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    Cirque du Soleil - JOYA

    4.1 (88 reviews)
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    Annie S.

    Buy the tickets now! The performance, setting and food is incredible and such an immersive experience. There are 4 options to attend and you can pick your seats ahead of time: 1. Three course dinner with unlimited champagne and the best seats 2. Three course dinner with a bottle of champagne 3. Appetizers 4. Show only I had read a few reviews of people who only did appetizers and they said that they wished they did the dinner, so we bought the dinner tickets. I don't drink and we did option 2, and it is 1000% worth it. You can upgrade the champagne for an additional cost and they also provide water. The food and show are amazing. It is truly an experience where they pair the details of the meal with the show and you can choose the main course of salmon or beef when you arrive. The service is unmatched and JOYA even involves them in the show. We stayed at Vidanta and they provide transportation under the highway to the show. There are parking lots if you decide to drive there.

    Jennie K.

    VIP dinner is a must everything from the service to the food to the show was absolutely superb. I've been to just about every cirque show and this one with VIP dinner was by far the best experience of them all!

    John C.

    Super fun show that was very entertaining. Trip Advisor had messed up and didn't get my correct tickets or the dinner plan so had to sit in the back (decent view) but wasn't happy that I was ravenous from waiting in the long line. Took almost 2 months to get my money back from Trip Advisor, numerous calls, emails, chats to be told I pulled a 'no show' LOL I wished I could rate their service as it was very painful! The JOYA Cirque du Soleil was amazing and so vibrant and colorful with awesome sites and sounds. Loved every bit of it and would do it again in a heartbeat!

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    Tanesha J.

    If you're looking to do something outside of drinking, and partying, Joya by Cirque Du Soleil is a must!! Joya is a theatrical, and culinary experience. The vibe is sophisticated, and sexy. I went during the holidays so the shows were pretty much sold out, but I managed to snag tickets for the appetizer, and champagne experience. I went during covid when they were still at 50% capacity which is the reason the shows were all sold out. I liked that every other seat was empty, and I wasn't crammed next to people. You had to wear masks unless eating or drinking, but it wasn't a big deal. They may be at 100% capacity now so I would definitely book tickets early once you decide to go. It's worth every cent. Before the show starts, they have a bar, and live entertainment where you can sit and wait to enter the event. They also have a set up upon entering where you can take a few photos with a professional photographer with a beautiful backdrop. The show started promptly, and it was amaazzzzing. I've never attended a Cirque Du Soleil show that I didn't like. I never repeat shows more than once, but I will attend again because I missed the dinner portion of the show which was the whole reason I wanted to go in the first place. Viva la Mexico!

    The edible menu 3/23
    Smith Family O.

    We had a great time here. The ambiance is awesome, the girls are beautiful.Everything was beautiful. We had perfect seating and dinner was fantastic. Something different and very pricey. Maybe worth splurging at least once to experience this show and dinner especially if you like champagne. We did get a ginger, orange, and champagne drink that was pretty good. The show was fantastic, we had a great time. I would recommend at least once. If I ever came back I would not splurge on the dinner or champagne even though the seating is much better. Enjoy!

    Gen L.

    A great experience in Playa Del Carmen. If you're a fan of Cirque, definitely check this show out. Be prepared for stunning aesthetics and a wonderful dinner-theater experience. We got premium seats, which include appetizers and champagne. Honestly, the food wasn't necessary and I'm not a huge champagne fan, so the show still would have been great without the food. If you're able to get tickets, go!

    Edible menu too ...
    Jim N.

    An amazing show, an amazing night! We did the VIP package, highly recommended. Pre-show cocktails and dinner, dessert was great, and unlimited champagne during dinner and the show. Get a VIP table where members of the cast perform. Staff is great, service impeccable! Every minute of the show was spellbinding, the acts and acrobats were amazing. Highly recommend this show if you're in Playa Del Carmen.

