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We got our assignment at 10 days. Suite gty and got a Grand Suite. 

8 minutes ago, PRC said:

Best i can offer is to follow the green path in the attached map.  If that exit is blocked (it frequently is), then continue along the red path.  Walk out the gate and there will be tons of taxis waiting.  plenty waiting to return also.

 

The Lobster is a great place.  You'll enjoy it!

 

Thank you!

22 minutes ago, PRC said:

I have always enjoyed Costa Maya (and Mahahual even more), but the owners of the port complex do have a history of playing hardball.

You must walk the convoluted path completely thru the complex in order to get "outside" (they want you to stay in the port).  There are a couple shortcuts ive learned over time but its still more difficult than it should be.

You must walk outside their fence in order to get a taxi, as they want you to use their shuttles.  They do allow the taxis to come in to drop people back off, but they can't let someone get in.

They extended their concrete fence all the way to the water.  On the southside this was to keep people from simply walking to town (relatively short, straight shot).  This means a long walk thru the streets of "new town".  On the northside it was to prevent people from heading to the little beachbar that used to be there, Chach Chi.  you can still see the remains of it.  nice little place, good food/drinks/service.  10 -15 years ago there was a whole section on CruiseCritic devoted to letting people know where the latest hole in the fence was to a path thru the brush to get there.  Taxi drivers, if caught by port owners taking people there, were blackballed from business with the port.

It is what it is, just another day south of the border.  I still get out as fast as possible, grab a taxi to town, and hit one of my favorite places depending on which is less crowded if multiple ships in port.

 

 

 

We are about to go there. Is there anything you can tell us to help get to a taxi smoothly. We are going to Krazy Lobster.

11 days and still no assignments. However, I did get another Royal Up offer this morning. We are suite gty. I think that makes a difference sometimes as everyone in our sailing group that was gty has had their assignment since about the 30 day mark. I’ll report again once we have assignment.

10 minutes ago, Curt From Canada said:

Currently, the trend "says" 96% of people get their assignment 10 days or more from sail date.  Your assignment will be soon.

Use the "Apple Hack" detailed in this thread to determine where your stateroom probably will be.

Curt from Canada

Thanks for the encouragement! I’ve been watching you add numbers and have been hopeful. I am using the hack but there is just nothing so far.  Thanks for doing the chart!

Wondering if there’s a time of day that assignments are usually made or if it’s random? We are 18 days out and I’d live to just check once a day. Hoping to be in that 10-19 window. 

We are at 35 days and ours are not available. We are ws-gty and haven’t been assigned. So I figured that was why.

How much does it cost to play?

Curt, thanks for doing this. We’ve had fun analyzing it. 

Those who booked a suite guarantee...what did you end up with. I certainly know a JS is most common but love to hear the surprises. 

How much are the rentals? Are there life vest? If so, are they free or rentals?

We are 46 days out with WS-GTY (suite guarantee). Watching daily for assignment.

Thank you all! We ended up going with Roam Right mainly because we weren’t penalized for being over 14 days from booking. They give you up to 21 days.

Yes, we are. However, I hoped some may know off hand which are the ones that do 21 days. I’ve spent hours pricing already.

We need suggestions for trip insurance. We are over 14 days so we need a reliable choice that offers great coverage if purchased within 21 days of initial deposit. Thanks for any help.