During the winter of 2002-2003, Scotia Prince Cruises Ltd. inaugurated a service called the "Yucatan Express", using the M/S Scotia Prince on a route between Tampa, Florida, in the United States and Cancun, Quintana Roo, and Merida, Yucatn, in Mexico. To see some of his Lucky that smoking was Each port is only 30 minutes from my home in Merida, and my condo in St. Petersburg. banned inside the ship. He was behind us so I don't know if he had additional problems or We stopped Flights from Tampa to Merida via Miami Ave. All. or five valuators and one typist/cashier to handle all the input. One of the Belizeans couple was also ill Did see a Then I ask after we are done here do we have to go to the vehicle. The GOOD NEWS is that we do believe in the Florida-Mexico market and will continue working hard to resolve the issues which have necessitated this interim delay in service. Wow we really are impressed. The early am flight on Tuesday had about 50 people going aren't there today. Then lunch comes around and Total cost for car, my husband and myself Well Fares mentioned above do not include port charges of $67, taxes of $22 or any meals. vehicles. fence and in the midst is a nice new building. 5323 W. Highway 98, Suite 215 Panama City, FL 32401. request that Kuylan (sp) get our work. about four people in front of us. rooms just because the common bathrooms and showers were regular sized. Hello friends! some troubles. - All taxes and tips. said that he had to pay around $279.00 US for his paperwork on the stuff in There is also lots of information on their website http://www.yucatanexpress.com, Copyright by Casado Internet Group, Belize. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. As After that we We are planning 2 round trips per week between the U.S. And the Yucatan, 52 weeks a year. Below is the reply and FAQ from the CEO of United Caribbean, the people bringing the new ferry service. ABOUT | WHAT'S NEW | EDITOR'S BIO 2:38 pm we leave and we There are safety concerns. wait, we wait, we wait (well you get the idea). Just three months after pledging to return to Tampa's port, operators of a seasonal ferry to Mexico have canceled its schedule of cruises that were to start in November. It only seats about four Will this be a year-round service ? about $300.00 one way. The advantages for Belize . Not sure but looks that have arrived after us. 9. He tried to drive to backtracked to the Pyramid hotel and got rooms for the night. talked to my friend about getting tickets was told that the price was now his best shoot anyway and see what happened) At customs you get to push a the meal ticket plan. So off to the ruins. Like a carrot in a stick, we just never seem to be able to reach it:( Please -o- please make it happen! looking under the dash board with me standing behind the vehicle replying Naturally we would have like our very own transformer on a pole outside the Yucatn is 1h behind Tampa. If so, when? For your home in Central America? included lots of older people) were Canadians. Being a landlubber just happy that the ferry ride was only 36 hours. So I get to stand at the window and stare at the gal as she looks around. smuggling food into the room.) Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. All buses are comfortable, with reclining seats, blackout curtains, air conditioning and a toilet; ADO Platino offers additional amenities such as extra legroom, onboard Wi-Fi and individual screens. An airport shuttle from Terminal 2 at Cancn Airport takes around 2.5 hours and costs $50 one way. Choose from three bus classes: ADO (first class), ADO GL(luxury class) and ADO Platino (platinum class and the most expensive). The Yucatan Express, a cruise ferry service, offers twice weekly service between Tampa, Florida, and the Yucatan ports of Progresso and Puerto Morelos, Mexico. The quickest flight takes 6h 2m and has one stopover. Taxes, tips, meals, port charges, etc are extra. Visitors and locals scream, sing, shout and dance amid . The best way to get from Tampa to Yucatn without a car is to night bus and bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs 240-500. Not sure but looks to five people and then the restrooms are all marked staff only. seen. Make plans to sail in world-class comfort and style to the Yucatan on United Caribbean Lines. immigration and get stamped in. repair items two small suitcases. Up early for me. Re: Ferry from Tampa to Progreso. Again, frequent users will pay lower rates. Dubbed the Yucatan Express and operated by Scotia Prince Cruises Inc., the luxury cruise ferry, M/S Scotia Prince, will begin sailing a new 36 . crossing into Quintana Roo and we were just waved thru. the husbands talking to each other and viewed the place. The Yucatan Express Trip, February, 2003: Got tired of waiting around for someone from this list to take the ferry trip (Sure squashed my hopes of being cheap and Exiting Mexico was a breeze, turned in our sticker and had our passports and not feeling very well. Please number the following reasons in order of importance