Progreso Cruise Excursions

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Xcambó Mayan Ruins and Beach Combo

A cultural-plus-beach half day: the coastal Maya site of Xcambó paired with beach time — closer than Chichén Itzá and better matched to many Progreso calls.

Xcambó sits on the north Yucatán coast as an excursion from Progreso — it is not the cruise port itself.

This combo keeps culture and beach in one measured programme, leaving Chichén Itzá for long-call days only.

Who it suits

  • Guests who want ruins without a Chichén-scale drive
  • Travellers pairing culture with beach time
  • Cruise days with a solid half-day-plus window

Highlights

  • Xcambó Maya site visit
  • Beach time after the ruins
  • Shorter inland reach than Chichén Itzá

Cruise-day suitability

Strong on typical half-day-plus windows. Still confirm hours with your cruise line when the port calendar lacks clock times.

Pickup and return

Meet confirmed around Terminal Remota / pier passenger flow when we reply.

What makes it different

The cultural + beach launch pick — archaeology without defaulting to Chichén Itzá.

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes (~4 hours)
Activity level
Easy
Activity type
Cultural / beach
Group format
Small
Food & beverage
Lunch / open-bar options on some packages (per supplier listing)
Retail guide (reconfirm)
Listed from about $134–$149 USD (reconfirm at enquire)
Booking
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Enquire about Xcambó + beach

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Retail guide (reconfirm): Listed from about $134–$149 USD (reconfirm at enquire)

About Xcambó + beach

Is Xcambó the same as Chichén Itzá?+

No. Xcambó is a closer coastal site. Chichén Itzá is a much longer inland day and is gated as long-call only on this site.

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Dzibilchaltún

A moderate archaeology outing to Dzibilchaltún with cenote swim context — closer than Chichén Itzá and suitable when your Progreso window supports a half-day inland trip.

Retail guide (reconfirm): Listed from about $125 USD (reconfirm at enquire)

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Beach getaway

A short, easy beach outing near Progreso — the default cruise-day pick when you want sand and shade without a long inland drive to Mérida or the ruins.

Retail guide (reconfirm): Listed from about $83–$107 USD (reconfirm at enquire)

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Chichén Itzá

The long inland day to Chichén Itzá — explicitly long-call only. Never the default Progreso recommendation.

Retail guide (reconfirm): Listed from about $150–$167 USD (reconfirm at enquire)

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Need help planning your Progreso call?

Tell us your ship date and how long you expect ashore after Terminal Remota — we will reply with an honest fit from our curated Progreso set. Chichén Itzá only when your hours clearly support a long call.