Getting ashore
Montevideo is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Montevideo, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Montevideo Cruise Port
Montevideo is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic across the cruise calendar.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Montevideo
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 11h in Montevideo, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Montevideo get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 20% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,000 passengers
- Busy day: 9,500+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 20% of days
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Where Montevideo fits into a cruise
Montevideo is most commonly visited on Brazil itineraries, often alongside Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro .
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When to cruise to Montevideo
Cruise ships visit during 7 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Montevideo typically carry around 2,850 guests, with Costa Serena, MSC Splendida, and Majestic Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Costa Serena 14 calls
- 2 MSC Splendida 12 calls
- 3 Majestic Princess 9 calls
- 4 Celebrity Equinox 8 calls
- 5 Viking Jupiter 8 calls
- 6 MSC Seaview 6 calls
Next port calls
Nov 15 Viking Jupiter
Nov 16 AIDAsol
Nov 17 Viking Jupiter
Dec 2 MSC Splendida
Dec 4 Celebrity Equinox
Cruises that visit Montevideo
Silver Endeavour
Buenos Aires → Montevideo → Aberdeen → Dakar
Mar 25, 2027 · 23 nights
Visits Montevideo on day 2
$14,950 suite · $650/night
32% below typical · 3-month lowScenic Eclipse I
Buenos Aires → Montevideo → Armacao dos Buzios → Rio de Janeiro
Mar 17, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Montevideo on day 2
$7,805 suite · $710/night
23% below typical · Price trending down
Queen Anne
Fort Lauderdale → Grand Turk Island → Oranjestad → Fort Lauderdale
Jan 22, 2027 · 56 nights
Visits Montevideo on day 22
$11,999 balcony · $214/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Splendida
Marseille → Livorno → Montevideo → Buenos Aires
Nov 9, 2026 · 24 nights
Visits Montevideo on day 24
$1,540 interior · $64/night
34% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Splendida
Barcelona → Gibraltar → Montevideo → Buenos Aires
Nov 15, 2026 · 18 nights
Visits Montevideo on day 18
$1,156 interior · $64/night
35% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Buenos Aires → Punta Arenas → Montevideo → Buenos Aires
Jan 6, 2027 · 17 nights
Visits Montevideo on day 17
$4,447 balcony · $262/night
21% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Montevideo
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Montevideo, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Brazil · Argentina & Uruguay
Montevideo → Punta del Este → Paranaguá + 4 more
From Buenos Aires · 23 nights · Next Mar 25
From $14,950 suite · $650/night
Best departure: 32% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Brazil · Argentina & Uruguay
Montevideo → Punta del Este → São Francisco do Sul + 4 more
From Buenos Aires · 11 nights · Next Mar 17
From $7,805 suite · $710/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Brazil · Patagonia & Cape Horn
Grand Turk Island → Bridgetown → Fortaleza + 16 more
From Fort Lauderdale · Next Jan 22
From $11,999 balcony · $214/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Livorno → Cagliari → Palermo + 9 more
From Marseille · 24 nights · Next Nov 9
From $1,540 interior · $64/night
Best departure: 34% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Brazil
Gibraltar → Casablanca → Las Palmas de Gran Canaria + 4 more
From Barcelona · 18 nights · Next Nov 15
From $1,156 interior · $64/night
Best departure: 35% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Patagonia & Cape Horn · Argentina & Uruguay
Punta Arenas → Ushuaia → Montevideo
From Buenos Aires · 17 nights · Next Jan 6
From $4,031 interior · $237/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Montevideo
Which cruise itineraries usually include Montevideo?
Cruises that call at Montevideo often follow itineraries such as Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & Paranaguá, Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & São Francisco do Sul, and Brazil One-Way via Grand Turk Island, Bridgetown & Panama Canal.
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