Gulf Coast
Maya Village Shore Excursion from Progreso
This Maya village shore excursion Progreso option is a private day from the ship to a Maya village, 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
A Maya village visit brings you into a small community in the interior to see how people cook, weave and build in traditional ways. Visits are arranged with a community partner, and the specific village and activities are confirmed in your quote.
Whether you search for Maya village from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Maya village 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.
- Visit with a cooking demonstration and lunch
- Visit with a craft demonstration, such as weaving or hammocks
- A village visit plus a nearby cenote
Timing: pier to pier
For a Maya village 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 a Maya village, the drive is about 75 minutes each way, or about 2 hours 30 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
- 10:15 Arrive at the first stop (about 1 hour 15 minutes of driving)
- 10:15 Village visit with a local family or cooperative (about 120 minutes)
- 12:15 Traditional lunch (about 60 minutes)
- 13:15 Start the drive back to the port
- 14:30 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Maya village 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. Community fees and craft purchases are generally separate; we confirm the amounts in the quote.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $125 to $155 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $75 to $90 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $65 to $80 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $50 to $65 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Maya village 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 a Maya village from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 65 km, about 75 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 the visit respectful to the community?
Visits are arranged with community partners, and we ask guests to follow local etiquette, such as asking before photographing people.
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.