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When staying at the The Royal Caribbean you can do a wide range of Chichen Itza Tours . You can select from the Classic Chichen Itza Tour that will include everything you need to the Chichen Itza Deluxe Tour that will include you premium drinks. If you want to do a private tours to Chichen Itza from The Royal Caribbean you can also select from the Private Chichen Itza Tour that will take you at your own pace or the Luxury Chichen Itza Tour that will take you with a Luxury Suburban.

Escape to paradise. Enjoy an unforgettable vacation in Cancun at the Royal Caribbean®. Located on the best beach in Cancun, this family resort is close to shopping malls, restaurants, golf courses and the Laguna Nichupte for sailing or kayaking. The acclaimed Maya Museum in Cancun and the archaeological site of San Miguelito are just a few steps away.

Dip your feet in the soft white sand and listen to the murmur of the waves. Start your day at the pool, at the gym, playing tennis or on a sailboat. This family-friendly Cancun resort features activities for all ages and after a fun-filled morning, visit the spa offering a selection of relaxing massages and therapies. Dine on fresh seafood or classic Italian dishes. An attentive service experience will make your holiday exceptional.

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Enjoy the Chichen Itza Classic Tour with all its perks: Transportation, Chichen Itza, Cenote, Buffet meal.

The Chichen Itza Tour Plus will give you all the perks of the Classic Tour but with unlimited drinks.

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Enjoy a perfect day visiting Chichen Itza with the Deluxe Tour. This Tour will include the same as the Plus Tour but with Premium drinks.

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Enjoy Chichen Itza when it opens. You will have an early pickup at your hotel to get early to Chichen Itza.

With this tour you can visit Chichen Itza at your own pace... stay longer in Chichen Itza or at the cenote or go shopping in Valladolid.

With the Luxury Chichen Itza Tour you will be able to enjoy a perfect journey in a Suburban vehicle at your own pace.

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Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins on board tour

By princessliz1 , January 18, 2018 in Royal Caribbean International

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has anyone taken this tour through Royal cruise planner? The price just went down and it is peaking my interest.

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If this is one of the excursions that start in Cozumel and take a ferry to the mainland, you should know that the ferry ride can be very rough and it's not uncommon for people to get sick on that ferry.

any other Cozumel excursions that are recommended?

Check out the Cozumel port of call forum: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=210

thank you! it is our anniversary that day so I am looking for something special!

You're welcome, and Happy Anniversary!

While going to Chichen Itza is a trip everyone should do in their lifetime, doing on a cruise makes it a horribly long day. I would only do it thru RCCL. Your probably looking at 3-4 hours of ferry ride/bus ride before you even get there. I would assume 2 hours to tour the ruins then back again. It is something I would recommend but only doing it when your doing a land vacation in Playa or Cancun.

We haven't made the trip on a cruise excursion but LOVED visiting Chichen Itza. It's not like it is "just outside" Cancun...it is a long bus ride. We visited during the spring equinox and were able to see the Shadow of the Snake God (only visible at sunset on the spring and winter equinox)...along with about 150,000 of our best friends. You would be hard pressed to see and appreciate everything there in 2 hours (in my opinion).

There may be options to fly from either Cozumel or Playa. We did it 20 years ago when we were doing a dive vacation in Cozumel. Flew from Coz, landed in Playa, picked up a few, landed at the site, literally next to C I. We left before the tourists buses arrived, had the place virtually to ourselves. After the pilot circled the site and we were able to take some great aerial shots.

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I just came off the December cruise on Oasis. When we were lined up for our excursion, I noticed a sign that said "Chichen Itza by Air." I walked over, and they said they had just started doing the trips by air for Chichen Itza. The price was something like $450 per person.

There may be options to fly from either Cozumel or Playa. We did it 20 years ago when we were doing a dive vacation in Cozumel. Flew from Coz, landed in Playa, picked up a few, landed at the site, literally next to C I. We left before the tourists buses arrived, had the place virtually to ourselves. After the pilot circled the site and we were able to take some great aerial shots.   JC

Wow, that's the way to go!

We did this excursion 2 years ago through RCCL. The ferry going across is very rough (take motion sickness meds the night before and don't eat breakfast ;p). It's a long day but to me worth it. It's one of the new 7 wonders of the world.

Isn't RCI now offering a flight excursion? Seems I've read a post about it. I did Chichen Itza more than 20 years ago from Coz by air. We landed on a cleared strip in the jungle right by the site. Taking off looked like we were not going to clear the trees! CI is an incredible experience.

Also you can go by air

Chichen Itza is the Capital of the Mayas, I will go again

The Vision is now going to Yucatan (Progresso) with an excursion to Chichen Itza which avoids the ferry ride and is cheaper than the one from Coz. We’ll be doing that in a couple of weeks.

I sailed on the Vision in November and did RCL's tour from Progresso.

It was the first to leave in the morning and was the last to return. Made for a full day.

