shopping, swimming pools, and live entertainment. Enjoy festive music, refreshing cocktails, a massive free pool, and plenty of spots to relax or explore. From the port, you can embark on unforgettable excursions—journey deep into the jungle to explore ancient Mayan ruins like Chacchoben and Kohunlich, or jump into crystal-clear waters for world-class snorkeling along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Adventure lovers will also find ATV tours, dolphin encounters, cacao tastings, and traditional cultural experiences. Just a short taxi ride away lies the laid-back beach town of Mahahual, home to breathtaking shoreline and a long stretch of soft white sand. Here you’ll find Mahahual Beach, lined with charming hotels, seafood restaurants, and dozens of welcoming beach clubs offering loungers, shade, and amazing views. Whether you’re looking to unwind with your toes in the sand or enjoy a beachfront massage and a cold drink, Mahahual has the perfect vibe. Join us as we explore everything Costa Maya has to offer—from its energetic cruise port to the serene beauty of Mahahual Beach. This is the ultimate guide to making the most of your day in paradise! #costamaya #carnivalcruise #cruisevlog #travelvlog #mahahual Our Equipment: GoPro5 : https://amzn.to/3W706JP GoPro10 : https://amzn.to/3JoNRRt Nikon Z30 : https://amzn.to/4d2bOvo Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra DJI Mini 2 Our Software and Subscription Services: https://share.epidemicsound.com/cyumoq Adobe Premier Pro Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator 🎉🎈🥳Please subscribe to our channel to stay in touch so we can share what we are up to!🐕🌋🌅 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYptpWdN5KNCq5pwdvGNrhQ?sub_confirmation=1 Website: www.justramblinaround.com Facebook: Just Ramblin Around Instagram: @justrambinaround Email: jrawithronandjodi@gmail.com Hi Ramblers! We are Ron & Jodi. You may have seen us brewery hopping & Rv'ing in the Pacific Northwest, sunset chasing in Hawaii or cruising to Alaska and the Caribbean but we're always just ramblin' around. We believe in the beauty of spontaneous day trips and have a passion for planning the vacation of a lifetime. We hope our travel vlogs and reviews help you with planning your next adventure. Join us as we take you from extended RV Vacations outside the PNW to our own backyard exploring the Cascade Mountain Range, the high desert, Washington and Oregon's scenic coastline and our beautiful national parks. When we take a break from the RV lifestyle we travel to beautiful destinations and hop aboard luxurious cruise ships destined for Alaska and the Caribbean. We will take you on our vacations for an immersive travel experience. There are many videos to watch and help you decide how to spend your time in the PNW and beyond! This video is intended for entertainment purposes. All content herein should be considered anecdotal and not considered for informational purposes. All video participants will not be liable for any intentional or unintentional harm whether it is physical, emotional or economic resulting from any content from the "Just Ramblin Around" YouTube channel to include but not limited to, this video and its participants.