Getting ashore
Costa Maya (Mahahual) is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Costa Maya (Mahahual), which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Costa Maya (Mahahual) Cruise Port
Costa Maya (Mahahual) is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and substantial cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through March.
Usually docks
Often busy
~9h typical visit
Larger ships
What to expect in Costa Maya (Mahahual)
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 9h in Costa Maya (Mahahual), which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Costa Maya (Mahahual) get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships overlap very often (66% of days), with around 8,825 cruise passengers on a typical day.
- Typical day: ~8,850 passengers
- Busy day: 17,650+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 66% of days
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Where Costa Maya (Mahahual) fits into a cruise
Costa Maya (Mahahual) is most commonly visited on Western Caribbean itineraries, often alongside Roatán and Cozumel .
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When to cruise to Costa Maya (Mahahual)
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Costa Maya (Mahahual) typically carry around 3,840 guests, with Liberty of the Seas, MSC World America, and Radiance of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Liberty of the Seas 60 calls
- 2 MSC World America 54 calls
- 3 Radiance of the Seas 52 calls
- 4 MSC Seascape 51 calls
- 5 Symphony of the Seas 49 calls
- 6 MSC Grandiosa 47 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Jewel of the Seas
Nov 2 Icon of the Seas · Liberty of the Seas
Nov 3 Mariner of the Seas
Nov 4 Radiance of the Seas · MSC Seascape
Nov 5 Symphony of the Seas · Norwegian Viva · Jewel of the Seas
Cruises that visit Costa Maya (Mahahual)
Jewel of the Seas
Tampa → Cozumel → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Tampa
Nov 2, 2026 · 5 nights
Visits Costa Maya (Mahahual) on day 4
$296 balcony · $59/night
54% below typical · 3-month low
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Cozumel → Tampa
Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Costa Maya (Mahahual) on day 3
$549 balcony · $79/night
76% below typical · 3-month low
Adventure of the Seas
Fort Lauderdale → Cozumel → Coco Cay → Fort Lauderdale
Nov 15, 2026 · 6 nights
Visits Costa Maya (Mahahual) on day 4
$299 interior · $50/night
41% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Breakaway
New Orleans → Cozumel → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → New Orleans
Nov 22, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Costa Maya (Mahahual) on day 6
$489 interior · $70/night
28% below typical · 3-month low
Queen Elizabeth
Miami → Georgetown, Grand Cayman → Philipsburg → Miami
Dec 8, 2026 · 21 nights
Visits Costa Maya (Mahahual) on day 7
$4,783 suite · $228/night
26% below typical · 3-month low
Liberty of the Seas
Galveston → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Cozumel → Galveston
Dec 12, 2026 · 5 nights
Visits Costa Maya (Mahahual) on day 3
$349 interior · $70/night
23% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Costa Maya (Mahahual)
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Costa Maya (Mahahual), so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Caribbean · Central America
Cozumel → Roatán → Harvest Caye + 1 more
From Galveston · 7 nights · Next Oct 31
From $469 oceanview · $67/night
Best departure: 42% below typical
23 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean
Costa Maya → Cozumel
From Galveston · 5 nights · Next Oct 31
From $349 interior · $70/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
60 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Western Caribbean
Costa Maya → Roatán → Belize City + 1 more
From Tampa · 7–8 nights · Next Nov 14
From $549 balcony · $79/night
Best departure: 76% below typical
6 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Cozumel → Costa Maya → Coco Cay
From Fort Lauderdale · 6 nights · Next Nov 15
From $299 interior · $50/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Eastern Caribbean
Georgetown, Grand Cayman → Montego Bay → Roatán + 8 more
From Miami · 9–21 nights · Next Nov 17
From $599 interior · $67/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Western Caribbean
Costa Maya → Roatán → Harvest Caye + 7 more
From Miami · 17 nights · Next Dec 21
From $2,075 balcony · $296/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Costa Maya (Mahahual)
Which cruise itineraries usually include Costa Maya (Mahahual)?
Cruises that call at Costa Maya (Mahahual) often follow itineraries such as Western Caribbean Loop: Cozumel & Roatán, Western Caribbean Loop from Galveston: Costa Maya & Cozumel, and Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Roatán.
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