--- title: "Progreso (Mérida) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida description: "Gateway to the ancient Mayan world of Yucatán" --- # Progreso (Mérida) 🇲🇽 · Mexico · Caribbean > "Gateway to the ancient Mayan world of Yucatán" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 324 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (42 sailings), Jan (40 sailings), Mar (40 sailings) ## About Progreso (Mérida) Progreso is a port town on the Yucatán Peninsula's north coast. The pier extends about 7km into the Gulf of Mexico because the water is shallow close to shore, making it one of the longest piers in the world. A shuttle runs its length to deposit you in town. The town's Malecón promenade has seafood restaurants and souvenir shops, and the beach stretches in both directions. Mérida, the Yucatán's capital, is about 36km south and worth the trip. The city has colonial architecture, a large central plaza, and the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya. Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is about 2.5 hours away and bookable as a full-day excursion. Cenotes (natural sinkholes with clear water for swimming) are scattered throughout the region. Cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork) and panuchos (fried tortillas with black beans) are the Yucatecan specialties. The Mexican Peso is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** MXN (Mexican Peso) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Merida (UTC-6) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 21.2821, -89.6603 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Progreso%20(M%C3%A9rida)/@21.2821,-89.6603,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Progreso%20(M%C3%A9rida)&ll=21.2821,-89.6603&z=13) ## Things to Do in Progreso (Mérida) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Learn Paddle Board and Explore the Mangroves of Progreso](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ffd2cdca-f862-4e8f-be47-3f9a98234a8f.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (340) | 2h | ✓ | €71 | Viator | | [Sergio’s 5 in 1 Tour, All Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3f060cd6-c453-4602-8a67-3ff84ba145c3.md?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (209) | 5h | ✓ | €103 | Viator | | [Sergio´s Beach House Buffet and Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/67ee970c-446b-4b78-ba69-54dd1d2f43fa.md?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (33) | 3h | ✓ | €59 | Viator | | [Progreso Yucatan Street Food and Local Flavors Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/413ea841-83d0-42f4-859c-45cc73358b5f.md?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (7) | 3h | ✓ | €59 | Viator | | [Progreso All Inclusive Criss and Sands Beach Club](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/167eed74-d038-4976-91a7-11cdf7755e2a.md?via=markdown) | 3.3★ (24) | 4h 20m | ✓ | €59 | Viator | | [Dzibichaltun Mayan Ruins & Beach Break Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/72ceb305-7cde-4cfe-8ad6-9ff17170fa3e.md?via=markdown) | 3.8★ (16) | 5h | ✓ | €77 | Viator | | [Progreso Mayapan and swim cenote excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e81ddc79-bcd7-4f87-83c8-a8dbfb8ef227.md?via=markdown) | 3.6★ (13) | 5h | ✓ | €135 | Viator | | [Costa Esmeralda 5 en 1](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d91ba44c-1b79-43ef-9cf1-4afda7e9b0fe.md?via=markdown) | 3.8★ (5) | 4h | ✓ | €82 | Viator | | [Progress Cocoloba V.I.P open bar and food included Beach club](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51d1f74a-02a1-4862-ad26-90e3e7200ba9.md?via=markdown) | 3.6★ (5) | 4h | ✓ | €68 | Viator | | [Private Beach Club Windsurfing Class](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c75faa49-8f88-4983-80a7-a8e87a6b6120.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (2) | 4h | ✓ | €124 | Viator | | [Progreso Misnebalam Ghost Town ATV excursion and Break Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/de7ab957-074f-40f8-80b2-358162745a3c.md?via=markdown) | 3.2★ (6) | 5h | ✓ | €227 | Viator | | [Progreso segway Sightseeing and Beach Break Adventure Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/309c66c6-0a0b-4713-b222-de808ebfaa86.md?via=markdown) | 3.7★ (3) | 5h | ✓ | €104 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Playa del Carmen](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/playa-del-carmen.md): 150 nm - [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md): 159 nm - [Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/costa-maya.md): 189 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/colonial-courtyard-merida-from-new-orleans~CCL-VALOR-20270123-5.md)** - **Price:** €319 per person (€637 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Valor](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-valor.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2027-01-23 - **Itinerary:** Colonial Courtyard – Merida from New Orleans ## Featured Cruises from Progreso (Mérida) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Caribbean Getaway – Belize & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-getaway-belize-cozumel~CCL-PARADISE-20270206-6.md) | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-02-06 | 6 | €432 | | [Sea-Glass Shimmer – Riviera Maya & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sea-glass-shimmer-riviera-maya-cozumel~CCL-VALOR-20261026-5.md) | Carnival Valor | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-10-26 | 5 | €434 | | [Yucatán Tide – Cozumel & Mérida from Galveston](https://cruisello.com/cruises/yucatan-tide-cozumel-merida-from-galveston~CCL-BREEZE-20261102-5.md) | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-02 | 5 | €468 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=progreso_merida) (324 sailings) ## Browse - [Caribbean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)