Finally Found a Free Costa Maya Beach, Another Snorkel Fail, & More Fun Onboard Liberty of the Seas!

Liberty of the Seas Day 5
Date Filmed: January 6, 2022
Ahoy Mates!
Welcome onboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas! We are sailing seven nights from Galveston, Texas on a Western Caribbean itinerary visiting Roatan Honduras, Costa May Mexico, and Cozumel Mexico! We are onboard this Freedom Class ship to try some new offerings, such as the Tidal Wave waterslide, Saturday Night Fever theatre show, and Sabor modern Mexican cuisine restaurant! There are also many Royal Caribbean staples onboard, such as Studio B ice skating rink, Perfect Storm waterslides, FlowRider surf simulator, and Windjammer buffet!
Welcome to Costa Maya Mexico! We have been to this port several times, but we have had difficulty snorkeling at this location. However, we have finally found a beach with a reef just a short taxi ride from the cruise ship! Even though we found a good snorkeling location, we still managed to have another snorkeling fail! Back on the ship we showed a few dining options onboard Liberty of the Seas!
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[@stevedunthorn5509]

Next time in Costa Maya look up Maya Chan Beach resort it is fantastic they offer free drinks, food, paddle boarding , snorkling swimming etc...only like $60.00 always our place to go in Costa Maya cant wait as will be there in April

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Steve! Awesome! Thanks for the tip! We'll definitely keep that in mind for the future! Thanks for watching and Happy Travels! 🤗❤️🛳

[@bleep86]

I went to the same beach for snorkeling thru the ship excursion. I would not recommend the ship excursion. It took almost an hour to get there and park. It took 30 min while we sat and waited for the previous time group and they were still out there when I said forget and left to snorkel on my own with my own equipment. The current was so strong that it carried me from one pier to another very quickly and I had to walk back to where in went in because the beach is netted off. On my way back in I past my excursion group just getting in the water. It is best to just go on your own. And yes the vendors never stop coming by. My wife hates that so needless to say she was not fond of it. The water is very clear, not deep at all, and there is quite a bit to see by the reef. Taxi ride does seem the best way IMO

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi bleep86! I see! Thanks for sharing you’re experience and thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@alej8902]

Yay! A new vlog! Hi Chelsy and Matt! Ahoy mates! 🛳☀️🎉🌊

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Ale J! ❤️ Yayyy! 🤗 Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@brdrguy7]

Chelsey always deserves a cookie for the awesome editing skills.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Awww thanks brdrguy7! 🤗 I definitely try my best! Thanks for the support! 🤗❤️🛳

[@ryanmorse5615]

Went to Costa Maya back in 2002 and it was nothing but a Peer, bar at end and a beach. Took a cheep ($15 a person) excursion to a Beach about 30-45 min bus ride away with open bar, snorkeling, beach games, music and included jet ski rentals…..so much has changed.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Ryan! Thanks for watching! Wow, that does sound different! 😁 Happy Travels!

[@kellycrowe3417]

What beach did you go to that offers free snorkeling and jetski rentals??

[@SilverHonda0767]

Thank you for in depth video of the snorkeling. Gotta be prepared and glad you had a good time. Will love to visit there one day.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Silver! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@travesurasconmegan75]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing, you guys are too cute of a couple! Many blessings and keep on traveling!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

That's so sweet! 😍 Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the video! We appreciate your kindness and thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@waynehodges9954]

Thanks for the information. Flying tomorrow for 2 weeks on Mardi Gras. 2nd week is western with a stop there. Last 2 times we have not left the ship in that port. This will help.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Wayne! So glad this helped! We hope you have a great time on Mardi Gras! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@KathyLofmyshipiscalling]

Always enjoy your videos. I thought your underwater video was fine. I have not been to Costa Maya yet. The ocean looked beautiful there.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks Kathy! I’m glad the go pro footage came out ok, even with a faulty snorkel mask lol 🤣 Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@lorettachapman4244]

beautiful sail away!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks Loretta! 🤗❤️🌅

[@Andrew-ks8hx]

That water omg 😲

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Andrew! Right!? So pretty! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@dianespitzig9424]

We rented a golf cart to go to that beach!

[@andrewpham8665]

Thank you for the video and Under Water shots!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Andrew pham! So glad you enjoyed the video and the snorkeling! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@morganmagelssen4460]

We are going on a cruise in about a week and this video was incredibly helpful! Thanks!

[@joeyd.5307]

Great video. I'm heading to Costa Maya in March. This video was very informative and thank you for showing me this beach. Me and my family will check it out now.

