COSTA MAYA SHORE EXCURSION
Ruins + Snorkel + Beach Club
Chacchoben to start, a honey pineapple on the road back, one hour on the reef snorkeling, then chairs at Coconut Water Beach Club. Private A/C vehicle the whole way.
Ages 5+ · kids 4 & under free
limit 2 per booking
$100
Ruins, pineapple, snorkeling, club
5-6 Hours
Port pick up and drop off
Private A/C vehicle
Back 1 hour before sail away
On time
The day, step by step
This is the $75 ruins tour and the $35 snorkel stacked into one ship day, with transport both ways. You finish at Coconut Water Beach Club
1
Meet at the port gate
Come to our meeting location as soon as you are allowed off the ship. The earlier the better. Costa Maya entrance, corner of Caribe Avenue and Paseo del Puerto. Your driver holds a whiteboard with your name on it. Maps and detailed directions come with the reservation.
2
50 Minutes drive through 2 small towns
Air-conditioned private vehicle. Water are available in your vehicle. No shopping-stop detours on the way there.
3
1.5–2 hours at Chacchoben
Walk Temple 24, the Gran Basamento, and Temple One at your own pace. Climb the stairs if you are able to see the largest ruin. Watch for spider monkeys and birds. A licensed guide at the gate is paid at the gate .
4
Pedro Santos pineapple stop
One honey pineapple is included per booking. Extra fruit and honey is available for purchase.
5
Snorkel on our boat named "Ojitos
7-minute ride along the coast, then one hour in 5-8 feet of water over coral. Fish, rays, and a good chance of turtles.
Gear and guides are included. Do not touch the turtles. Weak swimmers hold the life ring and the guide pulls.
6
Coconut Water Beach Club
The tour ends at our beach club on the malecon, next to Krazy Lobster. Eat, sit, enjoy the club and taxi the mile to the ship when you are ready. We can also take you directly to the port if you want to skip the beach club. Let your waiter know 15 minutes before you want to return to port and he will contact your driver.
$100
per person · kids 4 and under free.
No deposit. Same-day approval. This form is only for the Chacchoben ruins, snorkeling and beach club tour.
Included
• Private round-trip A/C transportation
• Chacchoben entrance and parking
• One honey pineapple per booking
• snorkel trip on our boat, gear, 1 hour in the water, guide
• Bottled water on the boat
• Drop off at Coconut Water Beach Club or the port
Not included
• Food and drinks at club
• Optional ruins guide (paid at gate)
• Tips for driver and snorkel guide
• Taxi back to ship if you stay in town · $5pp
After the ruins, sit at our club
The $100 combo ends at Coconut Water Beach Club, on the malecon next to Krazy Lobster.
Chairs, tables, bathroom, wifi and lounge chairs come with any booking. Tacos from $12. 16 oz coctails $12. Beers from $4. Oysters, coconut ceviche and lobster by the gram if you want more than just the usual taco plate
Meet us here
Port Costa Maya entrance, Caribe Avenue and Paseo del puerto. Wear walking shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and cash for the tour.
Pay in USD, Euro, British Pound or Mexican Pesos
Things to know
Cash on the day
Bring enough for the $100 balance. We do not take a deposit.
Back to ship
We will have you at port at least 1 hour before departure
Kids
Ages 5+ pay $70. Ages 4 and under are free, limit 2 per booking.
Turtles
Look, do not touch. The snorkel guide will keep you from crowding them.
Ruins, reef, then our beach
One booking. One driver. $100