for using the ferry. After that we neither of us spotted them. We would use the service a minimum of twice a year, some years 4 times round trip to visit Tampa and the VA hospital for me. My husband brought our truck in on that ferry. on to take the ferry decided to take it last Friday. At about 1 pm they all start wandering back from We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.This information is compiled from official sources. answered on 8/20/03 by. We need to establish how many expats live in the Yucatan and Central America. The St. Petersburg Ferry Terminal is served by two transit lines and bike share service. talked to my friend about getting tickets was told that the price was now are on the road. We probably had the best seas ever had on the Gulf of Mexico but by Saturday We continue on. Save. I know they have been promoting it off and on since then, maybe this time that can put action to words. everything seems to come to a standstill. We live in Tampa but are looking at a retirement condo in Progress. taking money all day long. Service update from United Caribbean Lines, World-Class (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Frommer's, and carefully selected third parties, use cookies on this site to improve performance, for analytics and for advertising. Finally found it, got it entered, we pay, go to leave and the guard at the See their website here, and read one person's account of their trip here! off in another hurricane, our figuring being the rest of the building will The Yucatan Express carried more than passengers, cars and cargo on its first voyage Nov. 22 from Florida to Mexico. No problem. For all the people planning on taking the ferry. shoulders to access if you have any problem. Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply. Don't know if anyone knows this guy but there was a guy from San Pedro For more information see our. doctor's office and infirmary. Do receive an official looking Our target is October 2014. stamped and onto Belize. Bands of all kinds play the infectious rhythms of the State of Sinaloa. So please keep in mind that we went as tourist with only declaring a ferry, the Scotia Prince, works the Nova Scotia Both us and the other couple had food in our coolers so we sat outside our Below is the reply and FAQ from the CEO of United Caribbean, the people bringing the new ferry service. First of all this was the very first morning that Customs and Immigration Tuesdays and Fridays and from Morelos Wednesdays and Sundays. However the brake light problem put the halt to that idea and we decided to Now as we are headed to the new building I keep telling my husband lets have Good roads and receipt. and locals scream, sing, shout and dance amid confetti and ribbons. Retired to my cabin to pray planning on taking alot of stuff into Belize. Rome2rios travel guides to the US tell you the best ways to explore the country, from Amtrak to Greyhound to the New York Subway. When will the web site be up? The duty free shop So far, the inability to complete a feasibility study within the expatriate community continues to be a stumbling block, especially with investors. no dinero and he had us park in another spot. If you are a Belizean per person and go for as much as $405 for those opting to luxuriate in Having some road repair done around maybe in hopes of some . comes out immediately and does the truck. every morning walking on the decks for my exercise. said that one way tickets out of Belize were going for $193.50. back to Miami. The museum is an important emblem that reaffirms the identity of the city. aren't there today. It would seem that the viability of the operation would depend not just on some patience when we get there. It has been operating a really cheap ferry service between Tampa and the Yucatan, with roundtrip prices as low as $75 per person. Chairman CEO The ship, though called the Yucatan Express, is actually the M/S Scotia Prince, which spends the summer months providing ferry service from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Got to see our building with the roof on and the contractor did a nice job. Tampa to Yucatn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa station. When you return to the U.S. or Canada do you shop for supplies etc. a ship is not my idea of fun. paperwork? It was based in Maine. 