Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual from the Costa Maya cruise port

Snorkeling5-10 minutes by taxi1.5 hours plus transfersFits a typical call

Short boat trips anchor at buoys in the shallow lagoon between the reef crest and the beach, with sea grass, sand and scattered coral heads. Banco Chinchorro, a large offshore atoll, is a much longer trip.

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
About US$61 per person for a 1.5-hour guided boat snorkel, plus about US$4 each way by taxi to the dock.
Time to allow
1.5 hours plus transfers

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 Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual, enough for a visit (allow 1.5 hours plus transfers), 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 Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual
    5-10 minutes by taxi from Puerta Costa Maya.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual 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

Book a short trip with a clear return time; lagoon-side tours are the realistic snorkel option on a cruise day.

Costa Maya cruise port: Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual FAQ

How far is Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual 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 Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual?

About US$61 per person for a 1.5-hour guided boat snorkel, plus about US$4 each way by taxi to the dock.

How much time do you need at Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual?

Allow 1.5 hours plus transfers. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Costa Maya call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual, enough for a visit (allow 1.5 hours plus transfers), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Reef-lagoon snorkeling off Mahahual on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Book a short trip with a clear return time; lagoon-side tours are the realistic snorkel option on a cruise day.

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