Gulf Coast
Chichén Itzá & Cenote Shore Excursion from Progreso
Looking for a Chichén Itzá & cenote shore excursion Progreso day that fits your ship's time in port? We plan private shore excursions from the Progreso cruise pier to Chichén Itzá and a cenote, with a local driver and guide waiting at the meeting point. The drive is about 140 minutes each way, and you request a quote with your ship and date.
Excursion options
This combines Chichén Itzá with a swim in a nearby cenote. It is the fullest day we offer from Progreso, and it needs a ship that stays in port late. Time at each stop is shorter than on a single-stop excursion.
Whether you search for Chichén Itzá & cenote from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Chichén Itzá & 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.
- Chichén Itzá with a swim at Ik Kil or another nearby cenote
- Chichén Itzá with a shorter site visit and a longer cenote break
- A ruins and cenote day with lunch in Valladolid, only for the longest port calls
Timing: pier to pier
For a Chichén Itzá & 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 Chichén Itzá and a cenote, the drive is about 140 minutes each way, or about 4 hours 40 minutes on the road in total. This is one of the longer days, and it works best when the ship stays in port until late afternoon. If your all-aboard is earlier, we suggest a shorter excursion.
Sample itinerary
The itinerary is a starting point.
- 9:00 Meet your driver and guide at the pier meeting point, arranged in advance
- 11:20 Arrive at the first stop (about 2 hour 20 minutes of driving)
- 11:20 Guided visit of the main ruins (about 75 minutes)
- 12:35 Cenote swim and a quick lunch (about 60 minutes)
- 13:35 Start the drive back to the port
- 15:55 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Chichén Itzá & 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. Chichén Itzá entrance is about MXN 650 to 700 (2026) plus a cenote fee, generally paid on top of the tour price.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $185 to $235 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $110 to $135 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $95 to $120 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $75 to $95 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Chichén Itzá & 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 Chichén Itzá and a cenote from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 160 km, about 140 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.
Is this too much for one port day?
It is the most demanding option. If your ship leaves before late afternoon we recommend a shorter excursion such as Uxmal or Dzibilchaltún.
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.