Progreso Cruise Port | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

[@TheTravelScouts]

⭐𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱?

[@tammybachelder9771]

Roatan

[@thesmartmoneyguy8486]

Tough to pick just one. Love Curaçao, Roatan and St Lucia

[@melvinjacobs2328]

Curacau

[@PeriMedic1]

This is really hard to choose. Copenhagen. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious. It was our starting point for the Baltic cruise, so we did much sightseeing, which was excellent.

[@Crysalith]

Icy Strait Point

[@savages8771]

Years ago, we spent a month in Progreso and agree with your review 100%. We loved the ruins and the cenotes and the people could not have been nicer. The ruins close to town (Dzibichaltun) were small but wonderful and I was the only one in the cenote when we were there (they no longer permit swimming there.) Thanks for the accurate reporting!

[@russpeterson5696]

Reykjavik, Iceland. This place is awesome. You can see volcanos, see were North American tectonic plates and Europe tectonic plates are separating, glaciers, geysers, and some amazing waterfalls. It is well worth the money to go there.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Russ! I have not visited there yet, but definitely want to. It looks amazing!

[@jimbloom7568]

We love Bermuda. Great beaches. Great food. Great museum. Safe. Very safe.

[@charleysworld71]

During the cruising shutdown, we flew to Merida/Progresso and spent a week, we had an amazing time, there is so much to do and see in the area when you have time to go see it.

[@jworth7203]

Good info Jason. I think a lot of cruisers are very naive when they travel to other countries. They expect everything to look like the created ports of call. I’d rather see the real stuff at places I visit. And your family is great! Your kids seem delightful. 😊

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Friend! Our family had a great time. Thanks for your kind words! Have a great day!

[@darleencherry4374]

I love Progresso

[@jimhicksuk]

Jason what you describe is what I have heard about certain Mexico/Caribbean ports of call many time. My answer is “if you don’t like it don’t go. There are far worse places….. Like you I like to see the real world and certainly not one wrapped up in cotton wool.

[@toddr2265]

We stopped in Progresso 8 years ago on a Carnival cruise and had a great time. Went on an excursion to some ruins then walked around town. People were nice. To me it seemed pretty chilled but I've been to some pretty rough places.

[@bonniephelps9481]

⭐️⭐️ Galveston Texas is my favourite port. So organized and streamlined.

[@ziafox982]

Galveston port is the most disgusting port.. doesn't even feel like vacation 😅 good luck getting a decent hotel there too

[@guachatierna]

Great review, Jason. Lovely family and very nice everything you covered in your vacation. Thank you, I enjoyed it.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Friend! Thank you so much!!

[@ChangingAperture]

Outstanding video!! Lots of great info and I really loved the deep dive into the port. It would be really cool if you did this with other ports of call.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi ChangingAperture! Thanks for your great feedback! Very encouraging!

[@seatrippinwkimandscott]

Thanks for the video! We have a cruise stop in Progresso in a couple of weeks are excited to go to the Cenotes. Thanks so much for sharing your trip!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Friends! That is great! So good hearing from you two! Hope you all have a great time in Progreso!

[@Carol_in_Spain]

Great video. Lovely to see you and the family enjoying yourselves.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Carol! Thank you so much!

[@patricknealon-us8yu]

Great Family Vacation. Looks like you had a lot of fun. Family is everything !

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Patrick! We had a great time. Thank you my Friend!

[@Jana-x3n]

Our favorite cruise port has got to be Skagway. We are members of the Elks Club and we always stop in to their club when we’re in port…followed by a must have stop for yummy fry bread! The town is so relaxed. We just love it!

[@sarahj.5970]

How great..thank you...looks better than an 80's trip to Puerto Vallarta. Great Family!!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Sarah! Thank you so much!

[@sarahj.5970]

@@TheTravelScouts Sincerly enjoyed,,thank you!!

[@bryanjacobs343]

One of the most enjoyable youtubes I've watched. Thanks for sharing your family experiences with me.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Bryan! Thank you so much! Your comment made my day!

[@jgheart3018]

I loved seeing you with your whole family in this video - nice to see y'all having fun together!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Friend! Thank you so much!

