ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso
The official Yucatan port authority provides operating and passenger-terminal information for Progreso.
Cruise planning
Research Progreso cruise calls before you travel.
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Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Mexico
Port code
MXPGO
Coordinates
21.267, -89.650
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Progreso
Progreso's cruise berth is at the end of a long Gulf pier, separated from the seaside town and the inland road network to Merida and Maya sites.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Shuttle recommended
Can you explore independently?
Use the port or ship transfer along the pier; Progreso town, Merida, and archaeological sites all require onward transport. Progreso malecon and beach, Merida, Dzibilchaltun, Uxmal, cenotes, and haciendas are principal anchors.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Cruise ships berth alongside within the Port of Progreso at a call-specific pier position.
Getting into town
Use the port or ship transfer along the pier; Progreso town, Merida, and archaeological sites all require onward transport.
Port shuttle
Confirm the shuttle's town stop and final return, or use an authorized excursion for Merida, Dzibilchaltun, or Uxmal.
Taxi and local transport
Confirm the shuttle's town stop and final return, or use an authorized excursion for Merida, Dzibilchaltun, or Uxmal.
Airport and hotel transfers
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Progreso malecon and beach, Merida, Dzibilchaltun, Uxmal, cenotes, and haciendas are principal anchors. Use the port or ship transfer along the pier; Progreso town, Merida, and archaeological sites all require onward transport.
Long call
7+ hours
Progreso malecon and beach, Merida, Dzibilchaltun, Uxmal, cenotes, and haciendas are principal anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
The long controlled pier makes a transfer essential; heat, coaches, ruins, cenotes, and uneven historic surfaces need separate checks.
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This section draws on information from ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Progreso port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Cruise ships berth alongside within the Port of Progreso at a call-specific pier position.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Use the port or ship transfer along the pier; Progreso town, Merida, and archaeological sites all require onward transport.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Confirm the shuttle's town stop and final return, or use an authorized excursion for Merida, Dzibilchaltun, or Uxmal.
Can I explore independently?
Use the port or ship transfer along the pier; Progreso town, Merida, and archaeological sites all require onward transport. Progreso malecon and beach, Merida, Dzibilchaltun, Uxmal, cenotes, and haciendas are principal anchors.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASIPONA Progreso - Port of Progreso.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Progreso
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Use the port or ship transfer along the pier; Progreso town, Merida, and archaeological sites all require onward transport.
Arrival location reference
Progreso cruise terminal· Cruise destination area
Waterfront
Progreso Malecón
A reviewed waterfront option for a port day in Progreso.
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A reviewed waterfront option for a port day in Progreso. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Beach
Progreso Beach
A reviewed beach option for a port day in Progreso.
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A reviewed beach option for a port day in Progreso. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Museum
Museum of the Meteorite Progreso
A reviewed museum option for a port day in Progreso.
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A reviewed museum option for a port day in Progreso. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable public map match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Historic site
Dzibilchaltún Archaeological Site
A reviewed historic site option for a port day in Progreso.
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A reviewed historic site option for a port day in Progreso. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable public map match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Regional outing
Plaza Grande Mérida
A reviewed regional outing option for a port day in Progreso.
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A reviewed regional outing option for a port day in Progreso. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Treat this as a longer outing and protect the ship return with confirmed transport and a generous time margin.
Longer outing; confirmed transport recommended
Regional outing
Uxmal Archaeological Zone
A reviewed regional outing option for a port day in Progreso.
Read more
A reviewed regional outing option for a port day in Progreso. Check current hours, admission requirements, seasonal access, and reservations before setting out.
Treat this as a longer outing and protect the ship return with confirmed transport and a generous time margin.
Longer outing; confirmed transport recommended
Source summary6 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Progreso
Choose an upcoming call and ship to turn the published schedule into a practical planning window.
Choose a call date
Choose your ship
Your selected call
Carnival Breeze
Arrival
9:00am
Departure
5:00pm
Scheduled window
8h
1 ship that day
Up to 3,690 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 3:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
Plan a visit to Progreso
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A written destination summary is not available for this port. The schedule, map, weather, news, and readiness sections can still help you plan with the data we have.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Progreso
Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
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Independent shore excursions
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Small
3.5 hours
Progreso Beach Getaway (Beverage plus Lunch Package)
All-inclusive beach getaway featuring an open bar, lunch buffet and great music all on the beautiful sands of the Progreso Beach shore.
Beach Easy
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Small
3.5 hours
Progreso Beach Getaway (Beverage Package)
Take part in the ultimate beach party. An all-inclusive tour of a lifetime!
Beach Easy
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Standard
4.5 hours
Best of Progreso Half-Day
Visit the Mayan ruins of Xcambo and relax at a beachfront hotel, while enjoying all of its amenities with this all-inclusive package.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Moderate
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