WHStoneman Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 My spouse and I are traveling Christmas, 2018 via Rhapsody of the Seas. Since we have never been to Costa Maya, we are looking for suggestions. We have been to Belize City but also are looking suggestions other than the "ruins" excursions...already done that. TIA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlgg Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 In Costa Maya if you want the best Mexican food and drinks and a relaxed day you have to go to Maya Chan. It is fantastic! Check them out on TripAdvisor. We were just there and hope to go again in February. Haven't been to Belize so can't help you with that one. WHStoneman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 We took Rhapsody to those locations in 2017. In Belize, we bused inland for the Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing excursion and had a great time. The excursion inner-tubed us on a guided tour through the Jaguar Paw Caves and the views were amazing. Fantastic rock formations, stalagmites, and even waterfalls followed by a very tasty lunch of jerk style chicken. In Costa Maya, we took a combo Snorkeling and Beach Day excursion at a nearby resort. Waters were rough that day, but, the underwater views were great followed by a few hours of beach time including lounge chairs and an open bar. The only thing extra we had to pay for was lunch, which was delicious! Both of these were available through the Cruise Planner. WHStoneman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 23 hours ago, WHStoneman said: My spouse and I are traveling Christmas, 2018 via Rhapsody of the Seas. Since we have never been to Costa Maya, we are looking for suggestions. We have been to Belize City but also are looking suggestions other than the "ruins" excursions...already done that. TIA!! Just double checking that y'all HAVE been to the Lamanai ruins in Belize? I'm about to go my THIRD TIME! Costa Maya- Have done Maya Chan and the Tropicante in Mahahaul along the Malecon. Maya Chan is a very laid back all-inclusive day trip. Beach, chairs, some water toys, drinks, food, transportation...all included. Great for wanting to get away from it all. We had a great time there. Malecon/Tropicante.....Getting to the Malecon is a short taxi ride and it's like along the "strip." Lots of restaurants, stores, shops, etc along the Malecon. Steve at the Tropicante will take a reservation for your party for chairs/tables/etc provide you purchase drinks/food from the Tropicante which is EXCELLENT. Either place is a good time just a little bit different atmosphere. One thing about Costa Maya and both places above....seagrass CAN be an issue and you never know until you get there. The times I have been there....it's been perfect. But Ive seen pictures of it covering the beach many times...JFYI. WHStoneman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHStoneman Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 8:18 AM, SPS said: In Belize, we bused inland for the Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing excursion and had a great time. We have decided the same for Belize. None of the excursions set us wild on Costa Maya so we decided to do the beach thing for the day. Booked Yaya Beach Club since they offered an all inclusive that had a non alcohol offering....a rare opportunity at the all inclusives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.