Punta del Este Argentina & Uruguay
Cruise destination intelligence Uruguay

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

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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.

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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.

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Selected port-call day

Tuesday, March 30, 2027

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
2
Best fare
$156/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

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Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & Paranaguá (Best Balance)

Brazil • Next: Mar 25

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $1,342-$1,889 / night

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

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $534-$936 / night

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

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 3 of 5 sailings below typical Typical range: $213-$213 / night

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

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $166-$224 / night

From $1,739

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Brazil Loop via Santos & Balneário Camboriú (Best Balance)

Brazil • Next: Dec 10

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 4 of 8 sailings below typical Typical range: $133-$187 / night

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

Best upcoming departure is a good value 2 of 6 sailings below typical Typical range: $127-$153 / night

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:

7-33 nights
7-9 nights
8-9 nights

Upcoming port calls in Punta del Este

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Date Ship Line
Dec 8, 2026 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Dec 10, 2026 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Dec 16, 2026 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Dec 18, 2026 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Dec 18, 2026 Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises
Dec 22, 2026 Amadea Phoenix Reisen
Dec 22, 2026 Oosterdam Holland America
Dec 23, 2026 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Dec 26, 2026 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Dec 30, 2026 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Jan 1, 2027 MSC Musica MSC Cruises
Jan 1, 2027 Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises
Jan 6, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Jan 6, 2027 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Jan 11, 2027 MSC Musica MSC Cruises
Jan 13, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Jan 22, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Jan 23, 2027 Oceania Insignia Oceania Cruises
Jan 26, 2027 MSC Divina MSC Cruises
Jan 27, 2027 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Jan 29, 2027 Oosterdam Holland America
Jan 31, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Feb 3, 2027 MSC Divina MSC Cruises
Feb 3, 2027 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Feb 9, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Feb 10, 2027 Costa Serena Costa Cruises
Feb 17, 2027 MSC Divina MSC Cruises
Feb 17, 2027 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Feb 18, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Feb 18, 2027 Seven Seas Mariner Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Feb 24, 2027 MSC Divina MSC Cruises
Feb 24, 2027 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Feb 26, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Feb 26, 2027 Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises
Mar 3, 2027 MSC Divina MSC Cruises
Mar 3, 2027 MSC Seaview MSC Cruises
Mar 9, 2027 Oceania Insignia Oceania Cruises
Mar 12, 2027 Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises
Mar 14, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Mar 19, 2027 Scenic Eclipse I
Mar 27, 2027 Silver Endeavour Silversea Cruises
Mar 30, 2027 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises
Nov 12, 2027 Scenic Eclipse II
Nov 24, 2027 HANSEATIC inspiration Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Dec 18, 2027 Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises
Jan 1, 2028 Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises
Jan 25, 2028 Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises
Jan 27, 2028 Oosterdam Holland America
Feb 1, 2028 Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises
Feb 9, 2028 AIDAmar AIDA Cruises
Feb 15, 2028 Oceania Sirena Oceania Cruises
Feb 26, 2028 Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises
Mar 28, 2028 Scenic Eclipse I
Nov 30, 2028 Aurelia Phoenix Reisen

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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