Gulf Coast
Mérida Food Shore Excursion from Progreso
Docking at Progreso and want a Mérida food shore excursion Progreso plan? We arrange a private vehicle and local guide for Mérida, 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
Yucatecan cooking is its own cuisine, with dishes like cochinita pibil, panuchos, salbutes and sopa de lima. This excursion goes to Mérida for market tastings and a seated lunch, with a short walk through the historic center in between.
Whether you search for Mérida food from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Mérida food 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.
- Market tastings and a seated lunch
- A snack crawl with several small stops
- Lunch with a cooking demonstration
Timing: pier to pier
For a Mérida food 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 Market walk and tastings (about 90 minutes)
- 11:15 Plaza Grande and the cathedral (about 60 minutes)
- 12:15 Seated lunch of regional dishes (about 75 minutes)
- 13:30 Start the drive back to the port
- 14:15 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Mérida food 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. Food and drinks are generally paid separately; tell us about dietary needs when you request a quote.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $95 to $125 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $55 to $75 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $50 to $65 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $40 to $50 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Mérida food 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.
Can you cater to dietary restrictions?
Yes, within reason. Tell us in advance about allergies and preferences, as Yucatecan food uses pork often.
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.