Gulf Coast
Mérida City Shore Excursion from Progreso
This Mérida city shore excursion Progreso option is a private day from the ship to Mérida, 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
Mérida is the regional capital, with a historic center, mansions along Paseo de Montejo and busy markets. It is the easiest long excursion to fit into a port day because the drive from the pier is under an hour.
Whether you search for Mérida city from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Mérida city 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.
- Classic city tour: plaza, cathedral, murals and Paseo de Montejo
- City highlights plus a market visit and lunch
- Mérida with an added stop at Dzibilchaltún on the way back
Timing: pier to pier
For a Mérida city 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 Mérida, the drive is about 45 minutes each way, or about 1 hour 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
- 9:45 Arrive at the first stop (about 45 minutes of driving)
- 9:45 Plaza Grande, the cathedral and the Casa de Montejo (about 75 minutes)
- 11:00 Paseo de Montejo by car with photo stops (about 45 minutes)
- 11:45 Market visit and a seated lunch (about 90 minutes)
- 13:15 Start the drive back to the port
- 14:00 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Mérida city 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. Most plaza and street sights are free; museum and cathedral entrances, if you add them, are modest.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $90 to $115 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $55 to $65 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $45 to $60 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $35 to $45 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Mérida city 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 Mérida from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 36 to 40 km, about 45 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 there enough time for lunch in Mérida?
Yes. With a 45 minute drive each way, lunch and a market walk fit comfortably in a normal port day.
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.