In 2018-2019, to the list of Costa Maya shore excursions were added tours to Bacalar Fort, Seven Color Lagoon, Aqua Rocket (speedboat tour), Dune Buggy, ATV Off-Road Adventure. The Port's current "day passenger" record is 14,000, while its max daily capacity is 15,000. Berth 4's inauguration was on March 12, 2019.Ĭosta Maya's largest liners in 2018 were Symphony OTS ( RCI-Royal Caribbean) on November 20th (7-day from Miami / Nov 17-24) and MSC Seaside ( MSC) on January 11th (7-day from Miami / Jan 6-13). This port expansion project resulted in increased berthing capacity - now can dock 4 (3x large + 1x smaller) vessels simultaneously.
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To increase its capacity, the port extended berths 3 and 4, allowing them to handle RCI's Oasis-Class ships (225,000 GT tons, LOA length 362 m / 1188 ft, max capacity 6780 passengers plus 2400 crew). The number of expected in 2019 passengers is ~1,5 million. In season 2018, their number reached 1,3 million. In 2017, the port handled around 1 million cruise ship passengers. One of the Port's newest additions is the Rockpool where tourists can relax, swim, drink and enjoy the view of the docked ships.
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Port Pass includes Kakaw (where visitors are guided through time to figure out how to prevent cacao beans from extinction and preserve chocolate) Aviary (hanging on top of the port, which is also home to dozens of Mexico's most colorful bird species) and Tequila museum (where tourists are hosted by two Mexican characters guiding them into in the tequila-making process, followed by all kinds of tequila tasting). Costa Maya counts with many experiences offered via Port Pass - an access pass to all in-port activities. It is generally open to cruise ship passengers only. There are also several shops selling discount-priced brand jewelry, beachwear, Mexican silver and handicrafts, hand-made souvenirs. Until 2019, the site was open exclusively to cruise line-organized excursions.Ĭosta Maya cruise port features a modern shopping mall, central plaza and saltwater pools. In 2017 was opened the largest Mayan archaeological site Xcabal, located at ~1-hour bus ride from the cruise port. Port's daily cruise ship passenger capacity is 15,000 to 18,000. The result was increased passenger traffic growth from 900,000 to over 1 million. The new pier and port expansion project was completed for season 2017-2018, and fully operational for season 2018-2019. Other port upgrades included new shops and attractions. The region is generally undeveloped but has been rapidly growing after the construction of a large pier with capacity to accommodate the world's biggest passenger liners. In 2017 was discovered Ichkabal (the largest Mayan archaeological site) and since 2019 it is added to Costa Maya's Shore Excursion program for cruise companies-organized land tours. Port Costa Maya (locode MXCOM) is also the closest tourist destination to the lesser-known Mayan ruins in Mexico's Yucatan state (including Kohunlich and Chacchoben). Part of Mexico's Quintana Roo state, the Mahahual municipality is near the state's capital city Chetumal (located on the border with Belize) and at ~4 hours drive distance from Cancun (Yucatan Peninsula). This is also one of the country's most popular tourist regions. Puerto Costa Maya is Caribbean Mexico's second-largest cruise port - after Cozumel.
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