Top Costa Maya Wildlife Encounters

This small-group tour of the Chacchoben Maya Ruins—one of the most popular attractions near Costa Maya—also offers an optional trip to a beach club. Meet your guide near the port in Costa Maya and head out to the archeological site, which you’ll explore for roughly 1.5 hours. On the return journey, stop at a beach club at Playa Mahahual (optional) before drop-off.

Disembark your cruise ship at the port of Casa Maya and embark on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Discover the mystifying archeological site as you admire colossal pyramids and sacred temples that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Experience the diverse wildlife of the surrounding jungle as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary of the atmospheric ruins. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

This combination tour mixes the thrill of riding all terrain vehicles with a relaxing beach excursion for a full day of fun and adventure. Get off the beaten path on your ATV—you’ll ride down jungle roads, beaches, and on paved streets. After the ride, set up shop at the beach club and enjoy an expansive lunch buffet, lounge chairs, and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks.

Enjoy a hassle-free scuba diving experience in the clear waters off Costa Maya with this small-group diving tour from Mahahual for certified divers. Experience two dives around the Mahahual reef from the boat, with a choice of five dive sites, and relax during the surface interval at the beach. All equipment provided.

This two-part tour includes snorkeling along Mexico’s Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, also known as the Great Mayan Reef. Spanning more than 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the Yucatan Peninsula to Honduras, the reef is the second largest in the word. See tropical fish and colorful underwater life, then relax at a beach club with snacks and an open bar.

Try out scuba diving without having to be certified first with this Discover Scuba Diving course in Mahahual. Learn the basics of theory and technique, test out your new skills in confined water, then enjoy a dive in open water accompanied a PADI dive instructor. No experience necessary, all the equipment you need is provided.

Leave your cares behind and enjoy a relaxing, stress-free beach day at Ibiza Sunset Mahahual. Lounge chairs, free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms, snacks, a lunch buffet, and unlimited alcoholic drinks are included, as is unlimited snorkeling (equipment provided). You can also rent standup paddleboards for a discounted price. The resort is located on a protected cove that's perfect for water sports and kids.

Spend the whole day relaxing at the Chunky Monkey Beach Club at Mahahual. Soak up the sun and swim in the crystal clear sea, and enjoy all-inclusive drinks throughout the day. Travel directly from the cruise port to the beach bar, and spend as long as you like reveling in the atmosphere—then when you want to return to the cruise ship, you will be taken back.