Silver Endeavour • Silversea Cruises
23-night Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & Paranaguá
Mar 25, 2027 → Apr 17, 2027 • Buenos Aires → Dakar
From $18,800
$817/night
Great deal
↓49% below typical
Punta del Este
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Argentina & Uruguay
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Cruises visiting Punta del Este
Quietest
Dec-Mar
Busiest
Jan-Feb
Upcoming
78+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Dec-Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 64+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Punta del Este.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Punta del Este
These sailings rank first because they visit Punta del Este while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
21-night Argentina & Uruguay One-Way via Belém, Natal & Punta del Este
Nov 5, 2027 → Nov 26, 2027 • Curaçao → Buenos Aires
From $9,534
$454/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
Scenic Eclipse II
11-night Brazil One-Way via Armacao dos Buzios, Paraty & Punta del Este
Nov 3, 2027 → Nov 14, 2027 • Rio de Janeiro → Buenos Aires
From $10,241
$931/night
Good value
↓19% below typical
Scenic Eclipse I
11-night Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & São Francisco do Sul
Mar 26, 2028 → Apr 6, 2028 • Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro
From $9,310
$846/night
Good value
↓18% below typical
Costa Serena • Costa Cruises
10-night Argentina & Uruguay Loop via Montevideo & Punta del Este
Feb 8, 2027 → Feb 18, 2027 • Buenos Aires ↔
From $1,739
$174/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
Scenic Eclipse I
11-night Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & São Francisco do Sul
Mar 17, 2027 → Mar 28, 2027 • Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro
From $10,241
$931/night
Good value
↓10% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Punta del Este, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Punta del Este that day.
Punta del Este is busiest from Jan-Feb, with multiple ships per day. Dec, Mar are significantly quieter.
December 2026
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
2
~4,100 passengers
$137/night
Near median
9
No port calls
10
1
~3,300 passengers
$183/night
↓20% vs typical
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
No port calls
14
No port calls
15
No port calls
16
2
~4,100 passengers
$127/night
↓16% vs typical
17
No port calls
18
2
~6,100 passengers
$152/night
↓17% vs typical
19
No port calls
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
2
~2,500 passengers
$229/night
↑34% vs typical
23
2
~4,100 passengers
$144/night
Near median
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
1
~3,300 passengers
$217/night
↓5% vs typical
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
3
~4,100 passengers
$206/night
↑31% vs typical
31
No port calls
1
2
~5,400 passengers
$180/night
↑103% vs typical
2
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Thursday, December 10, 2026
1 ship visit Punta del Este on this date, carrying about ~3,300 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~3,300 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $183/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Punta del Este on this date.
MSC Splendida • MSC Cruises
8-night Argentina & Uruguay Loop via Ilhabela & Balneário Camboriú
Dec 6, 2026 → Dec 14, 2026 • Rio de Janeiro ↔
From $1,463
$183/night
Best time to visit Punta del Este on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Punta del Este still look attractively priced.
December
Median price/night
$186
15 visits
Traffic
↑33% vs typical
5 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$190
17 visits
Traffic
↑11% vs typical
7 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$170
19 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
6 ships • 19 priced sailings tracked
March
Priciest
Median price/night
$240
13 visits
Traffic
↑27% vs typical
7 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Punta del Este
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Punta del Este, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & Paranaguá (Best Balance)
Brazil • Next: Mar 25
From $18,800
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Puerto Madryn, Punta Arenas & Drake Passage (Rare Variant)
Patagonia & Cape Horn • Next: Feb 2
From $8,023
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Argentina & Uruguay Loop via Ilhabela & Balneário Camboriú (Best Balance)
Argentina & Uruguay • Next: Dec 6
From $1,463
5 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Argentina & Uruguay Loop via Montevideo & Punta del Este (Best Balance)
Argentina & Uruguay • Next: Feb 8
From $1,739
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Brazil Loop via Santos & Balneário Camboriú (Best Balance)
Brazil • Next: Dec 10
From $839
8 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Brazil Loop via Punta del Este & Buenos Aires (Best Balance)
Brazil • Next: Dec 21
From $889
6 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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How to visit Punta del Este on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Punta del Este depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Punta del Este
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FAQ about cruises visiting Punta del Este
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Punta del Este.
What is the best time to visit Punta del Este on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Punta del Este, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Punta del Este busiest for cruise traffic?
February currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Punta del Este. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Punta del Este?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Punta del Este include Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & Paranaguá (Best Balance), Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Puerto Madryn, Punta Arenas & Drake Passage (Rare Variant), and Argentina & Uruguay Loop via Ilhabela & Balneário Camboriú (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Punta del Este?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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