Progreso, Mexico: The Real Port Cheat Sheet Progreso sits on the Yucatan Peninsula, and if you’re expecting something like Cozumel, reset those expectations now. This is a more rustic stop, less English is spoken, and it’s less built out for tourists. That’s exactly what makes it worth visiting. This is the real Mexico experience, not…
Piers · Beach Clubs · Snorkeling · Excursions · Taxis · Food · Safety — from an agent who sails Cozumel regularly. Cozumel is the most visited cruise port in the Caribbean — and for good reason. Crystal clear water, world-class reefs, beach clubs for every personality, and a downtown full of genuine Mexican food…
How to decide what to do on every port day — and make the most of either choice. One of the most common questions I get from first-time cruisers isn’t about cabins or drink packages. It’s this: do I have to take an excursion, or can I just stay on the ship? The honest answer:…
Cozumel gives you a lot of options for a port day, which sounds great until you’re sitting there staring at 40 excursion listings trying to figure out which ones are actually worth your time and money. Been there. After years of sailing Western Caribbean itineraries out of Galveston and stopping in Cozumel more times than…
Cozumel is one of those ports that keeps pulling people back. I’ve been there enough times now that I’ve stopped trying to see new things and started just picking a spot and staying there. That’s actually high praise for a place — when you’d rather return to something you love than go hunting for something…
