Costa Maya (Mahahual) Cruise Ship Schedule 2028
This 2028 Costa Maya cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Mahahual cruise village pier. Ships dock at the single cruise village pier — no tenders — but ruin and lagoon tours run on mainland coach time that dictates which excursions fit your departure. Before booking a Chacchoben ruins coach, a Mahahual beach break, or a Bacalar lagoon expedition, check the monthly 2028 tables for multi-ship days that fill Chacchoben coaches by mid-morning so you can reserve popular operators early. This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.
How This Schedule Helps You Plan
This 2028 Costa Maya cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Mahahual cruise village pier. Ships dock at the single cruise village pier — no tenders — but ruin and lagoon tours run on mainland coach time that dictates which excursions fit your departure. Before booking a Chacchoben ruins coach, a Mahahual beach break, or a Bacalar lagoon expedition, check the monthly 2028 tables for multi-ship days that fill Chacchoben coaches by mid-morning so you can reserve popular operators early. This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.
Why Cruise Passengers Use This Costa Maya Schedule
- ✓Costa Maya concentrates ships at one Mahahual cruise village pier — the 2028 table shows whether your sailing shares the dock with additional vessels affecting coach departures.
- ✓Chacchoben and Bacalar excursions need mainland transit — 2028 departure times show which tours fit without missed-ship risk.
- ✓The on-site port pool is convenient but crowds on multi-ship 2028 days; schedules help you weigh port-village time against Mahahual village transfers.
- ✓Western loops often pair Costa Maya with Cozumel — the 2028 table anchors planning before you cross-reference the busier Cozumel schedule.
Planning Your Day In Costa Maya
Select 2026 or 2027, confirm your in-port window, then choose between a ruin coach adventure inland or a shorter Mahahual beach-and-snorkel day — the single cruise village dock simplifies pier logistics.
What passengers typically do
- Chacchoben Mayan ruins coach tour on five-hour-plus port windows
- Mahahual village beach break with palapa lunch — 15 minutes from the pier
- Port village shopping and saltwater pool on shorter turnaround calls
- Bacalar lagoon expedition only when departure allows six to seven hours ashore
Top attractions
- Chacchoben Ruins — jungle pyramids less crowded than Tulum
- Mahahual — beach village with snorkeling and casual dining
- Bacalar Lagoon — seven-color lagoon and San Felipe fort
- Costa Maya Port Village — on-site pool, shops, and restaurants
Recommended excursion types
- Chacchoben ruins with pier-side coach pickup on standard calls
- Mahahual snorkel and beach combo when schedules show afternoon departures
- Private driver for Bacalar only on the longest published port days
Timing considerations
- Bacalar needs roughly six to seven hours including coach time — verify departure in either year
- Jungle ruin tours require insect repellent and fixed coach return times
- Multi-ship days fill Chacchoben coaches by mid-morning
Return-to-ship guidance: Be back at the Costa Maya cruise village pier 45–60 minutes before published departure. Coach tours use timed returns — confirm your operator's cutoff against your ship's departure column.
Related Planning Resources
Costa Maya Monthly Schedules for 2028
Open a dedicated monthly page with published ship calls, arrival and departure times, and planning tips for that month.
Schedule Overview
Costa Maya typically hosts one to three ships at the cruise village pier. Carnival and Royal Caribbean are frequent callers. Check monthly schedules before booking ruin tours that need mainland coach time.
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2028 Monthly Schedule
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January 2028 at Costa Maya
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-01-01 | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,122 to 2,546 |
| 2028-01-02 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-03 | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,288 to 2,746 |
| 2028-01-03 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,334 to 4,001 |
| 2028-01-05 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,784 to 4,541 |
| 2028-01-05 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-06 | Icon Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-06 | Liberty Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:00 | 7h | 3,630 to 4,356 |
| 2028-01-07 | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,288 to 2,746 |
| 2028-01-09 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 1,258 to 1,447 |
| 2028-01-10 | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,122 to 2,546 |
| 2028-01-10 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-11 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,784 to 4,541 |
| 2028-01-11 | Liberty Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:00 | 7h | 3,630 to 4,356 |
| 2028-01-11 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,334 to 4,001 |
| 2028-01-12 | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,288 to 2,746 |
| 2028-01-13 | Icon Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-14 | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-14 | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,130 to 2,556 |
| 2028-01-15 | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,382 to 4,058 |
| 2028-01-15 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,784 to 4,541 |
| 2028-01-15 | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,122 to 2,546 |
| 2028-01-17 | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,288 to 2,746 |
| 2028-01-17 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-18 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,334 to 4,001 |
| 2028-01-19 | Legend Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-19 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-20 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,784 to 4,541 |
| 2028-01-20 | Icon Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-20 | Liberty Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:00 | 7h | 3,630 to 4,356 |
| 2028-01-21 | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-21 | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,288 to 2,746 |
| 2028-01-21 | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,282 to 3,938 |
| 2028-01-24 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,784 to 4,541 |
| 2028-01-24 | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,122 to 2,546 |
| 2028-01-25 | Liberty Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:00 | 7h | 3,630 to 4,356 |
| 2028-01-25 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,334 to 4,001 |
| 2028-01-26 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 |
| 2028-01-26 | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,288 to 2,746 |
| 2028-01-27 | Icon Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-27 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-28 | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-29 | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,122 to 2,546 |
| 2028-01-31 | Enchantment Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,288 to 2,746 |
| 2028-01-31 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 5,475 to 6,314 |
| 2028-01-31 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
46 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Cruise Passenger Information
Use this schedule alongside practical port-day details below. Knowing where your ship docks, whether tenders are required, and how long you are ashore helps you book excursions with a safe return buffer.
