Mahahual village and malecon from the Costa Maya cruise port

Town & walking5-10 minutes by taxi3-5 hoursFits a typical call

A fishing village with a waterfront strip of beach bars, restaurants, shops and sun loungers on a sheltered bay. It is the easiest independent option.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerta Costa Maya
Travel time
5-10 minutes by taxi · 3 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Costa Maya taxi fares.
Cost
No entry charge; beach clubs typically ask for a food and drink minimum or sell open-bar packages.
Time to allow
3-5 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Costa Maya call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Mahahual village, enough for a visit (allow 3-5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:30 am · At Mahahual village
    5-10 minutes by taxi from Puerta Costa Maya.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Mahahual village by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Costa Maya; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Check recent photos for seaweed before choosing a club: sargassum can arrive in any month but is usually lighter from November to February.

Costa Maya cruise port: Mahahual village FAQ

How far is Mahahual village from the Costa Maya cruise port?

From Puerta Costa Maya it is 5-10 minutes by taxi, about 3 km.

How much does it cost to visit Mahahual village?

No entry charge; beach clubs typically ask for a food and drink minimum or sell open-bar packages.

How much time do you need at Mahahual village?

Allow 3-5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Costa Maya call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Mahahual village, enough for a visit (allow 3-5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Mahahual village on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 5-10 minutes by taxi from Puerta Costa Maya. Check recent photos for seaweed before choosing a club: sargassum can arrive in any month but is usually lighter from November to February.

Tours that go to Mahahual village

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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