
Costa Maya Premium Beach Break
Traveler rating
3.7/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Costa Maya Premium Beach Break worth booking?
Costa Maya Premium Beach Break is a 5-hour experience in Costa Maya, Mexico, from $89 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 3.7/5 (6)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $89 per person
Enjoy one of our favorite spots in Costa Maya at a premium beach club on Mahahual’s beachfront Malecón. With the Caribbean Sea in front of you and palm trees overhead, your biggest decision is whether to order another drink or head back into the water. Make the day yours with three all-inclusive options. Choose Silver for food and unlimited soft drinks, Gold for unlimited cocktails, beer, and spirits, or Platinum for an upgraded dining experience featuring lobster or catch of the day and signature mezcal cocktails. Swim in the warm Caribbean water, enjoy lunch with an ocean view, or simply settle into your beach chair with your feet in the sand. Vegetarian options are available. Choose round-trip transportation from Costa Maya Port for an easy 5-hour beach escape, or arrive on your own and enjoy the beach club at your leisure. If your perfect Costa Maya day is turquoise water, palm trees, good food, cold drinks, and nowhere else you need to be, you’ve found your spot.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy one of our favorite spots in Costa Maya at a premium beach club on Mahahual’s beachfront Malecón. With the Caribbean Sea in front of you and palm trees overhead, your biggest decision is whether to order another drink or head back into the water. Make the day yours with three all-inclusive options. Choose Silver for food and unlimited soft drinks, Gold for unlimited cocktails, beer, and spirits, or Platinum for an upgraded dining experience featuring lobster or catch of the day and signature mezcal cocktails. Swim in the warm Caribbean water, enjoy lunch with an ocean view, or simply settle into your beach chair with your feet in the sand. Vegetarian options are available. Choose round-trip transportation from Costa Maya Port for an easy 5-hour beach escape, or arrive on your own and enjoy the beach club at your leisure. If your perfect Costa Maya day is turquoise water, palm trees, good food, cold drinks, and nowhere else you need to be, you’ve found your spot.
What's included
Included
- Round-Trip Transportation: Included only when the transportation option is selected.
- Platinum Package: Lobster or catch of the day + soft drinks, beer, spirits, and signature cocktails.
- Gold Package: Meal from the selected menu plus unlimited soft drinks, beer, cocktails, and spirits.
- Silver Package: Meal from the selected menu and unlimited soft drinks.
- Beach Club Access: Access to the premium beachfront club in Mahahual.
- Beach Amenities: Beach chair, Wi-Fi, restrooms, and shower facilities.
Not included
- Additional Food & Drinks: Items outside your selected package are not included.
- Transportation: Included only with the round-trip transportation option.
- Gratuities
- Beach Activities: Kayaks, paddleboards & other activities may be available for an additional charge
What you'll see and do
Playa Mahahual
Your Caribbean beach day begins at our premium beach club on the shores of Mahahual, surrounded by turquoise waters and swaying palm trees. If your option includes round-trip transportation from Costa Maya Port, meet your driver at 9:00 AM or one hour after your cruise ship arrives. Without transportation, arrive at the beach club at your leisure. Settle into your beach area, swim in the warm Caribbean Sea, relax under the palm trees, and enjoy your selected all-inclusive package. Choose Silver for a meal with unlimited soft drinks, or Gold to add unlimited beer, cocktails, and spirits. Platinum includes lobster or catch of the day, unlimited drinks with signature mezcal cocktails. Stay in the water, linger over lunch and drinks, or simply enjoy the Caribbean views. Kayaks, paddleboards, and other beach activities may be available for an additional charge. For options with transportation, your return ride to Costa Maya Port is included, completing your 5-hour beach escape.
300 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Costa Maya
Feel free to arrive at Malecon 21 beach club at your leisure. The beach club is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Feel free to arrive at Malecon 21 beach club at your leisure. The beach club is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Options you can book
Golden Escape No Transfer
Golden Escape No Transfer : Transportation is not provided for this tour option. Please plan to arrive directly at the beach club.
Golden Escape With Transfer
Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks + one meal from the menu (except lobster and catch of the day) Golden Escape With Transfer : Pick up from the port is included in this tour option
Silver Escape With Transfer
Silver Escape With Transfer : Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, one meal from the menu (except lobster and catch of the day) and Sunbed. Silver Escape With Transfer : Pick up from the port is included in this tour option
Silver Escape No Transfer
Silver Escape No Transfer : This option is perfect for independent travelers—simply arrive at the beach club on the day of your tour.
Platinum Escape No Transfer
Platinum Escape No Transfer : Transportation is not provided for this tour option. Please plan to arrive directly at the beach club.
Platinum Escape With Transfer
Platinum Escape With Transfer : Pick up from the port is included in this tour option Platinum Beach Break : Enjoy the absolute best! Unlimited drinks + one meal from the menu, lobster of catch of the day + Sunbed
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Costa Maya Shore Excursions
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum drinking age is 18 years old
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship.
- The beach club is located along the Mahahual beachfront Malecón, a short distance from Costa Maya Port.
- Vegetarian options are available. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements.
- Additional water activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding may be available for an additional charge.