[@stantucker1191]

Love Progresso / Chichen Itza . We were there Feb 2024 and went back with the Grandson last month July 2024. It is a fast visit for a cruise stop but well worth it. You have the right idea in that it is best explored via an extended stay. As far as I am concerned best excursion of my 38 cruises.

[@Cruisinjules]

Great video! thank you - I'm planning a land based trip to Mexico and am considering areas in the northern Yucatan.

[@debbieday1977]

Not been to many but we love Half Moon Cay

[@JK-ld8cd]

definitely the nicest private island....

[@rrwoodruff]

My favorite cruise port is Charlottetown Prince Edward Island on a fall cruise. Island and town are very interesting.

[@sheryld.3371]

Thank you for sharing your family excursions. I don't normally like getting off the ship in Mexico, but after watching your video, I might just take a chance!!

[@markej4801]

My very favorite port was St Martin. Had a great time seeing the sites of both the Dutch abd French sides and the quirks of each. Great memories!

[@AnnetteHarness]

Your family sounds so much like ours. We had 3 girls & 1 boy, & yes, we were loco😅. We love camping, but for some strange reason no one would ever camp next to us for more than 1 night. 😂

[@jackpistella5]

Favorites so far are Cozumel and Grand Cayman. But I do love Progresso.

[@TammyAlverson]

Jason what a great video! Me and my family absolutely love St. Kitts (Port Zante). Roatan used to be my favorite until we visited St. Kitts. Roatan is close but too many vendors disturb you while sunbathing on the beaches.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Tammy! Thank you so much! Great input about St. Kitts. We love Roatan too. Have a great day!

[@RotaryTeamVincent]

We have friends in Progresso and have visited there a few times. Always felt safe and enjoyed.

[@CrazyCanuckFitness]

Great review. I think many people need to temper their expectations when they travel the world.

[@yolandamolina7914]

Beautiful family ❤ I love Mexico and will definitely think about staying in Progreso, thank you for the awesome video!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Yolanda! Thank you so much!

[@anadominguez4422]

Jason, you and your family look like you had a great time! I never didn’t consider not going to Progreso but now I’m looking forward to finding a trip to it. Thank you

[@patticulver]

Great video! You have a wonderful family, and it was so cool to see you enjoying each other. Blessings

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Patti! Thank you for your kind words! Blessings to you as well!

[@RobinT-treehugger]

We did Progresso a few years ago on the Carnival Breeze with our son (in his 20s) and we all LOVED it! We did the Uxmal Ruins all day excursion and it was magical and barely any people. Chichen Itza we did a few years before that on a land tour and rental car for the night, and did an all day there with a guide. What amazing stuff! People should not go there just to sit at a beach club and drink, just stay on the ship if that's all you want. The Yucatan is all about the Mayan people and culture, and we love it.

[@ruthjanetcrawford4267]

Jason, I’d love the video with your family. It was nice of you to share. I’ve been to Progresso and I love it and I love those massages on the beach that you’re talking about . My favorite port is Dominican Republic !!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Ruth! Thank you for your kind words. We have had some great visits to the DR also. Thank you so much for your input!!

[@jenstravelblog]

Thanks for your review. I am the same way. I like to experience and learn about the different cultures. I will definitely give Progreso a try.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Jen! Thank you! And, thanks for watching!

[@rosehowe7529]

We visited Progresso a few years ago on one of our cruises and we loved it. We did the Mayan ruins and a cenote that was still one of our top things we’ve ever done.

[@kathyparker4453]

The ABC islands and I loved our Panama Canal cruise

[@verafurci6117]

Beautiful family ! Blessings to you all !

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Friend! Thank you so much!

[@toddmozingo8416]

Your question is huge! How do you limit to one???? Here are some favorites: San Juan, St Thomas, Barcellona, Marseille and Lanzarote

[@dalegaddy5167]

Bimini. Love how you can hop on a golf cart and stop anywhere and hit a beach. Locals are so friendly!!!

[@reenakemp9132]

I loved Progresso, ive been on cruise and land stay like you guys did.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Reena! That's great!

[@lauriegrimes513]

I LOVE Cozumel and never had an issue ever.

