Progreso Cenote Natural Reserve and Beach Break Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Progreso cruise terminal!
• Fully licensed and insured transportation!
  
• English-speaking certified shore excursion guide!
  
• Entrance to the Natural Cenote Reserve!
  
• Photo stop at the famous Progreso Malecon!
  
• Access to a private beach for you to relax!
  
• Use of the facilities of the beach club such as lounge chairs, umbrellas, swimming pool, showers, and restrooms!
  

For all those who love nature, this is a great eco-shore excursion from Progreso cruise port for you! Come along and explore one of the most important Ecological Reserves in the Yucatan peninsula! Experience the Malecon in Progreso, the main drive with lots to offer. Then finish up this great day at a private beach club!   

You can start this combo Progreso Excursion by meeting with your shore excursion guide at your Progreso cruise ship pier. Your excursion guide will check you in and then you will get on board for the 25-minute ride to the Cenote Natural Reserve.   

Along the way, you will see the countryside and your guide will give you information along the way. Once you arrive at the reserve, you will be taken to a dock where you will enjoy a motorized boat ride through the lagoon for about 2-3 minutes. You'll be shown a path through the mangroves that will lead to the 3 cenotes, spring-fed bodies of fresh water, that you can enjoy: Cenote Venado, Cenote Helechos (perfect for small children), and Cenote Pajaros.  

Your time will include swimming in any or all of 3 pristine cenotes which are surrounded by tropical foliage (if you choose). The Mayans believed these cenotes had healing powers and that you could decide for yourself if they were right. Please note that these pools provided by Mother Nature are located in the jungle.   

There are also changing rooms, restrooms, and a small souvenir shop available at the reserve. You will see the watchtower that oversees the surroundings and, if you would like, you can climb up to find a great location for photos. No rush, you'll have about an hour to relax. 

Next, you will head off to the Malecon (main street) where you can take photos at the Progreso sign with its multicolored letters and see the culture and beauty of this small town up close.  You will enjoy about 10-15 minutes there.   

Then it will be time to head to a beachfront club with a 5-minute scenic drive through Progreso to get there. Once at Scapatta Beach Club, you'll notice that all the amenities are available. Enjoy the lounge chairs, swimming pool, umbrellas, restrooms, and showers.    

Mexican food, drinks, and other offerings are not included in the price, but the prices are very reasonable. Sit back, and have a cold Corona and some fresh guacamole!

After you've enjoyed about 1.5 hours at the beach you will head to your last stop.  About 10-15 minutes away is a lovely handcraft open-air market where you can shop for that perfect, one-of-a-kind, souvenir if you choose at the Crafts Market, time allowing.  Once you've finished browsing you will hop back on the free shuttles available to return to your Progreso cruise ship pier.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Progreso bus terminal
• Fully licensed and insured transportation
  
• English-speaking certified shore excursion guide
  
• Entrance to the Cenote Natural Reserve
  
• Photo stop at the Malecon with the Progreso multicolored letters
• Access to a private beach club for you to relax
  
• Use of the facilities of the beach club such as lounge chairs, umbrellas, swimming pool, showers, and restrooms 
  

• Souvenir store at the Natural Reserve
  
• Drinks and food would be available for you at the beach club for an additional price

Excursion Notes

• We recommend bringing your camera, a towel, a change of clothes, a swimsuit, sun protection, bug spray, and cash.
  
• The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old.
• This excursion has 2 different vehicles available and the one used depends on the number of guests for the day. One is an open double-deck bus and the other is a 15-seat air-conditioned van.
  

Where we meet

For this Progreso Cenote Natural Reserve with Beach Break Excursion, you will meet at the cruise terminal area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
  
• Guests need to be capable of getting in and out of the cenotes.
  
• The paths of the natural cenotes reserve are uneven.
  

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.