Getting ashore
Ships dock at the purpose-built Costa Maya pier. A free trolley runs from the ship to the terminal building. The pier can be long if walking is hard. The pier-side village has free pools, restaurants, bars, and shops. You step off into a cruise village, not a local town.
Watch-outs
The village is designed for cruise passengers. Outside the gates, Majahual is a short taxi ride. The pier is open and can be hot. The first taxi queue may be for beach packages or longer tours. Walk further for a simple ride into Majahual. Agree the fare before you leave.
Getting into Majahual
Majahual is about an 8 US dollar taxi ride from the port. The village has a small beach, shops, and restaurants. The free trolley stays inside the port area. A taxi or golf cart is the way into town. On the way back, name Costa Maya cruise port.
Taxis & ride apps
Taxis and golf carts wait outside the terminal. A ride into Majahual is about $8. Hourly rentals are also offered at the kiosk. Agree the price before the vehicle moves. Uber is limited here. The rank is just outside the terminal exit.
What to do nearby
The port village has free-to-use pools, including a large one with a swim-up bar, plus restaurants and shops. A small rocky beach with hammocks sits at the pier. Tours and beach packages are booked at the kiosk outside the terminal. Majahual is the local village a short ride away.
Going further
Beach clubs and Mayan sites take longer. Book a return in advance. Most people stay in the port village or take a short taxi to Majahual. Longer trips need a full day.
Food & shopping
The port village has restaurants, bars, and shops. Majahual has local food and souvenirs. Cards are accepted in the port area. Prices are about standard cruise-port rates.
Opening times & connectivity
Port shops and restaurants open when ships are in. Mobile signal is good. Some spots offer free Wi-Fi. Use the currency link for Mexican pesos.
Accessibility & mobility
Do not assume a step-free gangway or an accessible taxi. No page opened describes the ramp, a lift, or a wheelchair van. The malecón the tourism board describes is sand, and the about 3 to 5 km figure is not a walking route. Kohunlich’s INAH card lists accessibility among its services and does not describe the path from this pier. Ask the ship about the gangway.