[@joefalcon2545]

Best port to visit many Mayan ruins. My family and I have visited four different locations and many cenotes. One that stood out was Uxamal, very magical site and very clean. We have also visited city of Merida. A lot of historic homes and places to visit. They also have a museum of Mayan history .Excellent place to visit. Best Port for Mayan history

[@caddothegreat]

Uxmal is one of the best sites. I like the cenotes too.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Joe! Yes, Merida is a nice city. Thanks for your input. Spot on!

[@pathardin7580]

It’s been several years since we were in Progresso and loved it. One of our favorite ports. The other is St. Thomas where we rented a car and took the ferry to St. John’s. The beach was gorgeous and practically deserted. Fantastic snorkeling.

[@SandraHof]

Really appreciate you sharing your firsthand experience in Progresso and addressing concerns or complaints people have about it. I have cruised the eastern Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera. I also did a three day cruise that included San Diego, Catalina Island and Enseñada. I stayed on the ship in San Diego, because I lived in southern California and had visited there many times. But I very much enjoyed Catalina. I had been there before on private sail boat and the day trip boats. But taking a cruise ship and then renting a golf cart with a few friends and driving around the island was a lot of fun. Last September I did a Greek Isle cruise. My favorite islands were Hydra and Rhodes. Visiting the port in Kusadasi Turkey to visit the ruins in Ephesus was also amazing.

[@Carol_in_Spain]

My favourite ports of call are Dubrovnik in Croatia and Valletta in Malta. In the Caribbean it is St. Maarten or St Lucia.

[@mickiesadventures]

Chicken Itza is a beautiful ruin to visit. I loved it

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Friend! Yeah, we wish we could have spent more time there. Thanks for chiming in!

[@janetkubas-furnish9253]

I would probably like Progresso Mexico. I loved Chichin itza. It is definitely a place to visit. I also enjoyed visiting Tulum.

[@a.leehilliard4716]

Thsnks for this post. Best for me because I prefer to get to know the place i visit.

[@cntrlphxguyz]

Chichen itza and uxmal are awesome I went for the 3rd time last year on Rcl cruise Only downside you can no longer climb on the outside. Or up inside to see the jaguar withe jade eyes

[@jt2061]

Very good review of Progresso. We have been there many times via cruise stop and with common sense have always felt safe. Favorite port so far = Civitavecchia (Rome) spent several extra days there pre-cruise. Nice place to just relax, enjoy good food and drink pre-cruise.

[@leslieneely3658]

I agree, Jason; when I go to a foreign country, I want to see the local sights and culture! One of my favorite ports is Victoria BC Canada. It's beautiful, has lots of history, and the people are friendly!

[@CruiseAM-t7i]

Funny, I love Progresso, shopping in town is so SO fun

[@renee1503]

Super cute vid. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@BainsPummy]

Hi, Ketchikan and Juneau. Keep on Cruising.

[@debwright4655]

I visited Chichén Itzá when you could climb up the pyramid. The ball court was amazing. I love Mexico

[@jettsmith9768]

I'm so glad to see y'all wearing life jackets. I wish more people would do that on the lakes in the states.

[@danm6695]

Great video! I appreciate the in depth analysis of the port

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Dan! Thanks so much!

[@scottsmith9201]

Very interesting! We've only visited once on a cruise and went to the Uxmal Mayan Ruins which took up all day. We'd like to do a tour of Merida when we return. Thanks for posting!

[@davidlodato9276]

It was very nice of you to share. Up until I saw this video I would have stayed on the ship in Progresso. It is very difficult to name one favorite port but Mahogany Bay certainly is one of them. I also love Tortola!

[@cruiznmama]

I love Progreso! Want to book another cruise just for this port.

[@petermckinnon7102]

Watch all your videos. This was excellent.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Peter! Thank you so much!

[@maryannzeller3751]

I absolutely love Amber Cove. Beautiful place, great pool, super shopping and just a very relaxing port!!

[@thedirectress1712]

What a great view of Progreso. I use an electric scooter so it is not accessible for me although i wish it were.

