Start your tour by making your way to our dive center, located inside Blue Kay Ecocabañas and Beach Club, which boasts Mahahual's most beautiful beach, ideal for children. Our staff will provide you with snorkel gear, making sure it fits. A briefing will follow, explaining safety protocols and providing an introduction to Mesoamerican reef life. There are high possibilities to see turtles and sea rays as they are used to respectful interaction. Our guides will give you the guidelines to keep it so. Please, express any concern or assistance request at this point and the staff will be happy to help. Fresh water and coffee is available at the dive shop. A fruit snack will be provided on the boat, after snorkeling. You will spend one hour in the water, plus ten minutes' boat ride in each direction. Snorkel tours are guided and conducted inside the reef lagoon, which is sheltered by a reef crest and has an average depth of 6 feet. The snorkelers visit several coral heads teeming with life, among sandy and grassy patches where sea turtles are commonly seen and, some days, rays wander. After the snorkel tour, you will be taken back to Blue Kay beach, where you can relax in the beach club (not included) or stroll along the sea walk to the lighthouse. Cabs are easily found everywhere.

Bacalar is one of our favorite places!. As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, take part of our adventure at the Seven Color Lagoon or Bacalar. A famous old haven for pirates where now you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven color lagoon. This experience take place in the second largest lagoon in Mexico that offers magnificent shades of blue on sunny days. Join our amazing kayak tour to the springs and creeks of the Seven Color Lagoon and take a short hike through the jungle. The place is perfect for kayaking and swimming or simply relax eating some delicious fajitas or grill on the boat, with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon enjoying the breeze and incredible landscape.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to explore the underwater world? If you are not quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, the Discover Scuba Diving/Try Scuba experience is for you. Although is not an actual scuba course, you'll receive basic training while enjoying a fun and easy introduction to diving and you'll be able to move and breathe in our awesome coral reef, enjoying a 45-minute (average time) open-water dive. Upon arrival, you'll fill out a medical questionnaire (available earlier on request) prior to the training. First, you'll learn about the physiology of diving by watching a video and discussing every aspect with your instructor. Then you'll go over the scuba gear to find out how easy it is to use before going to the confined water practice. In our shallow reef lagoon, you will get to grips with breathing through a regulator and swimming efficiently in diving gear. You’ll also learn a few critical skills that will help you to feel confident. When you’re ready, it is due time to go for the ocean dive. Our boat will take you in five minutes to a beautiful section of the reef, where you will enjoy the dive under the constant care of your instructor. Get ready to discover a new and fascinating world!

Explore and discover the beauty of the archaeological site of Chacchoben. The Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion includes a bilingual professional guide (Spanish and English), snacks and drinks. From our meeting point we will drive for about 50 minutes to the Chacchoben archaeological site where you will have a 1.5 hour guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history of a Mayan city that flourished around 300 AD. On our way we will famous and extraordinary local village called Pedro Santos also know as Pineapple Village for its unique honey pineapple where our guide make a brief explanation of the village (Stop of 5 - 10 minutes upon request for picture, or any purchase of fruits). The visit to the Chacchoben archaeological is complemented with a walk under the jungle to explore and get to know the different structures on the site like: Templo 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas and Temple One. During this excursion you will also have the possibility of learning about local plants and seeing some species of local fauna including birds and spider monkeys. After leaving Chacchoben we will take you back to the town of Mahahual. We will finish the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion taking you back to the port so that you can board your ship.

3 Exits to the reef per person and day. Since the dive sites are so close to the coast, we return to the beach between dives to change tanks and rest a bit. Always looking for the best visibility and not to repeat dives. In this activity we will visit the Mahahual reef, a natural coral wall full of life and color doing two dives during the day. The dives do not have a set duration, they are until the divers run out of air, or before reaching the no decompression limit. As the dive sites are so close to the beach, the interval between dives is spent on the beach enjoying the sun. You can choose to go once, twice ore three times into the water.

Escape to an underwater paradise and create unforgettable memories with professional and passionate instructors Discover Scuba Today In this activity you’ll learn how to dive in three easy steps: 1) One academic session/safety briefing. Equipment presentation Pressure theory Underwater communication 2) One session of 5 exercises in shallow water Regulator cleaning Mask clearing Regulator retrieval Equalization techniques Buoyancy control 3) One guided ocean dive One dive to a maximum depth of 40f Dive time, 45 to 55 minutes *This activity is for the whole family, from 10 years old to 65 years young* There is a maximum of two participants per instructor* *No crowds, no hurries*

