MrMarc Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Ok, sure I'm still buzzed from the amazing drinks from Maya Chan today. But I am blown away by the place. If you want fancy, elegant, pretentious or even picturesque then Maya Chan might not be for you. If you want private, fun, great food, great drinks, a place that will really make you feel like you are part of the family except the will wait on you hand and foot and you don't have to do the dishes, you need to try this place. If you can't tell, they blew me away with the vibe and service. Costa Maya has never been an interesting port to me, now it is one of my favorites. I have been to much more upscale places with great service. But from the moment you find their spot at the port (which is admittedly not easy) they make you feel special, important and welcome. Basically, if your ship ever stops at Costa Maya, go to Maya Chan. Pooch, KJones, CruiseGus and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Thanks to Matt and this blog we fell in love with Maya Chan too. Our upcoming cruise on Brilliance was booked because we wanted to return to Maya Chan! I am counting the days until we are relaxing at our palapa, enjoying good drinks and the most delicious tacos ever. If you haven’t read it, Jane’s book on how Maya Chan came to be is a fun read. I think the title is It Helps to be Crazy: The Story of Maya Chan Beach by Jane Ostrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Love that place! Glad to hear you had a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 11 hours ago, MrMarc said: (which is admittedly not easy) I assume you had to find this place on your own. Or was it a Royal excursion? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Also booked Maya Chan on our cruise in early November from Matt's review. Also helped that our oldest son and wife went to our usual beach stop the month before and was inundated with vendors which made their trip less enjoyable. We arrived and easily found the pick-up spot (it is a walk but not too bad) and were sent to the resort. The staff was amazing and the palapa we had that included cushioned recliners, a hammock, sunning bed and table. The food was great and the drinks were unending. We have another trip there in January and have already booked Maya Chan again. It was a treat to us that they gave us the "returning guest rate" which in my opinion, make this the best value in Costa Maya. PS: the masseuses there are unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, rjac said: I assume you had to find this place on your own. Or was it a Royal excursion? Thanks. You book it on your own rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 From the title (please don't change it), I can tell you had a good time and the drinks were tasty! Dlove707, Matt, MrMarc and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarc Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Baked Alaska said: From the title (please don't change it), I can tell you had a good time and the drinks were tasty! To quote the 5 man Electrical Band, you are absolutly rightt. There, I just put in here instead. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 I want to go to Maya Chan next time we're in Costa Maya, but I'm not sure I'll ever be able to get Mr. SpeedNoodles off of the ship if we have to walk through that insane shopping area where you are constantly chased down by vendors to get to the taxi to the resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 The nice thing about the port is you veer off to the right when approaching the entrance where the tours are gathering and you do not have to go through the shopping area. That was also an issue before as they say on the map to travel through the shopping maze but if you stay right you go by the tour buses and can make a bee line to the exit gate. Goes much quicker that way. Just act like you know where you are going and no one stops you or tell them you are going to the golf carts and they let you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJnKy Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Wanted to go when in costa maya but they were full. Contacted via their website prior to cruising. Hint reserve early won't make that mistake again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 hours ago, CrznTxn said: The nice thing about the port is you veer off to the right when approaching the entrance where the tours are gathering and you do not have to go through the shopping area. That was also an issue before as they say on the map to travel through the shopping maze but if you stay right you go by the tour buses and can make a bee line to the exit gate. Goes much quicker that way. Just act like you know where you are going and no one stops you or tell them you are going to the golf carts and they let you though. We were yelled at when we tried to do that in October. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowrider Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Thanks for the hot tip! We’re heading there in January and couldn’t decide what to do. We really wanted the Mayan water park, but that appears to be on permanent lockdown! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TickledBlue Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Watched a youtube video on this and the place looked great except for the murky water. The video was a couple of months old. Is the water always like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 12 hours ago, TickledBlue said: Watched a youtube video on this and the place looked great except for the murky water. The video was a couple of months old. Is the water always like that? These days, yes. Maya Chan wont win any awards for prettiest water/beach, but it makes up for it in their service and atmosphere. Plus, they have a pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Matt said: These days, yes. Maya Chan wont win any awards for prettiest water/beach, but it makes up for it in their service and atmosphere. Plus, they have a pool. Do you think that Nachi Cocum will have the same award this time of year? God bless mother nature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarc Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 18 hours ago, TickledBlue said: Watched a youtube video on this and the place looked great except for the murky water. The video was a couple of months old. Is the water always like that? They are having a lot of onshore winds where they are, so the water clarity is suffering. The reef is about 500 yards offshore. They offered to set me up in a Kayak with an anchor if I wanted to go out there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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