[@deborahjpower8079]

#1 is Alaska for sure, but In the Caribbean it would be St Thomas . There are so many Islands that we love it's very hard to pick just one ! Loved your video and appreciate all your hard work ! Always nice to see you all enjoying yourselves. Stay safe 💕

[@NannerJ]

St. Lucia, 2016, The Ultimate Land and Sea With Feel Good Water Taxi, best tour I have ever experienced, all led by captain Daniel and his brother-in-law. volcanic hot springs, mud bath, waterfall, the Pitons, beautiful beach, snorkeling, and a private picnic with the best Caribbean barbecue, cooked by the captain's wife. It was so much fun and mine and my daughter's favorite vacation times together. Loved Progresso, BTW.

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

Huatulco, México, beautiful place, it was a Port of call while doing the crossing of Panama Canal from Ft Lauderdale to Los Angeles. They have a beautiful resort and the beach is crystal clear!

[@user-ej9qy9mz6f]

I actually love progres, I've been there twice and looking forward to go again! Maybe I can go there like your family when sound awesome.

[@PTexas]

I love this port, it is very safe. It has alot to see, shop and Mayans are very nice. The pyramids I went to was so large,and interesting. The boardwalk is very long, but the restaurants there are expensive. Try it, you can go to a cenote, tour, etc. Maybe poor rating because you haven't tried it.

[@darrbaby]

St. Thomas. Had a tour guide and got to see the real island not just the beach. Thank you this video as we literlly avoid cruises that sail to Progresso due to reports of cartel and local crime targreting cruisers leaving bars. May have to change that now. Again Thank you.

[@joansarratt]

ABCs are my fave! Honorable mention for Dominica.

[@RoamingRobinToronto]

Jason, I loved this video and the sharing of some of your family holiday. Though the regular news content is excellent, videos like this one and the time you were in Nepal are what I consider nice bonus content:) Glad that you all had fun and that your injury was not serious!

[@RosemaryKazmierczak]

I am so sorry you got hurt. My favorite port was t St. Maarten. You have a beautiful family. God Bless

[@annedavis3746]

I saw the yellow Convento and want to recommend Izamal as a place to visit. There are Mayan pyramids throughout the small city. Most are small but Kinich Kakmo is large and you can see Chichen from the top across the jungle canopy. There is the Kinich restaurant at the base where you can see Mayan ladies making tortillas while you dine on good food. The horse-drawn carriages are a special treat. I used them all the time when I lived there.

[@kenfirestone9247]

I enjoy Progreso. I always refer to it was authentic Mexico. It’s not all touristy. Many places don’t speak English and some of the local shops don’t take cards. It’s real people living their lives. It’s not a polished tourist location like Cozumel.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Ken! Well said my Friend.

[@michaelcain1870]

Now I want to go! Thank you for sharing this and your wonderful family with us.

[@richardlo4867]

Enjoyed this land port experience. Been to Progreso twice on cruises, once to Chichen itza, once just relaxed on the beach and got some drink, eats and a $25 massage. Liked the laid back vibe.

[@shawnhoward8297]

Great video thank you for posting this

[@davidoakland1394]

Best Port- in Caribbean, we loved our time on Jost Van Dyke, just relaxed for the day on the beach, ate conch fritters at Hendo's and had Painkiller at Soggy Dollar...

[@billyfearon941]

Progresso is one port that we haven’t been to yet and after watching the video yes I want to go. It looks like fun right now. My favorite cruise port is Aruba. We did a cuckoo cuckoo excursion. It’s a bus with no windows on every seat. There are maracas they drop us off at the beach for three hours, and a short tour it was a blast the buses painted with all funny sayings. It was an old school bus. I highly recommend it.

[@jackredmond6023]

Bonaire is our favorite port to date. We had a fabulous Schooner sailing cruise as a shore excursion. The waters around Bonaire are the most beautiful I’ve seen - even more beautiful than the Emerald Green waters of Alaska.

[@JaniceM0908]

Absolutely have loved Shore Excursions Group, used them many times!

[@jeaniehuman6552]

"Chicken Pizza!!" when we were there on our honeymoon 30 years ago, you could still climb up the Castle.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Jeanie! That's great!

[@shelleybailey9120]

My favorite cruise port is Naples, Italy. From there we took a bus ride out to the beautiful town of Sorrento (known not only for its beauty, but for its Lemoncello 😋). Barcelona is also a favorite.

