Gulf Coast
Homún Cenotes Shore Excursion from Progreso
This Homún cenotes shore excursion Progreso option is a private day from the ship to Homún, with a driver and guide who plan the schedule around your all-aboard time. Pickup can be arranged at the pier, and you send a quote request to begin.
Excursion options
Homún is a small town known for a cluster of cenotes, many of them underground, with turquoise water and light shafts from openings overhead. The drive from Progreso passes through Mérida and quiet roads south-east of the city.
Whether you search for Homún cenotes from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Homún cenotes 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 or three Homún cenotes with a lunch stop
- A longer swim at a single cenote and a village lunch
- Homún cenotes plus a stop at a hacienda or a market
Timing: pier to pier
For a Homún cenotes 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 Homún, the drive is about 100 minutes each way, or about 3 hours 20 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
- 10:40 Arrive at the first stop (about 1 hour 40 minutes of driving)
- 10:40 Cave-style cenotes around Homún, with time to swim at two or three (about 150 minutes)
- 13:10 Lunch in the village (about 45 minutes)
- 13:55 Start the drive back to the port
- 15:35 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Homún cenotes 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 in the Homún area are typically about MXN 200 to 300 each (2026), paid on site.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $135 to $170 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $80 to $100 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $70 to $85 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $55 to $70 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Homún cenotes 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 Homún from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 100 km, about 100 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.
Are the Homún cenotes suitable for non-swimmers?
Life jackets are typically available and water depth varies. You can also just look and take photos.
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.