Tour Reviews

Cindy Brown
Hudson, OH
Mayan Experience
Liberty of the Seas

It was a great excursion.

Our family enjoyed our Mayan experience, especially the Lunch at the Mayan home. The Ruins were beautiful, and it is amazing to think that they were only recently uncovered. The highlight of the tour was definitely going to the Mayan home. The kids loved making the tortillas, and the food was delicious!

We did not get to walk in the village and interact with the Mayans, which was a bit of a disappointment. We had school supplies, which it was my understanding we would be able to give to the kids directly, but instead they were given to the host mom. I was really hoping my kids would get to see the excitement on the kids' faces. Also, our driver did not talk to us on an intercom, so I feel we missed out on learning about the culture and history of the Mayans. Our tour guide, Joel, did a nice job at the ruins. All in all, it was a great excursion. I just feel like we missed out on a few things that I read about in other peoples' comments.

Pamela Hutchins
St Louis, MO
Chacchoben Ruins
NCL Spirit

Native Choice was wonderful

There were 3 cruise ships in Costa Maya that day. The port is suppose to max out at 2 ships. Apparently there was some kind of emergency and an extra ship had to dock without much notice.

It was crazy, what I love about Costa Maya is it is small and personal and it was difficult on everyone that day. This was my 3rd visit.

Native Choice was wonderful under terrible conditions. The information and personal attention were top notch. They cost way less than the cruise excursion, gave wonderful pre arrival instructions and really seem to care about their clients.

Our group of 10 children from 8 - 16 and their parents all came away with a greater understanding of the Maya culture.

On our next trip we will use Native Choice again and hope there are no surprise ships in port.

Danielle Lambart
River Rouge, MI
Chacchoben Extreme
Oasis of the Seas

All I can say is WOW!

All I can say is WOW! This was an amazing day and tour. I highly recommend this tour to everyone. The guides were friendly and very informative. This is a must in Costa Maya!!!

Laura Campbell
Portland, OR
Mayan Experience
Celebrity Solstice

An incredible experience

Chacchoben Ruins tour led by Veronica was an incredible experience for all of us (~30). Veronica's friendly but intelligent manner and keen awareness of group dynamics kept everyone happy and interested.

We dined on authentic Mayan cuisine which was a big highlight for our entire cruise! She share so much history and culture with us, and her love for it came through clearly. We were so impressed with Veronica's devotion to the community (art, cuisine, family); it was obvious she could be in "better locales" but she chose to keep Mayan culture alive. We all loved this tour and would go back again!

Harlene Elenbaas
Everson, Wa
Mayan Experience
Celebrity Solstice

Thanks for a wonderful tour

Thanks for a wonderful tour of the ruins followed by lunch with a Mayan family. The tour was enjoyed by all 14 of the people in our group. Eliu was very knowledgeable about the Mayans and we didn't feel herded or rushed, even though we were with a fairly large group on a bus. The fresh pineapple was wonderful! God bless you and keep up the good work, Eliu.

Jerome Schwartz
Melbourne, Florida
Chacchoben Ruins
Carnival Dream

We had a great time.

We had a great time. We arrived early with a small group and had a very knowledgeable guide. He was Mayan and a history teacher. Got to take many pictures
unobstructed pictures.

Paula Stubbs
Jacksonville, Fl
Kohunlich Ruins Premier
Norwegien Epic

One of the best excursions we have ever had.

I just wanted to thank you all for one of the best excursions we have ever had. Francisco brought the history and lives of the Mayan people and their culture to life for us. My teenage boys appreciated Francisco being attentive to them and involving them in the discussions.

Climbing the ruins has allowed me to check off one on my bucket list. The views from the top were beautiful and unforgettable.

Thank you again for providing a safe and enjoyable experience.

Thomas C.
BROOLYN NY
Chacchoben Ruins
NCL EPIC

AMAZING SERVICE!!!!

AMAZING SERVICE!!!!
We had a party of 8 booked to go to the ruin with david and ivan. Unexpectedly, our baby's stroller was stolen from the tour office. Thus, we did not get to fully enjoy the tour with the 2 yr old not strap in the stroller. Needless to say, David and Ivan went out of their ways and VERY fairly compensated us for the tour and the stroller. They take the cake for what a GREAT service company should be!