But it was completely worth it. Wonderful trip. Bring a hat--it was sunny and there is almost no shade there.

A special place---definitely go.

I agree it's totally worth it to see this amazing site. My wife took tons of pictures for her website which you can see in the link below

http://nancysoasis.com/chitchen/chitchen.html

How long was the bus ride from Progresso, please? Cost? I might sail Vision on a short cruise just to see Chichen Itza again.

I sailed on the Vision in November and did RCL's tour from Progresso. It was the first to leave in the morning and was the last to return. Made for a full day. But it was completely worth it. Wonderful trip. Bring a hat--it was sunny and there is almost no shade there. A special place---definitely go.

David, what were the options for lunch on this tour?

The bus ride was about 2 hours. Before C.I. there was a stop at a store to buy souvenirs.

At that time, they gave us the lunch. It was a ham and cheese sandwich, a bag of chips,

a stale chocolate bar (I didn;'t see anyone eat more than one bite of it), and a bottle of cold water.

We then went to the ruins (a short ride from the shops).

At the ruins there are Many vendors, some of them not easily taking 'no' as a reply.

They were at the gate in as well as on the grounds of the ruins.

I donot recall the cost of the excursion.

We had a couple of hours there, and then the 2 hour ride back.

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We've enjoyed exploring Chichen Itza, but when staying in Rivera Maya resort area via a guided tour.

You can no longer climb it but there are other minor sites where you still can in the general area, along with cenotes in which you can swim. Unfortunately, the time constraints of docking in Cozumel are limiting.

I seriously suggest saving it for when you can do it 'right' and take your time. A few hours at the site really doens't do it justice IMO

We did Xunantunich via CCL Belize port stop. Lucky to get 2 hours at the site, majority of time spent for refreshment breaks in bars/tourist traps along the way.

If visiting Costa Maya as a port of call, tours to Chaccoben allows you plenty of time to explore, although it is not as grand as the above mentioned sites.

I did this tour with Royal a few years ago. Unless you're heart set on seeing the one pyramid, I wouldn't say it's really worth doing this tour on a cruise. You have an extremely limited time at the site and won't even get to see most of the place. It was also full of so many awful tourists and it had so many little stalls selling random junk, EVERYWHERE that it kind of takes away from any sort of historical significance, sadly. You'll also have to enjoy the fun ferry to Mainland Mexico. It doesn't bother me but one of the times I rode over it was quite choppy and multiple people were getting physically sick and they were handing out barf bags! And after that, you still get the multiple hour bus ride to the site.

It was also the least interesting of the five Mayan sites I visited, and definitely the most 'touched up' and heavily visited.

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I just did this excursion in December and would probably echo what the others have said in a few areas:

1. Getting there is a challenge, especially if you, or in my case, your companion suffers from motion sickness. We got off the Independence to find the ferry bouncing around like a rubber duck in a hot tub. Since they could only board one person at a time as it took three grown men to hold the gangway in place, you sit on this small boat for quite some time before it takes off. I am not prone to motion sickness, but this was rough even on me.

2. Once you are off the ferry, you are quickly herded through the port and "mall" area to your bus or tour van. They provide a paper bag lunch, but neither of us ate it. I will say that our tour guide was very engaging and did a great job of keeping everyone entertained... However, it takes several hours to reach the site once your vehicle departs, and isn't a terribly pleasant ride (IMO).

3. The site is amazing. Generally I am cruiser that prefers to sit by the pool and enjoy an empty ship while in port (especially Cozumel), but this was the first cruise for the person I took with me, so I wanted to give him the full experience and this was the excursion he chose. There were a lot of people, and the peddlers were even worse than those you encounter in the port (especially with the jaguar call - those who have been know exactly what I'm talking about ;)) But, the pyramid, site and ruins were absolutely amazing to see and I am super happy we had the opportunity to experience it.

4. Going back to the ship... By the same logic of "what goes up, must come down", you will have a 2 hour bus ride and hour long ferry trip back to Cozumel. I will also add that the weather in Cozumel on the day we visited was not super good, so this probably contributed negatively to the ferry experience... If you go in prepared for that, you should be okay. I had my companion take his motion sickness pills a half hour before we got back to the ferry and he still was having trouble on the trip back.

Overall: It was a great experience I am so glad we got to share. Would I recommend this excursion, yes. Based on the total travel time, DEFINITELY book it through Royal so that if (heaven forbid) anything should happen that delays your return to the ship, they won't leave you behind! Also, take your motion sickness pills before you even get off the ship in case you sit on the ferry for a while like we did, and bring extras! Once we got back to the Indy we both pretty much just crashed.

All that being said, prepare to be off the ship and on your feet for the entire day! I don't think I would necessarily do it again, but I'm glad I did it once!

Long winded, but I hope it helps! Have a great vacation!!!

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Take a Private Chichen Itza Tour from The Royal Caribbean   .