    My two teenagers sat in front of me and my little one. The view was perfect even though we got the cheap seats.
    Jennifer J.

    My girlfriend advised against spending the money and time doing something you can do in Vegas. But she was wrong. This place is bomb-diggity!! It took us less than 30 minutes to get here from Playa. We attended the late show so we could have as much of the day to ourselves as possible. The taxi was $30 and we had no problem getting one back to the hotel after. First off, the grounds are gorgeous. We accidentally got there early, because we just ain't those people that do everything right. Anyway, there's tons to do. There was a cover band in the restaurant. We sat and had a second dinner, drinks and desserts. The food was really delicious which surprised me because usually food at theaters is basic. Every member of the staff was beyond amazing!! Such eager to please, kind, funny, and personable. Ernesto was our waiter and he stole my heart with his dad jokes!!! The show is one of the best cirque shows I've seen, and I've seen a lot of them. It is in my expert opinion the traveling cirque shows are not as good as permanent Cirque shows because of the mechanics of the stages at permanent shows add so much magic and texture to the performance. I loved that the show was in both Spanish and English. I would've loved it even more if it was only in Spanish since we are, in Mexico. The show is filled with awe inspiring acts down at the highest level. The show opens with a traditional Mexican band, and not alone was incredible. The violinist was amazing. There's not a bad seat in the house. We bought the cheapest seats, and I thought they were great. Except the guy next to me was man spreading all over me. Oh men, evolve already!! Even if I come back to this area in six months, I will make sure to visit the show. It's an incredible, really luxury experience. Make sure to leave time to walk the grounds. They have performers out in the water and at the end of the show, all the staff comes out to give the audience around of applause. It's incredible incredible. Incredible. This place is magic!!!

    Outside the building
    Kieu L.

    We had a dinner and show. It was an amazing experience! The theater is actually small and intimate so regardless where you sit, you will have a good view of everything. The dinner was interesting. I had no idea what I ate but they were good. Highly recommended place to visit when you are in Riveria Maya!

    Lourdes M.

    I'd been to a good cirque Soleil show in Vegas prior watching Joya. Although this show is magically themed with vibrant colors, beautiful costumes and outstanding characters, I felt that there was lacking to this show that unfortunately can't pin point. We had a good time as the show is combined with fine dining experience. We picked the champagne and appetizers package. Pricey but was worth every penny for a unique Cirque de Soleil experience .

    Vegan quinoa salad with all sorts of amazing flavors
    Jeff C.

    While staying at the Mayan Palace at Vidanta, my group of 10 people decided to do the VIP dinner, champagne, and show! From the moment we arrived to the venue, on the same resort where we were staying, the experience was amazing! Our VIP experience began with an exclusive cocktail that was crafted as part of a mini show that was part chemistry and part historical story telling. We then were the first to enter the main show area and begin our experience that included edible menus, amazing presentations and to die for food! Each element of the menu was incredible, the service and staff perform like a well oiled machine! Desserts? Wow just see the pics! On to the show, this show was amazing and integration of the story to all the acrobats, dancing, trampoline stunts and other "how did they do that?" activities kept us all on the edge of our seats! This was more than a show but one of the best highlights of our weeklong vacation! I highly recommend this activity!

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    Stephen W.

    We went to this show for New Year's Eve. We bought the package for the show, dinner, and a bottle of champagne. It was about $400 for the two of us but worth every penny. I highly recommend that package. You can get unlimited champagne but there were just two of us so one bottle was plenty. Everything was absolutely first class. Service from start to finish is top notch and they treat you like royalty. Food was excellent. We both got the salmon and it was cooked to perfection, not at all dry. They obviously have professional chefs in the kitchen, not some minimum wage cooks. The show itself combined humor with incredible physical feats. Those are supremely talented performers who put on a great show. It was captivating from the beginning and remained that way throughout. To me, there is nothing not to like. It was a great way to spend any evening, and especially NYE. It was an experience we will never forget. Highly, highly recommended.

