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Costa Maya Cruise Port Guide

All Things Wagner
All Things Wagner
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πŸ‘οΈ 113K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 10:00

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The creator provides a guide to navigating the Costa Maya cruise port and exploring excursions in the surrounding area. Within the port, visitors can access a large swimming pool with a swim up bar and a bird aviary featuring pink flamingos. To exit the port, travelers should follow the edge of the shops past the aviary and look for a yellow thatched roof building near the parking lot. The video highlights two specific beachfront excursion options. The first is Jamie's at the Blue Reef, an all-inclusive restaurant in Mahahual located about nine minutes from the port. The creator notes that while the environment and views are excellent, service can be slow when multiple large ships are in port. The second option is the Maya Chan Beach Resort, located approximately twenty minutes away. This resort offers a tropical setting with private palapas, included Mexican cuisine, and various water activities such as kayaking and snorkeling. The creator concludes by advising travelers to keep their ship cards handy when returning to their cruise ships.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Costa Maya honestly has a tough reputation in some Cruise groups there are a good amount of recommendations to just stay on the ship

this is an amazing Port even if you don't have an Excursion plan you can have a great time in the port itself

the water obviously is nicer here the service however here on a scale one to ten about a four

the environment here at Jamie's is a 10. you are in a good area under shade tree with a nice breeze

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Follow the edge of the shops and turn right towards the exit to leave the port
βœ“Ask about the adult-only rooftop pool at Jamie's when booking

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Costa Maya has a tough reputation in cruise groups β€” The port itself is pretty great and can be enjoyed even without an excursion plan

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to navigate the Costa Maya cruise port and exit to the street
QWhat are some great excursion options outside the port
QWhat to expect at Jamie's Blue Reef and Maya Chan Beach Resort

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Port Highlights

Costa Maya3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Jamie's Blue Reef (57 for adults, 33 for 13 to 17 year olds, 19.95 for 6 to 12 year olds)
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