Progreso Cruise Ship Schedule 2028
This 2028 Progreso cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Progreso cruise pier. Ships dock at Progreso on Mexico's Yucatán coast — this is not Cozumel or Costa Maya. Long pier shuttles and Mérida/Uxmal day trips need published departure buffers. Before booking a Mérida city day, an Uxmal ruins tour, or a Progreso beach stop, check the monthly 2028 tables for multi-ship Progreso weeks that fill ruins coaches so you can reserve popular operators early. This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.
How This Schedule Helps You Plan
This 2028 Progreso cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Progreso cruise pier. Ships dock at Progreso on Mexico's Yucatán coast — this is not Cozumel or Costa Maya. Long pier shuttles and Mérida/Uxmal day trips need published departure buffers. Before booking a Mérida city day, an Uxmal ruins tour, or a Progreso beach stop, check the monthly 2028 tables for multi-ship Progreso weeks that fill ruins coaches so you can reserve popular operators early. This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.
Why Cruise Passengers Use This Progreso Schedule
- ✓Progreso is a Yucatán mainland pier — the 2028 table must not be read as Cozumel or Costa Maya.
- ✓Uxmal and Mérida need long coach time against 2028 departure columns.
- ✓Pier shuttle length matters — 2028 arrivals frame when independent beach plans can start.
- ✓Western Caribbean loops often pair Progreso with Cozumel — compare 2028 volumes carefully by port.
Planning Your Day In Progreso
Pick your sailing year, then choose Mérida, Uxmal, or a Progreso beach stop sized to published times.
What passengers typically do
- Mérida city day on longer calls
- Uxmal ruins on full-day windows
- Progreso beach stop on shorter calls
Top attractions
- Mérida — colonial city day trip
- Uxmal — Maya ruins inland
- Progreso beach — pier-adjacent swimming
Recommended excursion types
- Mérida coach when departure allows full transit
- Uxmal only on long calls
- Beach stop on tight turnarounds
Timing considerations
- Do not use Cozumel schedules for Progreso sailings
- Multi-ship weeks fill ruins coaches
- Confirm final times aboard
Return-to-ship guidance: Return to the Progreso cruise pier security at least 45–60 minutes before published departure, plus pier-shuttle time.
Related Planning Resources
Progreso Monthly Schedules for 2028
Open a dedicated monthly page with published ship calls, arrival and departure times, and planning tips for that month.
Schedule Overview
Progreso receives Western Caribbean traffic as a Yucatán mainland call. Review monthly tables before booking long ruins coaches on multi-ship weeks.
Cruise Lines Visiting
2028 Monthly Schedule
Select a month to view scheduled ship calls with date, ship, cruise line, arrival, departure, time in port, and passenger capacity.
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January 2028 at Progreso
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-01-01 | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,626 to 4,533 |
| 2028-01-01 | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,012 to 3,765 |
| 2028-01-04 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 |
| 2028-01-05 | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 2,122 to 2,546 |
| 2028-01-06 | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,626 to 4,533 |
| 2028-01-11 | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,626 to 4,533 |
| 2028-01-13 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 |
| 2028-01-18 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 |
| 2028-01-19 | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 2,122 to 2,546 |
| 2028-01-19 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2028-01-20 | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,626 to 4,533 |
| 2028-01-25 | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,626 to 4,533 |
| 2028-01-25 | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,204 to 2,668 |
| 2028-01-27 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 |
14 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Cruise Passenger Information
Use this schedule alongside practical port-day details below. Knowing where your ship docks, whether tenders are required, and how long you are ashore helps you book excursions with a safe return buffer.
- Docking
- World's longest cruise pier (approx. 4 miles) at Progreso
- From ship to town
- Shuttle from pier to town; Mérida 30-40 minutes inland
- Tender required
- No — ships dock at pier
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN), USD widely accepted
- Language
- Spanish, English in tourist areas
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (CST)
Passenger tips for Progreso
- Progreso's pier is long, factor shuttle time when planning independent exploration
- Mérida is the cultural highlight, not Progreso beach town itself
- Uxmal tours need early departure slots for safe ship return
- Celestún flamingo season peaks November to March
- Compare Progreso vs Cozumel: culture and ruins here, reef snorkeling there
Use licensed operators for inland ruin tours. Allow generous return buffers for Uxmal and Celestún drives.
What to Do in Progreso on a Cruise Day
Mérida culture & Mayan ruins — Yucatán gateway to Mérida, Uxmal, and flamingo reserves. Once you know your arrival and departure window from the schedule above, these are the experiences cruise passengers book most often.
Recommended Shore Excursions
Signature pick: Mérida Colonial City Tour — Colonial Mérida's walkable plazas, cathedral, and Yucatecan cuisine make Progreso the Mexican Caribbean's best culture port, distinct from Cozumel's reef focus and Costa Maya's ruin-beach combos.
Mérida Colonial City Tour
Culture · 4-5 hours
Plaza Grande, cathedral, and Paseo de Montejo mansions.
Uxmal Mayan Ruins
Ruins · 5-6 hours
Puuc-architecture UNESCO site with fewer crowds than Chichén Itzá.
Celestún Flamingo Reserve
Wildlife · 5-6 hours
Boat tour through mangroves to seasonal pink flamingo colonies.
Progreso Beach Break
Beach · 3-4 hours
Gulf beach time near the pier with local seafood lunch.
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Cruise Planning Tips
- ✓Progreso is not Cozumel or Costa Maya — confirm your port before booking.
- ✓Factor long pier-shuttle time into beach and downtown plans.
- ✓Only book Uxmal when departure allows substantial coach transit.
- ✓Be back at pier security 45–60 minutes before published departure, plus shuttle time.
Related Links
Authority port page
Progreso shore excursions guideExcursions, beaches, port logistics, and passenger tipsSpecialist local website
Progreso Shore ExcursionsLive tour listings, local pricing, and pier pickup detailsExcursion types for Progreso
Nearby cruise ports
Detailed Local Guide
Looking for more detail? Our specialist partner for Progreso lists local operators with pier-aware pickup timing, transparent pricing, and excursion options tailored to cruise ship schedules.
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Mérida culture & Mayan ruins
This authority guide helps you compare Progreso excursions and plan your port day. Progreso Shore Excursions goes deeper with live tour listings, local operator pricing, pier pickup details, and booking options you will not find on generic cruise aggregators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Progreso the same as Cozumel or Costa Maya in 2028?
No. Progreso is a separate Yucatán mainland cruise pier. Use this 2028 page only for Progreso sailings.
Is Progreso a tender port in 2028?
No under normal conditions. 2028 ships dock at the Progreso cruise pier, though the pier itself is long — factor shuttle time.
Can I visit Uxmal on a 2028 Progreso port day?
Only on longer calls. Open your 2028 departure column and allow substantial coach time plus ruins touring before return.
How busy is Progreso on my 2028 sailing date?
Count ships on your date in the 2028 month table. Multi-ship weeks fill Mérida and Uxmal coaches faster.
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This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.