Costa Maya: 5 Worst And 5 Best

Melissa, a university professor and cruise content creator, gives a candid "5 worst, 5 best" breakdown of the Costa Maya cruise port in Mexico. The worst list covers the uncertain future tied to Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico redevelopment, persistent beach vendors, a maze-like terminal design, rustic transportation, and the port's frequent weather-related cancellations (earning it the nickname "Costa Maybe"). The best list centers on her favorite all-inclusive beach club anywhere, Nacional, plus cheap regulated taxis, everything being close together, the historically charming port village, and the area's genuine beauty and access to authentic Mayan ruins — concluding that despite the port's current flux, it remains her favorite Caribbean destination.