DandA Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 I've been looking at excursions when we are in Costa Maya next April. Maya Chan appears to be an all inclusive where as Krazy Lobster is a pay as you go; which would be the best to relax on the beach and get a massage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 Definitely Maya Chan. Krazy Lobster is smack in the middle of the busy shopping area. Although the food & drinks are great, it is NOT at all a relaxing atmosphere. Maya Chan is a private beach area away from the central strip. stevendom57 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 Maya Chan for a longer visit at the beach, Krazy Lobster if you just want to spend an hour or two before strolling along the area or doing something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 We love the Krazy Lobster b/c of the location, the food and the fact that we can almost always get a 1 hour massage on the beach for $25 !! What you have to be willing to tolerate on the Mahahual beach are the roving peddlers which are extremely annoying. They are not pushy or rude but they are definitely nonstop. Amazingly, we have never been to Maya Chan but I hear it is really nice so long as the sea grass is not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 58 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: as the sea grass is not a problem Yes. I've read about this in previous posts. My question is, what time of the year is the sea grass a problem? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 37 minutes ago, rjac said: Yes. I've read about this in previous posts. My question is, what time of the year is the sea grass a problem? I can't remember, Robert !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 5 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I can't remember, Robert !! Uh oh......looks like someone is suffering from crs. Can't remember shi...stuff! KWong and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, rjac said: Uh oh......looks like someone is suffering from crs. Can't remember shi...stuff! I'm afraid it's worse than that.... rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandA Posted December 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thanks everyone for the info. I have a few follow up questions. 1. What else is there to do around the Krazy Lobster? 2. Is the sea grass only a problem on the beach in the area of Maya Chan or does it also affect the beaches along Mahahaul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Krazy Lobster is in the middle of the Mahahual so it’s surrounded by local shops, other bar/restaurants, massage tables, street vendors. I don’t remember any other activities in the area. There was minimal sea grass when we were there but I imagine when it is present, it is not confined to Maya Chan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Had sea grass on the November cruise. Smell wasn't bad, it's just the way it ruins the look of the water and taking a dip at the beach. rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandA Posted December 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thanks everyone, based on the comments here and you tube reviews I like the remoteness of Maya Chan. I'll just keep an eye on the sea grass conditions in case I need to find an alternative excursion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 As @Poochsaid, the KL is in the middle of the "strand" surrounded by other restaurants so there's nothing particularly unique about the KL itself. We have been going there since before it was the Krazy Lobster (it used to be Coco Loco and owned by a guy from East LA). There are many restaurants that, frankly, are probably just as good...but we maintain a (probably undeserved) loyalty to the Lobstaaah. They have some nice hammocks and there is almost always someone willing to give you an awesome $25 massage. Word of caution on the massage [price]. DO NOT allow anyone else to "negotiate" a massage on your behalf. The price will immediately [at least] double and the pimp will get his/her cut. The massage tables are everywhere along the beach so all you have to do is walk up yourself and negotiate your price. Do we actually pay $25 or a $25 massage. No. We always tip very generously so our massage is never EVER $25 but there are some cheapskates (we travel with some) who will cheap out and give them only $25. Shame... Truthfully, I have never seen the sea grass at the KL but I know that it can be a problem there just like it is at Maya Chan. I think the restaurants along the strand work together to keep it cleaned up pretty well so I have personally never seen it there. If you can get past the roving peddlers, the $1 Coronas and the fresh grilled [warm water] lobsters are worth it ! 14Terry and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Ok the idea of some random person giving me a massage in the middle of the Mahahual just creeps me out. We used to have people give us a short massage prior to symphony concerts but they were licensed massage therapists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, Pooch said: Ok the idea of some random person giving me a massage in the middle of the Mahahual just creeps me out. We used to have people give us a short massage prior to symphony concerts but they were licensed massage therapists. Don’t knock it til you try it. They are very good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Not that I don’t believe you but I can’t even get a pedicure cuz I can’t stand somebody touching my feet. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Went there today. Only one cruise ship docked so not crowded at all. Eight of us in our group…4 of us got our food and it was good. The other 4 after 2-1/2 hours never got their food. Tried to leave and was forced to pay for meals never received and they STILL had not started cooking. There were two other tables had the same issue. You have been warned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 15 hours ago, Hubba said: Went there today. Only one cruise ship docked so not crowded at all. Eight of us in our group…4 of us got our food and it was good. The other 4 after 2-1/2 hours never got their food. Tried to leave and was forced to pay for meals never received and they STILL had not started cooking. There were two other tables had the same issue. You have been warned. Which one? (I assume Krazy Lobster). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 12/12/2021 at 8:54 AM, DandA said: Thanks everyone, based on the comments here and you tube reviews I like the remoteness of Maya Chan. I'll just keep an eye on the sea grass conditions in case I need to find an alternative excursion. I have read reports of people who had reservations at Maya Chan on days when the sargassum was bad - they will usually notify you ahead of time and offer a refund if you want to cancel. reanna and Pooch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJones Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 43 minutes ago, jbrinkm said: I have read reports of people who had reservations at Maya Chan on days when the sargassum was bad - they will usually notify you ahead of time and offer a refund if you want to cancel. They do! When we were there last in 2019 the emailed us to ask if we wanted a refund, even offering to let us go and see how it was before deciding if we wanted to stay. We ended up staying, but transportation to/from port would have been at no cost to us had we decided on the refund after arriving. reanna, jbrinkm and Doug_Texas 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Been to Maya Chan, food was excellent but only served at a certain time. The beech wasn't very good and it's kind of a long bumpy ride. Did Jamie's Blue Reef this time. It's an all inclusive. It's on the beach front in Mahahaul just down the street from Krazy Lobster. The beach is open to vendors but you can eat and drink all day and walk up and down the street. Doug_Texas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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