Puerta Costa Maya port complex and pools from the Costa Maya cruise port

Attractioninside the cruise port1-2 hoursFits a typical call

A Maya-themed shopping and leisure area with free pools, swim-up bar, hammocks, restaurants and a small beach right at the gangway, useful if you want a low-effort day.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerta Costa Maya
Travel time
Inside the cruise port
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Costa Maya taxi fares.
Cost
Free to enter; the three saltwater pools are free to use.
Time to allow
1-2 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 7 h 10 min at Puerta Costa Maya port complex, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 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
    8:20 am · At Puerta Costa Maya port complex
    Inside the cruise port from Puerta Costa Maya.
  3. 3
    3:30 pm · Leave Puerta Costa Maya port complex 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

Prices inside are higher than in Mahahual; some visitors shop here only after returning from town.

Costa Maya cruise port: Puerta Costa Maya port complex FAQ

How far is Puerta Costa Maya port complex from the Costa Maya cruise port?

From Puerta Costa Maya it is inside the cruise port.

How much does it cost to visit Puerta Costa Maya port complex?

Free to enter; the three saltwater pools are free to use.

How much time do you need at Puerta Costa Maya port complex?

Allow 1-2 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Costa Maya call you have up to 7 h 10 min at Puerta Costa Maya port complex, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Puerta Costa Maya port complex on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is inside the cruise port from Puerta Costa Maya. Prices inside are higher than in Mahahual; some visitors shop here only after returning from town.

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

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More things to do near Puerta Costa Maya port complex

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  • The Krazy Lobster beach bar · Food & drink · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.0 km from Puerta Costa Maya port complex
  • Mahahual village · Town & walking · 5-10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.6 km from Puerta Costa Maya port complex
  • Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual · Snorkeling · 5-10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.6 km from Puerta Costa Maya port complex
  • Xcalak village · Nature · 60-90 minutes by taxi from the pier · 53 km from Puerta Costa Maya port complex