portclock
PortsMissed the ship?AboutPlan a port day
portclock

Shore excursions checked against your time in port, with port guides we research and source ourselves.

Western Caribbean

  • Cozumel
  • Grand Cayman
  • Roatán
  • Costa Maya
  • Ocho Rios
  • Falmouth
  • Belize City

Eastern & Southern

  • Nassau
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Thomas
  • Amber Cove & Puerto Plata
  • Cartagena

PortClock

  • About us
  • Missed the ship?
  • Privacy

© 2026 PortClock.

Caribbean ports/Costa Maya/Tours

Costa Maya Shore Excursion Chacchoben Day Trip

4.8 (1,218 reviews)3 h 30 minCosta MayaCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:20 pm, 4 h 10 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 10 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 12:20 pm
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Costa Maya20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
  3. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:45 am.
  4. 12:05 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 12:20 pm
    Back at the gangway4 h 10 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

About this tour

When your cruise ship docks in the port of Costa Maya, embark on a 3.5-hour shore excursion to Chacchoben. Explore the ancient Mayan city, where mysterious pyramids and temples remained hidden until the late 20th century! Your informative guide will tell you about the original occupants of this significant archeological site, as well as the native animals – including toucans and jaguars – that inhabit the surrounding jungle. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle included.

Groups are small to ensure pesonalized attention.

Max 40 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water and soda
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion guarantee
  • Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
    Ancient maya city surrounded by unspoiled jungle
    1 h 30 minAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
After disembarking, find the exit to the shopping facilities of the cruise port. Pass the parking lot and taxis. Our office is located 300 feet TO THE LEFT of the security gate of the port.
After disembarking, find the exit to the shopping facilities of the cruise port. Pass the parking lot and taxis. Our office is located 300 feet TO THE LEFT of the security gate of the port.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Traveler reviews

4.8
1,218 traveler reviews
5
85%
4
11%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%

Read all 1,218 reviews

Operated by CM Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $64 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
3 h 30 min
Typical Costa Maya call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish

More Costa Maya tours that fit a typical call

Back with at least an hour to spare on a 8:00 am–4:30 pm call.

All tours
  • Fits your day

    Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

    4 h 30 min 4.7
    Back by 1:20 pmfrom $58
  • Fits your day

    Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

    4 h 4.9
    Back by 12:50 pmfrom $80
  • Fits your day

    Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

    3 h 30 min 4.8
    Back by 12:20 pmfrom $63
from $64Check dates & book