- Docking
- Dedicated Costa Maya cruise port
- From ship to town
- Port village immediately accessible
- Tender required
- No — ships dock at pier
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN), USD accepted
- Language
- Spanish (English in port village)
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Passenger tips for Costa Maya
- Chacchoben ruins are less crowded than Tulum, great alternative
- Mahahual village is a 15-minute drive, worth visiting over port pool
- Bacalar requires a longer excursion, plan for 6+ hours
- The port village pool is convenient but gets crowded
- Bring insect repellent for jungle ruin tours
The port complex is secure. Excursions to Mahahual and ruins use organized transport.
What to Do in Costa Maya on a Cruise Day
Mayan ruins & lagoon adventures — Purpose-built cruise port with Mayan ruins and lagoon adventures. Once you know your arrival and departure window from the schedule above, these are the experiences cruise passengers book most often.
Chacchoben Ruins
Mayan archaeological site with impressive pyramids.
45 min by coach
Mahahual
Laid-back beach village with restaurants and snorkeling.
15 min by taxi
Bacalar Lagoon
Stunning lagoon known as the Lake of Seven Colors.
90 min by coach
Costa Maya Port Village
On-site shopping, dining, and saltwater pool.
At port
Recommended Shore Excursions
Signature pick: Chacchoben Ruins & Mahahual Beach — Chacchoben offers impressive jungle pyramids with fewer crowds than Tulum. Mahahual village beach adds an authentic Yucatán coast day beyond the purpose-built port village.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
Culture · 4-5 hours
Explore well-preserved pyramids deep in the jungle.
Mahahual Beach Break
Beach · 3-4 hours
Relax at the charming beach village with palapa restaurants.
Bacalar Lagoon & Fort
Sightseeing · 6-7 hours
Visit the stunning seven-color lagoon and San Felipe fort.
Snorkel & Beach Combo
Snorkeling · 4-5 hours
Reef snorkeling near Mahahual with beach time.
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Also sailing in 2027?
Costa Maya has 539 published ship calls listed for 2027 and 282 for 2026. Compare both years if your itinerary spans seasons or you are choosing between sail dates.
Cruise Planning Tips
- ✓Costa Maya docks at the single Mahahual cruise village pier — no tenders — with coaches staging from the pier area.
- ✓Book Chacchoben ruins coaches for the first morning departure after the gangway opens on multi-ship days.
- ✓Only attempt Bacalar Lagoon when departure allows six to seven hours ashore; otherwise choose Chacchoben or Mahahual.
- ✓The on-site port pool crowds on triple-ship days — Mahahual village beaches are a short, less-crowded transfer.
- ✓Coach tours use timed returns, so confirm your operator's cutoff against your ship's departure column.
Related Links
Authority port page
Costa Maya shore excursions guideExcursions, beaches, port logistics, and passenger tipsSpecialist local website
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Detailed Local Guide
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Mayan ruins & lagoon adventures
This authority guide helps you compare Costa Maya excursions and plan your port day. Costa Maya Shore Excursions goes deeper with live tour listings, local operator pricing, pier pickup details, and booking options you will not find on generic cruise aggregators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Costa Maya a tender port in 2028?
No. 2028 ships dock at the dedicated Costa Maya cruise village with immediate access to the port complex. Coach excursions meet at the pier or village staging area.
Can I fit Bacalar Lagoon using 2028 Costa Maya schedule times?
Bacalar needs roughly six to seven hours round trip from the cruise village. Open your 2028 sailing month's departure column — if all-aboard is mid-afternoon or earlier, choose Chacchoben or Mahahual instead.
Why check the 2028 schedule before booking Chacchoben ruins?
Coach departures batch around morning arrivals. When two or three ships share the pier on a 2028 date, organized ruin tours sell out faster and port-village congestion slows pickup.
How busy is Costa Maya on my 2028 sailing date?
Count the ships on your date in the 2028 month table. Carnival and Royal Caribbean call frequently, so multi-ship overlap can appear in any season.
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This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.