Getting ashore
Puerto Montt is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Puerto Montt Cruise Port
Puerto Montt is a solid port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic during a shorter cruise season.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Puerto Montt
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Puerto Montt, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Puerto Montt get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 12% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,400 passengers
- Busy day: 6,250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 12% of days
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Where Puerto Montt fits into a cruise
Puerto Montt is most commonly visited on Patagonia & Cape Horn itineraries, often alongside Ushuaia and Punta Arenas .
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When to cruise to Puerto Montt
Cruise ships visit during 5 months of the year.
Cruises tend to show up in 5 months, so options are more seasonal.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Puerto Montt typically carry around 2,024 guests, with MSC Magnifica, Oceania Insignia, and Queen Anne calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Magnifica 10 calls
- 2 Oceania Insignia 6 calls
- 3 Queen Anne 5 calls
- 4 Viking Jupiter 5 calls
- 5 Majestic Princess 3 calls
- 6 Azamara Journey 2 calls
Next port calls
Nov 28 AIDAsol
Dec 10 Costa Serena
Dec 20 Majestic Princess
Dec 22 Viking Jupiter
Dec 24 Majestic Princess
Cruises that visit Puerto Montt
Queen Anne
Fort Lauderdale → Grand Turk Island → Oranjestad → Fort Lauderdale
Jan 22, 2027 · 56 nights
Visits Puerto Montt on day 36
$11,999 balcony · $214/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Queen Anne
Rio de Janeiro → Santos → Puerto Montt → Valparaíso
Feb 8, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Puerto Montt on day 19
$3,699 interior · $185/night
13% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Journey
Buenos Aires → Montevideo → Puerto Montt → San Antonio
Feb 17, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Puerto Montt on day 20
$8,849 balcony · $421/night
19% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Santiago de los Caballeros → Puerto Montt → Montevideo → Buenos Aires
Dec 22, 2026 · 15 nights
Visits Puerto Montt on day 3
$2,752 suite · $183/night
7% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Puerto Montt
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Puerto Montt, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
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
Argentina & Uruguay
Santos → Montevideo → Buenos Aires + 3 more
From Rio de Janeiro · 20 nights · Next Feb 8
From $3,699 interior · $185/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Patagonia & Cape Horn · Argentina & Uruguay
Montevideo → Punta del Este → Port Stanley + 5 more
From Buenos Aires · Next Feb 17
From $8,849 balcony · $421/night
Best departure: 19% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Patagonia & Cape Horn · Chilean Fjords
Puerto Montt → Punta Arenas → Ushuaia + 3 more
From San Antonio · 15 nights · Next Dec 22
From $2,752 suite · $183/night
Best departure: 7% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Argentina & Uruguay · Brazil
Georgetown, Grand Cayman → Panama Canal → Panama City + 26 more
From Fort Lauderdale · Next Jan 3
From $13,599 interior · $194/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) · Chilean Fjords
Georgetown, Grand Cayman → Panama Canal → Panama City + 15 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 41 nights · Next Jan 3
From $8,999 interior · $219/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Puerto Montt
Which cruise itineraries usually include Puerto Montt?
Cruises that call at Puerto Montt often follow itineraries such as Brazil One-Way via Grand Turk Island, Bridgetown & Panama Canal, Patagonia & Cape Horn One-Way via Santos, Montevideo & Buenos Aires, and Patagonia & Cape Horn One-Way: Buenos Aires, Montevideo & Port Stanley.
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