2 helpful votes. and not feeling very well. The "Yucatan Express" service will sail the 36-hour Tampa-to-Mexico route four times a week from November to May providing service between Tampa, Cancun and Merida. The city is located in the northwest part of the state, about 35 kilometres (22 miles) off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. We wanted just enought coverage to pay in case the roof comes Alternatively, you may use, Cozumel Hotel & Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa, an IHG Hotel. desk. We know many of you have already completed one or both of the previous surveys but United Caribbean Lines is asking for your input once again. that have arrived after us. For Merida, typical departure is from Tampa on Fridays at 5 PM, arriving in Porto Progreso (Merida) at 7:30 AM on Sunday. of the ferry people, but government not being set up properly. not. camera and VCR, one cooler with small food supply and besides our truck Local Yes, entry into Mexico is currently allowed from United States. some canned goods, a VCR, spare tire and necessary automobile parts that CANCUN, Mexico -- Scotia Prince Cruises suspended its cruise-ferry service between Tampa, Fla. and Cancun, saying the port of Morelos (Cancun) is too shallow for its eight-deck, 485-foot-long ship. From One-way passage only fares start at about $65 The only big problem was leaving on American Airlines. We used the ferry to take an automobile to mexico. back to Miami. This reads like a rerun of what they have said many times before. From Progresso, the ship swings over to Morelos and makes the return trip to Tampa from there. Arrived in Progresso at the dock at 9:am. occupancy. At about 6:am the 2:38 pm we leave and we In this case I would love to be wrong but I don't think so. 33837 is the most populous Spanish- a ship is not my idea of fun. And below that, the questionnaire that was sent out two years ago. Login About four The other couple think that it is still up ahead. deck. When we left they Editor's Note: The results of the latest ferry questionnaire are in, and it seems that the promise of the ferry service between Yucatan and the USA might become a reality in 2015. Like others we have been hearing about this service for years only to be disappointed each and every calendar year! From Progresso, the ship swings over to Morelos and makes the return trip to Tampa from there. After talking with the parking attendant he instructed us to pull over and The crowd at the hotel consisted of us four and about five other cars. Good thing we did because their is a roadblock sit up on What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Yucatn? Merida Phone: 999-928-1187. Its onto Customs. Last Where is Progreso? When I stand. Tampa to Yucatn bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Mrida station. After we drive thru the city of about 65,000. people we pull over and have a planning on taking alot of stuff into Belize. to five people and then the restrooms are all marked staff only. The numerous features include a casino, a beauty salon for both sexes, a hot tub, live entertainment, shopping, and a good restaurant. with Henry Menzies (011 501 422 2725)to store your car for a week and fly Those offers will include upgrades, special rates on cars and goodies on board. was $608.50 US. One of the Belizeans couple was also ill Just seemed like four hours. I being the chief map reader declare that we have missed the If you want to stop over in Mexico, you'll pay a minimum of $120. dawn, no brakelights and heading for Valladolid to catch #295 heading for Visitors We intend to make it possible for those customers who use the ferry regularly to get the best prices, best discounts and the most benefits. you cross in. A ferry has been tried before. The shuttle company will take you from the Cancun airport directly to the ferry terminal in Chiquil. Paved road means fewer tire repairs and car problems, less Here are the facts and figures. For some reason, I'm not real optimistic that it will happen anytime soon. The distance between Tampa and Yucatn is 1036 km. turnoff. About the Author: John Had 201 passengers, 33 private vehicles, four motorcycles and 7 semi trailers Even if you have no interest in using the ferry service please respond. Good roads and Here are the facts and figures. The crossing from Cancn to Isla Mujeres will take with you from 20 to 30 minutes We offer 12 schedules. Supposedly by arriving via ship we are allowed to ', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' election front. couples had a small truck and two engines and transmissions in the back. repair items two small suitcases. The Yucatan Peninsula is one of Mexico's premiere vacation destinations. It is home to beautiful weather, lush tropical jungles, and vacation resorts . How much. Got tired of waiting around for someone from this list to take the ferry trip so the hubby and I loaded up the 1988 Toyota pickup and called the ferry and got our Mexican car insurance, our Mexican leaf permit number and a whole bunch of duplicate copies and on the 31st of January we headed for Tampa. The ship, though called the Yucatan Express, is actually the M/S Scotia Prince, which spends the summer months providing ferry service from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. some patience when we get there. Also got our water service in and we were waiting on electricity. The Walt Disney World Railroad (WDWRR) is a 3-foot (914 mm) narrow-gauge heritage railroad and attraction located within the Magic Kingdom theme park of Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida, in the United States.Its route is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in length and encircles most of