

You can cover more ground (or rather water) using a power scooter and you don’t have to start right next to the coral reef. Not that snorkeling takes a lot of effort, but if you want an exciting way to glide across the water or zoom down closer to the coral for a better look, your Sea Doo Scooter has you covered. It’s a mile of white sand with calm, crystal-clear waters, protected by a sandbar. If you bring your own snorkel goggles and gear and just want to snorkel from the beach, your best option is Mahahual beach. A boat usually takes 10 or so snorkelers out for about an hour. If you take a short taxi ride downtown you can get better rates. Each vendor has their own favorite location and know the best snorkeling spots. One of the best options is to take a boat about 10 minutes outside of town. If you’re only in Costa Maya for a short time during your cruise you can find plenty of great reefs and locations near the port itself. Savor the taste of Mexican culture with the Caribbean Sea in the background at some of these wonderful restaurants: There are plenty of restaurants to dine at in Costa Maya where you will enjoy fresh ingredients, the catch of the day, traditional dishes, and friendly staff. An artificial lagoon with a 6-foot fountain and a wading pool holds about 6-8 flamingos which are native to the Yucatan Peninsula. The Flamingo Aviary Fountain is a fairly new feature to the cruise port at Costa Maya. Get a close up view and a great photo of these beautiful creatures. Several pink flamingos live on a small sandbar in the port among the tropical surroundings.

The cost is currently $12-$15 per person.ĭiscover a small flamingo sanctuary among the bustle of the port. Revel in the opportunity to feed the most spectacular and exotic species of birds in Mexico. Get up close with many tropical birds, including macaws and flamingos. Marvel at this unique aviary experience as you cross through habitats on hanging bridges above the port. The well-crafted habitats and variety of birds you will see make this a really great aviary. The area can be busy with more than a couple ships in port, but if you can find some open loungers and don’t mind the music it can offer a nice affordable way to relax.īird lovers will find a highly-rated experience at Aviarius. Plunge into the giant salt water swimming pool with swim-up bar that is complementary to use for cruise ship passengers.
BEACH ESCAPE BEACH CLUB COSTA MAYA FREE
If you want something free and easy to do in Costa Maya you don’t have to go far. Feel like a marine animal as you interact with these delightful dolphins! Prices range from $79 to $109 for Dolphin Encounter and Dolphin Swim Adventure respectively. Swim, kiss, or boogie board with dolphins on this incredible opportunity to frolic with these frisky marine animals. Day pass start at $45 and go up to $119 for the Costa Maya Pack which includes lobster. Guests can enjoy fishing, snorkeling, diving, massages and more.

Relax at this beach club which also includes a restaurant and bar, free WiFi, lounge chairs, bathrooms, and showers. Located on a gorgeous beach in Mahahual and with water perfectly clear and shallow for enjoying the coral, Pez Quadro is the beach club of 40 Canones Hotel. Prices range from $24.99 to $99.99 per person depending on what package you choose. For extra costs you can try stand-up paddle, SCUBA diving, massages and other fun activities. The YaYa Beach Break Day Pass allows total access to loungers, umbrellas, free Wi-Fi and more. You will want to reserve this one early as only 50 spaces are open per day.

Relax at the beach bars on lounge chairs with umbrellas and enjoy unlimited drinks. Here, on Cayo Levantado Resort, you encounter a once-in-a-lifetime experience … in a place like no other… with a rhythm all its own.A 5-minute taxi ride from the Costa Maya cruise port, Yaya Beach is located on the Malecon, near the hotel area in Mahahual. All aspects work seamlessly to elevate any vacation to be a truly meaningful personal journey. Local culture and lifestyle, sustainability and the care of mind, body and soul are the main inspiration of every corner of this brand-new, upscale five-star 24-hour all-inclusive resort, as well as its superior amenities and gastronomy. Guests are welcomed by their personal ambassador and the staff, the lilt of the local accent and the subtle beat of merengue drifting through the courtyard, inviting participation.Īt Cayo Levantado Resort, we are dedicated to offering an expertly curated, distinctly Dominican, and decidedly authentic experience. After a short, relaxing boat ride, a Victorian-inspired dock greets your arrival and, after disembarking, you stroll up toward an opening in the lush palm grove swaying in concert with the salt-tinged breeze pushing you inland. The resort sits majestically on an enchanting island within an island paradise.