Dip your feet in the soft white sand and listen to the murmur of the waves. Start your day at the pool, at the gym, playing tennis or on a sailboat. This family-friendly Cancun resort features activities for all ages and after a fun-filled morning, visit the spa offering a selection of relaxing massages and therapies. Dine on fresh seafood or classic Italian dishes. An attentive service experience will make your holiday exceptional.

The Royal Caribbean is in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Taking the Chichen Itza Tour from this Hotel would be about 2:19 hrs to get to the Mayan Ruins in one of our comfortable vans.

Cancun to Chichen Itza provides you with the best Chichen Itza Tour you can do. It will take you to a magical place that's worldwide known but still keeps some secrets from people...

With the Chichen Itza Tour you'll take a trip back in time to the magnificent history of Chichen Itza, Mexico where you will be the one leading your story.

Meet the anecdotes and live a memorable experience in this wonder of the modern world; witness the astronomical and mathematical precision of its buildings, and experience the surprising acoustic effects in key places that the certified guide will indicate.

Vibrate with the mysticism of the " Chichen Itza Cenote " Cenote Sagrado Azul in Ik'Kil, while you swim in its refreshing waters, and conclude your visit with the delights of the gastronomy of Yucatán.

Then you'll be able to visit Valladolid Yucatan , a really beautiful colonial town in the middle of the Yucatan Peninsula where you can eat some snacks too or do some local shopping.

The Chichen Itza Entrance Fee is not included but you can check pricing on the link. You can also find more info on: Chichen Itza Information .

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THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN TO CHICHEN ITZA

Escape to paradise. Enjoy an unforgettable vacation in Cancun at the Royal Caribbean®. Located on the best beach in Cancun, this family resort is close to shopping malls, restaurants, golf courses and the Laguna Nichupte for sailing or kayaking. The acclaimed Maya Museum in Cancun and the archaeological site of San Miguelito are just a few steps away.

The Royal Caribbean is 197KM kilometers from Chichen Itza if you take the toll road highway 180D and it will take you about 2:30Hrs. to get to Chichen Itza. If you use the free highway 180, this would be 204KM kilometers and it would take you about 3:15Hrs.

If you are looking for ways to get from The Royal Caribbean to Chichen Itza, there are different options: Chichen Itza Tours , Car Rental or Bus.

Chichen Itza Tours from The Royal Caribbean

Chichen Itza tours including hotel pick-up from The Royal Caribbean is probably the most comfortable option since you only need to pre-book the tour and you will be picked up at The Royal Caribbean and taken to Chichen Itza on the day of the excursion. There different tour options to enjoy a day at Chichen Itza from The Royal Caribbean :

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Chichen Itza Classic Tour

Take the Classic Chichen Itza Tour from The Royal Caribbean . This tour is perfect for a journey to visit the Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza.

Enjoy the Chichen Itza Tour Plus from The Royal Caribbean with some extra amenities like unlimited drinks onboard the bus.

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Get the Chichen Itza Deluxe Tour from The Royal Caribbean . It has all the benefits of the Plus tour, but in addition you get a Box lunch, extra drinks and more.

Chichen Itza Diamante Tour

Get the Chichen Itza Diamante Tour from The Royal Caribbean . will provide you with all the perks of a Chichen Itza Tour Diamante, including drinks and other amenities.

With the Private Chichen Itza Tour from The Royal Caribbean , enjoy Chichen Itza at your own pace. With this tour you can visit the Mayan Ruins whenever you want and how you want to… Go to Chichen Itza earlier than everyone, or later.

With the Luxury Chichen Itza Tour from The Royal Caribbean , enjoy the perks of traveling in Luxury. If you want to get in style to Chichen Itza, you must book this tour. Get to Chichen Itza from The Royal Caribbean in a Suburban vehicle with refreshing amenities on the ride.

Driving to Chichen Itza from The Royal Caribbean

Driving from The Royal Caribbean to Chichen Itza is another option. Driving down in the Yucatan Peninsula is very easy since the landscape is very flat and there are good big highways. Depending on the number of people in your party you can rent a small car for a really good price or a bigger SUV or van for a bigger party. You can check out Car Rental options here.

Driving directions from The Royal Caribbean to Chichen Itza

1. If you have a cellphone service it will always make your life easier, since you can turn on your Google Maps app and just get directions with your phone.

2. When staying at the The Royal Caribbean it will always be easier to through the Cancun Airport exit of the Hotel Zone, when getting on the Cancun Airport bridge you’ll need to take the exit like if you were going to Playa del Carmen. Once you get on the Highway to Playa del Carmen (307) after about one mile from the Cancun Airport bridge you’ll have a deviation on your right hand side with a sign “Chichen Itza Cuota”, take the deviation. Taking this deviation, you’ll be on the toll road highway to Chichen Itza (180D) you just need to follow the signs and you’ll get there safely.