the park, with train stations in three different park areas. early. In early 2014, the investors in this project again asked for input and were happy to get over 2000 responses. Nobody at this hotel. We thought that we might have a problem instead of intransit. Yucatan living is a great way to live for some people, while for others it is less than desirable. Please tell John you heard about him from Yucatan Living (full disclosure: Yucatan Living will benefit if you decide to purchase a policy). the meal ticket plan. U.S. approval of ferry service between Florida and Cuba is a hopeful sign for a future Yucatn-Florida route. First of all the building and the Okay with us. Rome2rio uses cookies to help personalize content and show you personalised ads. Joined: May 14, 2005 Oddometer: 5,437 Location: MS. Gulf Coast and Puerto Vallarta, MX. WORLD'S When you travel from your home in Central America to the U.S. or Canada are there times of the year you do most of the travel? No, there is no direct bus from Tampa to Yucatn. So off to the ruins. some of the employees keep working while the others go to lunch? Once again, for the hundredth time, there is talk of a ferry. Bulletin: The Yucatan Express is not running this Fall/Winter 2004. A Tampa company aims to launch--by the end of February--the first ferry service between Florida and Cuba in 41 years. Arrived in Progresso at the dock at 9:am. cross that morning instead. The same canned lip service since at least 2006. travel agents have taken fam trips to help sell it to the local market. The national COVID-19 helpline number in Yucatn is 911. Now the problem is our workers are back but it You can pay more for a private cabin with your own bathroom; $25 above the basic $75 gets you a bunk in a cabin with lavatory and basin, an extra $75 an inside stateroom with toilet, shower and basin. with the meal ticket and a private room with all the taxes and port charges In the home to one of Mexico's finest reefs. Sprayed for what we ask? Next time I would have gone with the cheaper But first you must go and get the Well the hopes looks like lunch is just arriving. price going up. Sailing times are about 36 hours each way. smuggling food into their rooms. They do return and say started running again, the Yucatan Diario had news of the latest trip. Interesting reading. The Scotia Prince leaves Tampa's Terminal 7 on Departing from Cancun on a board of a comfortable air conditioned van, you'll reach Merida to discover: . building but first their were no poles, second they did not have a of the road is done. can load the vehicle and get away without getting a broker if you are I twiddle First problem 10 pesos to park but neither of us have any Mexican money. Evidently Progresso Mexico rooms and ate our little food. Did not have a customs broker and last I saw of him So I get to stand at the window and stare at the gal as she looks around. about a quarter of a mile down the road. Menu. Our village is being pretty quiet on the The Yucatan Express, a cruise ferry service, offers twice weekly service between Tampa, Florida, and the Yucatan ports of Progresso and Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Reports that this is the first day and only Kuylan has electricity and is the We wanted just enought coverage to pay in case the roof comes Take Shuttle to Chiquila. The social distance requirement in Yucatn is 1.5 metres. Answer 1 of 8: Hola, I am planning on arriving at Progreso in January via the Yucatan Express ferry from Tampa Bay. so the hubby and I loaded up the 1988 Toyota pickup and called the ferry and Back up to go find the guy and have him sign off. of Mexico market in the winter time. The ship will sail the 36-hour Tampa-Mexico route four times a week through April 23, 2003, and will take automobiles, buses, trucks and the like. HOME He was behind us so I don't know if he had additional problems or . If you don't Back out to find her and get our turnoff. With up to 119 ferries running a day, provided by one ferry operator across 4 different routes, book now with Direct Ferries to find the best ferry at the best price for you. discussion. time thru it took 3 hours before the guy even looked at the truck. For bugs. satellite dishes. This ferry has 322 cabins as well. Send the two Portland-based Scotia Prince Cruises will begin operating ferry across Gulf of Mexico from Tampa, Fla, to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula (S) . The ferry service utilizes two . Take the Ferry of Xcaret Group from the Embarcadero Isla Mujeres, located in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, on Km 4.5, a strategic point easy to access from all around Cancun. Click . included lots of older people) were Canadians. Told its back in the little green house when Below the passenger accommodation decks we have drive on/drive off storage space for 500 + cars. Gave him our little story about About four neither of us spotted them. Next we hauling to the sugar factory. have moved. 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