- Please make sure to select the correct option at booking, as some packages include round-trip transportation from Costa Maya Port and others do not.
- For options including transportation, pickup is scheduled 1 hour after your cruise ship docks, with the earliest pickup at 9:00 AM Ship Time.
- Guests booking an option without transportation must make their own way directly to the beach club in Mahahual.
- Food and beverage inclusions vary according to the Silver, Golden, or Platinum package selected at booking.
- Additional food, beverages, and premium items not included in the selected package may be purchased directly at the beach club.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
- Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests of legal drinking age.
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Costa Maya Premium Beach Break. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice Beach Resort but terrible Service from the excursion company.
First, let me say the beach and restaurant was fine. I gave a 3 out 5 because we were told that our drivers would be waiting for us with our names once we made it port side. This was not the case. No one was waiting! We had to call multiple times to find out where we needed to be to meet them and what vehicle would they be in. It took an hour to finally get in a cab that they told us to jump in to and they would tell them where to take us. The beach, restaurant, and staff were great! Now they deserve 5 stars. However, when this is your first time in Costa Maya it’s important that the excursion company follows what they tell you. Upon leaving to get back to the boat they told us to just tell the restaurant to call the taxi for us, which they did. But we were charged for the ride back to the port side which our package included travel to and from the beach resort. I won’t book with this company again or on this site. It wasn’t worth the hassle and it cut time into our beach time.
via Tripadvisor
A wonderful beach experience with Princess Cruises
This beach escape from Princess Cruises was exactly what we needed. Fresh tacos, cold margaritas, and a great view of the Caribbean. The drivers were waiting right at the Costa Maya port and got us back with plenty of time before all-aboard.
via Tripadvisor
Nice and cheap trip
We got off MSC World America and went straight to this beach club instead of staying near the pier. Honestly, it was a lot nicer and cheaper than the cruise option. The ceviche was great, the drinks kept coming, and Kelly helped us find a perfect shady spot.
via Tripadvisor
On a Virgin Voyages
On Virgin Voyages, we wanted something quieter than the port area and this was perfect. The beach was clean, the food was really good, and the drinks were cold. Carmen made everything run smoothly. It felt more relaxed than anything offered onboard.
via Tripadvisor
Not worth the expense
We booked the platinum experience for two adults and our toddler. Transfer was to be included. While we were able to find our cab with assistance our cab driver was not aware it was prepaid nor did they pay him so he requested payment. Then once we arrived they told us nothing was included for our toddler when previously it mentioned that his drinks were included and food items were extra . Every 30 seconds after we sat at our seats we were harassed by vendors trying to sell items or services. It was not restful or enjoyable. We ordered two non alcoholic drinks and one alcoholic. Drank a few sips and decided to leave as it was not remotely enjoyable and there was nothing enjoyable for our 3 year old to enjoy. No one was in the water and the beach was less than ideal (which I realize can be seasonal). Left much to be desired and other locations in Mexico provide more comprehensive beach clubs with much more affordable prices and way less harassment. I have no idea if any such place exists in Costa Maya as this was our second time in this area and our first time venturing out of the port.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $89 to $179
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Costa Maya Shore Excursions, who run 14 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.4.
See everything Costa Maya Shore Excursions runsWhy this scores 53
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Costa Maya Premium Beach Break: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Costa Maya.
How much does Costa Maya Premium Beach Break cost?
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Prices start at $89 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Costa Maya usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Costa Maya Premium Beach Break take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Costa Maya is not rushed.
Is Costa Maya Premium Beach Break worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Costa Maya, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Costa Maya Premium Beach Break?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Costa Maya Premium Beach Break suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Costa Maya Premium Beach Break?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Costa Maya can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Costa Maya and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Costa Maya Premium Beach Break start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Costa Maya within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Costa Maya?
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On Outty we rank every Costa Maya experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya, Costa Maya Shore Excursion Chacchoben Day Trip, Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Costa Maya?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Costa Maya?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Costa Maya Premium Beach Break?
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Included: Round-Trip Transportation: Included only when the transportation option is selected; Platinum Package: Lobster or catch of the day + soft drinks, beer, spirits, and signature; Gold Package: Meal from the selected menu plus unlimited soft drinks, beer, cocktails, and; Silver Package: Meal from the selected menu and unlimited soft drinks; and Beach Club Access: Access to the premium beachfront club in Mahahual. Not included: Additional Food & Drinks: Items outside your selected package are not included; Transportation: Included only with the round-trip transportation option; Gratuities; and Beach Activities: Kayaks, paddleboards & other activities may be available for an addition. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Costa Maya Premium Beach Break include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Costa Maya. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Costa Maya Premium Beach Break offered in?
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It is offered in English, Italian and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Costa Maya Premium Beach Break?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Costa Maya Premium Beach Break wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelc. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Costa Maya Premium Beach Break if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Costa Maya. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Costa Maya Premium Beach Break?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 3.7 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, value for money. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Costa Maya Premium Beach Break?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including Golden Escape No Transfer, Golden Escape With Transfer, Silver Escape With Transfer, Silver Escape No Transfer. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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