[@kymbrookes7533]

Another amazing interesting informative and fun video will look forward to seeing much more of your experiences you are a breath of fresh air. KEEP ENJOYING YOURSELVES THANKS AGAIN KYM AUSTRALIA

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks so much Kym! We're so glad the videos are enjoyable and helpful! We love what we do, so we will keeping putting out lots of videos! Thanks so much for your kindness and for watching! 🤗❤️🥰

[@guyfroml]

I'll be there in a few days and let you know my experience. Thankfully, I have my own equipment. Thanks!!!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Awesome! 🤩 Hope you have a great time! Happy Travels! 🤗❤️🚢

[@bobbymeyer5306]

Just an FYI, you can buy snorkeling equipment on every Royal ship at the PADI store.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Bobby! Yes, we thought of that after the fact lol 🤦‍♀️ Oh well, hopefully we'll just remember our equipment from now on! 🤣 Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@oldrrocr]

Thanks! I've always brought my own gear including mask, fins, ear plugs/tunes, rashguard, water sox and immodium (just in case)... always worth it!😆

[@alalesc3796]

Costa maya is amazing!

[@parryshduva6087]

Oh boy! Looks like you owe Matt a 🍪

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Haha! You’re right! Don’t worry, the debt was repaid in the next video! 🤣❤️🍪

[@desireehall8626]

Thank you. Nice video

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Desiree! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@jptraveladventures]

i love your masks. I think I would do that aviary tour in Costa maya and shopping

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi JPTravelAdventures! That sounds like a fun choice! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@dipatrivedi9009]

The pole twirling performers are common at Puerto Vallarta. I have seen them there both times there at PV. But that's new at Costa Maya. I don't think they were there when I visited there last time. Kind of cool performance. Just how they do it.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Dipa! Ya we have been to Costa Maya so many times and never saw it so it definitely seems new! We actually saw it when we were just in PV as well! It’s pretty neat the way they wrap the ropes before beginning and it literally unravels!

[@TheDudeCHT]

Going there tomorrow!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Yayy! We hope you had a great time! 🤗❤️🛳

[@christineshin7035]

Go to the Krazy Lobster. They dont charge a chair fee as long as you buy some food & drinks. We got a bucket of Corona beer for $5 (was there in Nov 2021).

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Christine! That’s awesome! Thanks for the tip! 🤗❤️🛳

[@sylvanahall5193]

what is the beach called?

[@bettyboops1969]

You guys are amazing!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Linda! Thanks so much for watching and for the very kind words, we really appreciate it! 😁 Happy Travels!

[@CreedBratt0n]

You guys rock! #notificationsquad

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks Alex! 🤗❤️🛳

[@cheaterbane]

I've got a stop in Costa Maya in August and I'd love to keep an eye on that waterpark for the kiddos. Is it usually an RCCL excursion? If not any idea what the name is? Thanks!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Mike! I believe it's called Maya, Lost Mayan Kingdom! I'm not sure if it's an RCCL excursion, but it's very close to the cruise port so transportation should be pretty easy! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@kellycrowe3417]

What beach did you go to, Crazy Lobster beach???

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Kelly! It's at Mahahual Beach! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@barbarap5278]

What was the name of the beach?? Looked like it could be great snorkling...

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Barbara! It was Mahahual Beach! We definitely enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@cowboymcq6711]

Fantastic ❕ Be cool so say we’ve been to Mexico How many cruises so y’all talk a year abouts ?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Cowboy MCQ6! It changes from year to year but I would say between 6-10! Thanks for watching! 🤗🚢❤️

[@yolandaklimasewski2996]

What type/brand of Snorkel equipment do you own?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Yolanda! I'm going to link our Amazon shop that has a section that shows the equipment we use for snorkeling! We hope this helps and thanks for watching! ❤️Amazon.com/shop/HoffmanHappyTravels

[@laurahasler3203]

Very helpful video thank you so much. My husband wants delicious seafood, would you recommend taking the same route?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Laura! We didn't eat while we were in the area so we can't recommend anything personally, but we did see a few restaurants in the area and we overhead someone really complementing the food from the on beach restaurant where our lounge chair was. We hope this helps and thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@shouanseechannel5075]

Thank you for sharing your video. I will be going on Alllure of the Seas in May. And, one of my stop will be at Costa Maya. My family love swim.....so, what is the name of the beach that you are at? Thanks for the reply!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Awesome! We went to the Mahahual Beach! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@shouanseechannel5075]

Thanks for reply! How far is from cruise port to the beach! How do you get to the beach? Thanks for reply...

