Costa Maya (Mexico) Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview
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The creators provide an overview of their December 2019 visit to Costa Maya, Mexico, while docked on the Norwegian Escape. They explain that the port is located on the Yucatan Peninsula and advise travelers not to confuse it with Puerto Maya on Cozumel. During their visit, three other large ships were in port, which led to significant crowding within the Costa Maya cruise center. The video details the walk from the pier to the cruise center and highlights various shore excursion options such as visiting Mayan ruins, snorkeling, or visiting a water park. Within the cruise center itself, passengers can find shops, restaurants, and several attractions including a saltwater pool, a dolphin encounter, a tequila museum, and a chocolate factory. The creators suggest checking with cruise lines regarding port passes for discounted entry to multiple attractions. They also note that the facility is easy to navigate due to available signage and maps. Finally, the video describes transportation options for visiting the local fishing village and identifies several locations suitable for family photo opportunities near the cruise center.
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the cruise center area got more and more crowded almost uncomfortably crowded as the day went on
if you're not a fan of crowds and there are multiple ships in port you might want to plan on disembarking as soon as your ship is cleared by the port
overall the costa maya cruise center is fairly easy to navigate thanks to plenty of signage and maps being available throughout the facility
we found this sign to be significantly less crowded than the one at the cruise center's peer entrance and the lush green plants and trees surrounding the sign made for an overall better photo
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