Progreso: when your ship stops here
A pier that reaches four miles into the Gulf of Mexico, a seaside boulevard, and the state capital 30 minutes inland.
Facts checked Nov 6, 2026, each with its source. No prices on this page.
Progreso is a port town in the state of Yucatan, Mexico, with 37,369 people in the 2010 census. Wikipedia says it lies some 30 minutes north of the state capital, Merida, by highway.
Source: Wikipedia: Progreso, Yucatan
Top 3 things to do
1. The long pier
The Terminal Remota is a pier that reaches 6.5 km (4.0 miles) into the Gulf of Mexico, and passengers get off the ship there.
Tip: Our sources do not say how guests cover the length of the pier, so ask on board and allow time both ways.
Source: Wikipedia: Progreso, Yucatan
2. The Malecon
Progreso's seaside boulevard, which Wikipedia names as the town's International Boulevard, locally called the Malecon.
Tip: Our sources give no length or opening hours. Ask on board.
Source: Wikipedia: Progreso, Yucatan
3. Merida
The state capital is some 30 minutes south of Progreso by highway.
Tip: Our sources do not name a sight in Merida or a ride from the pier, so book it through the ship if you want the trip.
Source: Wikipedia: Progreso, Yucatan
What to skip
Beaches in July and August
Wikipedia says that in July and August the beaches fill with thousands of mostly local tourists, as people from Merida traditionally spend summer here. Expect crowds if your call falls in those months.
Source: Wikipedia: Progreso, Yucatan
Before you go ashore
You do not have to book a tour: you are free to go ashore on your own. Royal Caribbean sets the all aboard time about 30 minutes before the ship sails, posts it near the gangway, and says the ship does not wait for guests touring on their own.
Source: Royal Caribbean FAQ: Do I need to book a shore excursion?
Back-to-backs that stop in Progreso
Back-to-back cruises from these home ports have a stop in Progreso, from the Royal Caribbean sailings we track:
- Back-to-back cruises from Tampa 24 back-to-backs with a stop in Progreso
- Back-to-back cruises from New Orleans 3 back-to-backs with a stop in Progreso
Sources
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