Gulf Coast
Cenote Shore Excursion from Progreso
Docking at Progreso and want a Cenote shore excursion Progreso plan? We arrange a private vehicle and local guide for cenotes, timed from the pier and back with a buffer before all-aboard. Request a quote with your ship name, date and group size.
Excursion options
Cenotes are natural sinkholes with clear fresh water, and several are within about an hour and a half of the port. We pick a mix of open-air and cave-style cenotes depending on the season and the water levels.
Whether you search for cenote from Progreso cruise port or Progreso cenote excursion, the plan below is the same: a private vehicle and a guide for your group, with the day built around your ship's schedule.
- Two cenotes and lunch, with time to swim at each
- A single cenote with a longer lunch for a slower pace
- A cenote combined with a hacienda visit
Timing: pier to pier
For a Cenote shore excursion Progreso day, ships dock at Progreso roughly from 8:00 to 17:00, and the cruise pier is about 6 to 7 km long, so the first minutes of the day go to getting from the gangway to the meeting point.
For cenotes, the drive is about 80 minutes each way, or about 2 hours 40 minutes on the road in total.
Sample itinerary
The itinerary is a starting point.
- 9:00 Meet your driver and guide at the pier meeting point, arranged in advance
- 10:20 Arrive at the first stop (about 1 hour 20 minutes of driving)
- 10:20 Swim and explore at the first cenote (about 75 minutes)
- 11:35 Second cenote or a ride in rail carts (about 60 minutes)
- 12:35 Lunch of Yucatecan dishes (about 60 minutes)
- 13:35 Start the drive back to the port
- 14:55 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Cenote shore excursion Progreso are typical market ranges per person in USD for a private vehicle, driver and guide, and they fall as the group grows. Cenote entrances are typically about MXN 150 to 300 each (2026), generally paid on site.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $110 to $145 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $65 to $85 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $55 to $75 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $45 to $55 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Cenote shore excursion Progreso plan.
What to bring off the ship
- Your ship card and photo ID, as required by your cruise line
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimsuit and a towel if your stop has a swim
- Small cash in pesos for entrances, snacks and tips
- A refillable water bottle
- A light layer for air-conditioned vehicles
Other Progreso shore excursions
FAQs
How far is cenotes from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 70 km, about 80 minutes by road each way.
Will I be back before the ship leaves?
We plan the day with a buffer before all-aboard and agree a return time with you. We cannot promise a formal guarantee, so keep your ship's schedule in mind.
Where do we meet the driver?
We arrange a meeting point at the pier and confirm it before the day. Pickup can be arranged for the ship you are on.
How do I book?
Send a quote request through the contact form with your ship name, date, group size and all-aboard time.
Can children swim in cenotes?
Many cenotes suit children, with life jackets and shallow areas. Tell us the ages and we choose accordingly.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.