Progreso cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Progreso, Mexico (Western Caribbean). The pier is one of the longest in the world, so a free shuttle carries guests to the malecon before any tour starts.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party / sunset cruise | – | $62 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $50 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $115 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $103 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $113 | – | – | $108 | 3/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $78 | – | – | $64 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $103 | – | – | $104 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $83 | – | – | $73 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $57 | – | – | $98 | 3/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Progreso were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Progreso Carnival in Progreso NCL in Progreso MSC in Progreso
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Progreso malecon | 6.1 km | ~20 min by road |
| Dzibilchaltun ruins | 28.7 km | ~65 min by road |
| Merida centro | 41.7 km | ~95 min by road |
| Chichen Itza | 135.2 km | ~295 min by road |
Distances are measured from Progreso pier (about 6 km long). Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Ruins / history: Chichen Itza is about 2h15 each way and Uxmal about 1h45. Dzibilchaltun is the 30-minute option.
- City / island tour: Merida is 40 to 50 minutes from the pier.