Costa Maya: The Most Overlooked Cruise Spot That Will Blow Your Mind!
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I did not love this cruise port the first time I went and in fact it made the list of one of the five worst cruise ports
the cruise port in the cruise terminal area itself is clean it's modern it's beautiful it's cool there's actually a lot to do in the cruise port area
frequent Cruisers often nickname costaa Costa maybe and there's a sad reason for that it is pretty unpredictable
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Have you ever been to a cruise port that just didn't impress you at first? That's exactly how Costa Maya felt at first glance, but it turns out this spot has much more to offer -- if you know where to look. From a mix of modern cruise port amenities to rustic, off-the-beaten-path experiences outside of the port, Costa Maya is a place that might surprise you. Here's what we'll cover: 00:00 What are the essential things to know when cruising to Costa Maya? 04:03 Why do cruisers call it "Costa Maybe," and how often do ships skip this port? 06:05 What are things to do at the Costa Maya cruise port? 07:11 What are the best all-inclusive beach clubs in Costa Maya? 07:52 Nacional: https://www.resortforaday.com/nacional-beach-club-costa-maya/?Click=96370 12:21 Hayhu Beach: https://viator.tp.st/mg64dkL4 14:36 Maya Chan: https://costamayabeachresort.com/reservations/ 15:27 Krazy Lobster: https://tripadvisor.tp.st/7r6tvrPW 17:38 Jaime's at the Blue Reef: You can book this one in advance at places like Get Your Guide or AAA, but for this one, DO NOT book online through those sites. It's much cheaper on site! 18:26 Does Costa Maya have a free public access beach? 18:49 Lost Mayan Kingdom Waterpark (book this through your cruise line) 20:01 Are there Mayan ruins accessible from Costa Maya? 21:00 How do I get a taxi in Costa Maya, and do they accept US currency? How much are they? 22:00 Does Royal Caribbean now own the Costa Maya cruise port? Get my FREE complete Costa Maya Port Guide here: https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/costamaya ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️