# Costa Maya

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/costa-maya

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

Photo: No machine-readable author provided. NormanEinstein assumed (based on copyright claims). · [CC BY-SA 3.0](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Costa_maya_beach.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean)
- Description: A Caribbean resort port combining beaches with access to Mayan ruins
- Port name: Costa Maya
- English name: Costa Maya
- Country: Mexico
- Latitude / longitude: 18.73, -87.69

A cruise-exclusive port built at Mahahual, a small fishing village in southern Yucatan. It is known for its white-sand beach, clear Caribbean waters, and role as a gateway to Maya ruins in the jungle.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: Mahahual is a small village of about 2,000 people (a cruise-only port)
- Climate: Tropical climate. It is hot and humid all year round, and from June to November it is the rainy season, with the possibility of hurricanes.
- Language: Spanish (English is also understood in tourist areas)
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN). US dollars are also widely accepted.
- Best time to visit: December to April (dry season with stable weather)

### Local food

Tacos, ceviche, fresh seafood, Yucatan-style dishes (cochinita pibil)

### Sights

- Chacchoben Maya ruins
- Mahahual beach and promenade (malecon)
- Snorkeling at a beach club
- Nearby Bacalar Lagoon

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 28 °C / 83 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Feb | 29 °C / 85 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Mar | 31 °C / 87 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F |
| Apr | 33 °C / 91 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |
| May | 33 °C / 91 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F |
| Jun | 32 °C / 89 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F |
| Jul | 32 °C / 90 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F |
| Aug | 33 °C / 91 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F |
| Sep | 33 °C / 91 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F |
| Oct | 31 °C / 87 °F | 21 °C / 71 °F |
| Nov | 29 °C / 85 °F | 19 °C / 67 °F |
| Dec | 29 °C / 83 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CHACCHOBEN · about 59.8 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 178 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, coffee costs about the same; water, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 600 ml | MX$35.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | MX$60.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | MX$175.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | MX$95.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | MX$109.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

This port of call is operated by a cruise line or similar company. Prices inside the facility are set by the operator. Prices in the city of Cozumel are given for reference. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: CUN
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): 240–300 min
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 271 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-jubilee-6n-galveston)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Oct 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03, 2028-10
- Ship: Carnival Jubilee
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Galveston → Galveston
- Port: Galveston › Cozumel › Costa Maya › Galveston
- Cruise type: Round trip / 4
- Amount: From $679.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-vista-6n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Jan 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-07, 2027-09, 2028-01
- Ship: Carnival Vista
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › Cozumel › Costa Maya › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $888.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-america-7n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Itinerary: 3 itineraries
- Ship: MSC World America
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Puerto Plata › San Juan › Ocean Cay › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $496.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-seascape-7n-galveston)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: MSC Seascape
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Galveston → Galveston
- Port: Galveston › Costa Maya › Roatan › Cozumel › Galveston
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $299.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-grandiosa-7n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: MSC Grandiosa
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Nassau › Ocean Cay › Puerto Plata › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $319.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-xcel-7n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Celebrity Xcel
- Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Costa Maya › Cozumel › +2 › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $1,084.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/icon-of-the-seas-7n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Jul 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Icon of the Seas
- Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Philipsburg (St. Maarten) › St. Thomas › Perfect Day at CocoCay › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $1,136.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-of-the-seas-7n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03, 2028-04
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Star of the Seas
- Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Perfect Day at CocoCay › St. Thomas › Philipsburg (St. Maarten) › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $1,208.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [5-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-5n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Scarlet Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 5 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Costa Maya › Bimini › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 4
- Amount: From $645.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [5-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/valiant-lady-5n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: May 2027 – Jan 2028
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-01
- Ship: Valiant Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 5 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Cozumel › Costa Maya › Bimini › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $695.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/resilient-lady-7n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03
- Ship: Resilient Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Costa Maya › George Town › +3 › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $903.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-7n-galveston)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Norwegian Viva
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Galveston → Galveston
- Port: Galveston › Cozumel › Harvest Caye › +2 › Galveston
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $739.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Links

### Official

- [royalcaribbean.com](https://www.royalcaribbean.com/inspire/what-is-puerto-costa-maya-known-for)

### External sites and sources

- [costamaya.com](https://www.costamaya.com/)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Costa_maya_beach.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean)
- [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-jubilee-6n-galveston)
- [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-vista-6n-port-canaveral)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-america-7n-miami)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-seascape-7n-galveston)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-grandiosa-7n-port-canaveral)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-xcel-7n-miami)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/icon-of-the-seas-7n-miami)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-of-the-seas-7n-port-canaveral)
- [5-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-5n-miami)
- [5-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/valiant-lady-5n-miami)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/resilient-lady-7n-miami)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-7n-galveston)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- secondary: costamaya.com — https://www.costamaya.com/
- official: royalcaribbean.com — https://www.royalcaribbean.com/inspire/what-is-puerto-costa-maya-known-for