[@PixieChristy]

Hi! I love following your travels! So much fun! I will be boarding the Oasis of the Seas and porting in Costa Maya in 2 weeks! 2 quick questions if you have time. 1- are there trams on the dock? My Mom and aunt have mobility issues. :( and 2- we currently have excursion booked for Uchbenkah Bacalar Lagoon. Do you have any feedback for this area? Thanks again!!!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Christy! I think there are trams on the pier in Costa Maya, but we have never used them so I don't remember for certain. Unfortunately we have not experienced this excursion before so we don't have any advice. Sorry we couldn't be more help! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@mhernandez4015]

Thank you for the video, what is name of beach. When I get the taxi I want to make sure I give them a name and have them drive strait to beach.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Michelle! It's called Mahahual Beach! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@dianespitzig9424]

We rented a golf cart to get to that beach!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Diane! Thats great! We hope you had a wonderful time! Thanks for watching! Happy Travels! 🤗❤️🛳

[@MaryJohnson-cv8kz]

What is the name of the free beach?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Mary! The beach is called Mahahual Beach! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@WindwardToEden]

Do you think the Mayan Ruins were better here in Costa Maya or in Cozumel? My wife and I are heading on this cruise in February...

[@carylhaynes3561]

What is the name of the free beach? where do we take the taxi to?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Caryl! It’s Mahahual Beach! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@kieshapaul]

How was the weather...was it cold??

[@kieshapaul]

I would love to know...I'll be there in 2 weeks!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Kiesha! When we were there it was definitely warm, not super hot but comfortable! Thanks for watching and have a great time! 🤗❤️🤗

[@kieshapaul]

@@HoffmanHappyTravels I can say the same...we had a wonderful time!

[@LindaD2023]

Going to costa maya next month - really want to go to the beach where the water is clear. How did you know where to get dropped off by taxi? How did you find a chair and know who to pay? Have heard of people paying for a chair and then other people come up and ask to be paid again & again. How did you not get "scammed" I guess is the right way to ask? Do you have other beach recommendations besides this beach?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Linda! We just told the taxi driver to the name of the beach and they dropped us off near by. We didn’t have any issues with paying for the chairs, the person who approached us took us to the chair and we paid him. We hope this helps!

[@deirraquinn1890]

What’s your he name of the beach? Sorry missed it, going in February ❤

[@LindaD2023]

We went to Mahahual Beach. Any taxi will take you there - super cheap. We did NOT do the all inclusive. We did the pay as you go. Drinks all day - good service. My husband had great sea food. I had nachos etc (no sea food) with our chairs and paid around 30 dollars US. Gave a good tip. Remember take money dollars if you want to use the bathroom. Bathroom was included in ours, but to use the clean one with lights and running water it was a dollar each time - totally worth it! Enjoy! @@deirraquinn1890

[@anydayintexas7330]

Since the WiFi is free, why would I need the VOOM option? I bought it but curious…

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi! So to connect to the ships WiFi is free but purchasing VOOM is required to have internet. With the ships free WiFi you can connect to app and use those functions but you cannot log onto websites, use email, and etc. You have to purchase a VOOM package to have access to all of those things. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@anydayintexas7330]

@@HoffmanHappyTravels Also, we already booked through Royal Caribbean. Should we check with you to see if we got the most competitive rate?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

When did you book? If it was within the past thirty days, and you’re not paid in full, you can transfer your booking to our agency. Feel free to shoot an email to [e-mail] , and we can discuss it further! 😁

[@chirellewright5402]

Was there a mask requirement for this ship and port? Hoping to take my daughter that has autism on a cruise?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Chirelle! There was a mask requirement at the time of this sailing back in January but the requirements have since changed. I suggest talking to Royal Caribbean or your travel agent directly so they can advise you of current protocols based on your vaccination status. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@wellardsmith3629]

That's a good tip.. being hassled. It's not for me.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Wellard smith! Ya, everyone was definitely really nice, just super frequent! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@danieljosuebalamceballos9416]

Don’t stand on the reef please, it kills them. Don’t use biodegradable sun screen either.

[@isaiahgreenfield2037]

Why sea day is the best

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

We like how sea days are really relaxing! ☺️

[@isaiahgreenfield2037]

What happen I don’t get off the boat to different country

[@isaiahgreenfield2037]

What happen I don’t get off the boat at ensenada

[@monicam9174]

What type of Camera do you use?

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Monica! We usually use the Sony ZV1 but our underwater camera is the GoPro Hero 8! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🏝

[@monicam9174]

Thank you! I love the quality and I enjoy your videos!!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

Looks like you paid to snorkel with a bunch of dead coral. I would be so disappointed.

[@dawnrusso3278]

Stupid mask 😩. But wait I need to know if Matt got his 🍪

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Dawn! ❤️ Haha! Yes! The cookie saga was concluded the next day lol 😆 Tganks for watching! 🤗❤️🛳

[@aaronbaugher3476]

More sheep wearing masks…pass