    Proof 10 tickets were not sold.
    Terry K.

    Deceived and Disappointed: A Dishonest Experience Vidanta & Cirque Du Soleil Joya Rating: 1 I recently had the unfortunate experience of being lied to, and I cannot express how disappointed I am. Trust is the foundation of any relationship, be it personal or professional, and when that trust is shattered, it leaves a bitter taste that's hard to shake off. From the very beginning, this encounter seemed promising. I was excited about attending Joya and eager to experience the show as we travel all over the world for Cirque Du Soleil. However, it quickly became apparent that they had no qualms about resorting to deceitful tactics of changing our VIP center stage tickets last minute. First and foremost, the lies about the switch in VIP seats itself was appalling. The Vedanta concierge supervisor Francisca came to our room to notify my wife wile I was out on a tour. She assured my wife and friends our experience would be the same, which it was not. Pictures attached from our seats where our group was split up. Had we been in C1 like we bought and signed for we'd of had a performance in front of us. They also assured her that the seats we originally purchased were double booked and that the other party had bought all 10 seats at the table 1 day before us. When I arrived back from my tour I went into the concierge and spoke with Carlos. I explained to him that I would like proof that the seats were actually bought before us. Carlos said give him 30-1hr. He called me back and showed me a what appetites to be made up receipt on his screen showing a purchase of 10 tickets for Joya. None of this proves that they were our seats. Besides escalating and getting further upset I explained to Carlos I would like 25% discount. Carlos was great and probably saved everything going the extra mile and getting us what I demanded for the experience we were about to miss. Sadly, all this turned out to be untrue. When we arrived at the Joya our seats we not what they promised us in our 2nd reservation. Here we go again. I set the ticket booth straight and was given the correct seats. But the deception didn't stop there. It extended to their interactions and communications. They misled me with false information, making false promises they had no intention of keeping. It's disheartening to realize that I was deliberately fed misinformation just to secure my business. This level of dishonesty reflects a complete lack of integrity and a total disregard for the customer's well-being. At the show our original table C1 had 2 end seats that were open. This left me feeling cheated and betrayed as I was too and apparently shown the whole table was reserved 1 day prior. Yeah 1 day... I call BS. Moreover, their lack of transparency was evident throughout our entire interaction. When confronted about the lies, they evaded accountability and attempted to shift blame onto external factors or even other customers. This not only demonstrated their dishonesty but also their lack of professionalism and unwillingness to take responsibility for their actions. Being lied to not only wastes my time and money but also damages my trust in future transactions. It's disconcerting to think that Vidanta operates under a false guise, preying on unsuspecting customers with their web of lies when I've been an owner for 13 years. We had brought a friend that is the 2nd grossing Realestate agent for one of the largest brokers in America. She and her family were planning on going to the presentation and most likely buying into the Grand Luxx, but after this experience she called Vidanta crooks. Myself along with our whole party of 5 staying in the Grand Luxx now do not trust Vidanta and wanted everyone else to know about this horrible experience. As a customer, and loyal owner at Vidanta for 13 years I believe in the importance of honesty, integrity, and transparency. When those qualities are absent, it's impossible to establish a positive and mutually beneficial relationship. I strongly discourage anyone from engaging with Vidanta or Joya, as they have proven themselves untrustworthy and undeserving of anyone's business. In conclusion, my experience with Vidanta and Cirque Du Soleil Joya was marred by deceit, false promises, and a complete lack of transparency. I regret ever placing my trust in them and caution others to be wary of their deceptive practices. It's disappointing to encounter such dishonesty, and I hope that others can learn from my negative experience to avoid falling victim to this provider's lies. The dinner was the highlight as the show was mediocre. The first act messed up twice and the second once. I've always had the highest standards for #CirqueDuSoleil and #Vidanta, but trust is extremely hard to regain.

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    We were escorted to the theater in a luxury van, and a little under an hour later, arrived to Vidanta.

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