[@roxannechapa2131]

That's why I really liked Costa Maya at the beginning because it wasn't as touristy and it felt like it was in another country. Now it's too touristy too. I think I'm going to start flying in so I can get different choices of excursions.

[@randijaffe-7665]

What a fun family!! Favorite for us- Mexican Riviera-

[@christineboilard1353]

Thank you for sharing!!! I've honestly never been to any "bad" port in my opinion. There is always something fun or wonderful to do no matter where you go even if its just to experience some great food. We also like to go off the beaten path and try to experience something new every time we cruise. We have been to Progresso once and did Chichen Itza, we want to visit Merida next time we go.... rated the safest city in Mexico. Best cruise port is a difficult one to choose..... so far, I would say Oranjestad Aruba. We didn't do anything booked through Carnival, I did a lot of researching since this was a journeys cruise, we bought a day pass to Flamingo island and enjoyed feeding and lounging with flamingos in a beautiful private coved beach and we took a cab to Zeerover's restaurant and had some seriously fresh and lush seafood... fantastic port! Truly enjoy your videos btw 😊

[@Kphotog]

We enjoyed Progresso. Very nice people we got turned around and they helped. We got a massage on the beach I bought a really nice travel bag a lady there made( I watched her make them. ) food was good. We never felt unsafe. Actually felt more un easy in New Orleans before we left.

[@carlfromtheoc1788]

I visited there in 2021, but it was part of a tour and I was staying in Merida. The town seemed to be taking advantage of the pandemic to build itself up for when the pandemic ended. Had a great shrimp ceviche. As for best cruise port, as I have only taken one cruise, it would be Sitka - saw bald eagles, humpback whales, otters, orcas, and bear snagging salmon right out of the water.

[@princessconsuelabananahamm1571]

You’re right. Progreso is a safe little beach town that hasn’t changed much since it began receiving cruise ships, it’s near to Merida, the safest city in Mexico. Might not be pretty or touristy but it’s interesting nonetheless.

[@tomjones4986]

Been to Progresso twice on a cruise ship. Both times we went into Merida, much better option, but the street vendors are a little pushy. There is a Cathedral that dates back to the 1500's.

[@Brokenalice]

I appreciate you highlighting what the area has to offer and I'm glad you felt safe and welcome, but you are likely to have a completely different outlook than your everyday tourist who may not feel as comfortable in foreign environments. I think travelling as a large family you are safer because you are all together and not likely to separate. If you were just a couple or a solo traveller you may have felt differently in regards to safety. If you were a more generic-tourist and not as "worldly as you and your spouse, you may have felt differently.

[@CTopharTophar]

Great video Thank you, being so far away from amazing destinations, it helps a lot to have a heads up. A destination we are now planning on visiting in the near future👍

[@leonardvavra9493]

Good review. The real Mexico or any port in the Caribbean is one thing I miss when cruising now days. Company ports are not how it really is. With the exception of Jamaica pushy vendors have always stopped trying to sell me stuff when I politely say no thank you, it may take a few no's before they realize they are wasting time with me.

[@joshuanations6643]

Great info!

[@kevinl7426]

My very first cruise and very first port was Progresso. Took the Chicken Pizza excursion also. Had an amazing time on the whole cruise. Didn't know it was supposed to be a bad port lol. Gosh that was almost 10 years ago. Yes, I'd go back, at least it's not Nassau!

[@bettyeelmendorf8281]

Progresso is a fine port, Puerto Rico is beautiful, every port in Hawaii is gorgeous!

[@mosaicfarm2389]

We went on a cruise to Havana while Cuba was open to cruise ships and it was one of our favorite ports simply because it was so different from anywhere else we have visited.

[@janefogel8390]

Bermuda is wonderful. But our favorite day out of 5 cruises was a day spent on Norwegian's private island. Our excursions were excellent, the beach was fabulous, and the food was great!

[@Feralyank]

I see Progesso being " real Mexico" as a plus. It's proximity to Merida can satisfy any need for gringo expectations. Glad you focused on that area. There are many off the beaten path Mayan ruins, Edzna is amazing and uncrowded. Only Palenque and Calakmul surpass it, in my experience. BTW. There are two rivers in that area, Rio Candalaria and Rio Chompoton.

[@christopherandkarencobb2821]

Puerto Vallarta loved it