Explore the beauty of the archaeological zone of Chacchoben and the Bacalar Lagoon. The Chacchoben Ruins & Bacalar Excursion includes a bilingual professional guide, fruits, snacks and drinks. We will drive for about 50 minutes to the archeological site of Chacchoben. There, you’ll take a tour leaded by a professional guide that lasts 1.5 hours. We will walk in the jungle to explore and learn about the different structures of the mayan site such as: Temple 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas and Templo Uno. This excursion also offers the possibility to learn about local plants and observe some species of local fauna, including birds and spider monkeys. Boat excursion with fruit, snacks and drinks included. On our way we will famous and extraordinary local village called Pedro Santos also know as Pineapple Village for its unique honey pineapple where our guide make a brief explanation of the village (Stop of 5 - 10 minutes upon request for picture, or any purchase of fruits). Upon arriving to Bacalar the first glimpse you will have if the beautiful lagoon is at our marina, where you will meet your boat Capitan. The caption along with your guide will give your the tour. The first place to visit in the Bacalar Lagoon is “Black Cenote” which is an open sky cenote and also the deepest point of the lagoon. The next point is “Cenote Esmeralda” to enjoy will be where you’ll be amazed by the different shades of blue and understand why the Bacalar Lagoon is frequently referred as the 7 colors lagoon. The final spot to explore is the Pirate Channel, as you’ll be explained, pirates used to enter Bacalar by using this channel to steal local precious wood. This spot is not deep and is ideal for swimming in the freshing sweet water of Bacalar, you’ll also have a beautiful view of the different shades of blue of the Lagoon. After we are done with our boat tour, we will take you to an authentic mexican restaurant where you will enjoy delicious Mexican (hand made tortillas and food seasoned by locals) tacos for lunch (4 tacos per person). Food is so amazing that on our way back you will want to have a nap time. Finally we will take you back to port Costa Maya on a ride of about 60 minutes. Which we guarantee back to ship on time.

Diving with turtles in Costa Maya, Mahahual is an awe-inspiring and unforgettable experience for certified divers. As you descend into the crystal-clear waters, you are welcomed into a serene underwater world teeming with vibrant marine life. Majestic sea turtles gracefully glide past, seemingly undisturbed by your presence, filling your heart with wonder. The encounter with these gentle giants amidst the colorful coral reefs leaves you with a deep sense of connection to the ocean's beauty and the captivating wonders of nature.

Explore and discover the beauty of the Bacalar lagoon in Mexico on a sightseeing boat tour. The excursion includes a professional bilingual guide (Spanish and english), snacks and beverages. The ride to Bacalar takes approximately 1 hr coming with your guide at all times. On our way we will famous and extraordinary local village called Pedro Santos also know as Pineapple Village for its unique honey pineapple where our guide make a brief explanation of the village (Stop of 5 - 10 minutes upon request for picture, or any purchase of fruits). Upon arriving to Bacalar the first glimpse yo your will have if the beautiful lagoon is at our marina, where you will meet your boat Capitan. The caption along with your guide will give your the tour. The first place to visit in the Bacalar Lagoon is “Black Cenote” which is an open sky cenote and also the deepest point of the lagoon. The next point is “Cenote Esmeralda” to enjoy will be where you’ll be amazed by the different shades of blue and understand why the Bacalar Lagoon is frequently referred as the 7 colors lagoon. The final spot to explore is the Pirate Channel, as you’ll be explained, pirates used to enter Bacalar by using this channel to steal local precious wood. This spot is not deep and is ideal for swimming in the freshing sweet water of Bacalar, you’ll also have a beautiful view of the different shades of blue of the Lagoon. After we are done with our boat tour, we will take you to an authentic mexican restaurant where you will enjoy delicious Mexican (hand made tortillas and food seasoned by locals) tacos for lunch (4 tacos per person). Food is so amazing that on our way back you will want to have a nap time. Finally we will take you back to port Costa Maya on a ride of about 60 minutes. Which we guarantee back to ship on time.

The Mahahual reef is the habitat to more than 65 species of stony corals, 350 species of molluscs and more than 500 species of fish. Many protected or endangered species find their refuge here, including sea turtles (green, hawksbill, loggerhead and leatherback ), the Caribbean manatee, the Moreleti crocodile, the elkhorn coral and the black coral. In any given dive it will be likely to meet turtles, moray eels, nurse sharks, rays, lithodidae, lobsters, barracudas, groupers and a wide range of Caribbean tropical fish: angel fish, butterfly fish, parrot fish, wrasses, cheetahs, damselfish, surgeonfish... swimming in schools, approaching full of curiosity or playing hide and seek among the coral gardens. Here in Mahahual/Costa Maya we have 5 different underwater landscapes and dive sites between 3 ranges of depths (most of them are between 45 to 90 feet). Diving conditions are friendly and we usually enjoy an average 90 feet visibility. All our dives are boat dives (time from the jetty: 10 to 15 minutes). Max DM/diver ratio is 1:5 and we make the Surface Interval (around 40 minutes) at our beautiful beach, Blue Kay. Upon arrival you'll fill the paperwork and check the gear. The staff will take it to the beach, once is checked by the diver and adive briefing will follow. Our diving staff is caring and ready to assist you, so you just need to tell them what you need. Plus, dives sites are chosen considering the participants' training level However, should you like to avoid the peer pressure, you could have your private DM (mind, in a shared boat and dive site) which would cost 30 usd extra per diver. It's important to know if cruise time and port time match. While some ships adjust their clocks to match the local time in port, others may keep the clocks in the time zone of the ship's departure port. If you are unsure what the local time is in port, please ask Guest Services on your ship.