Uruguay Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
31 ships from 16 cruise lines
Uruguay cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 139 upcoming sailings on 31 ships from 16 cruise lines visiting Uruguay, calling at 2 places. Cruises can start in Montevideo and end in Montevideo. Of 139 upcoming sailings, 1 start in Uruguay and 1 end there. More South America cruises.
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About Uruguay
For Waterways Cruise, Uruguay is best positioned as a culturally rich complement to an Argentina/Antarctica voyage rather than a stand-alone cruise destination. Its three principal calls — Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento, and Punta del Este — offer a compact, walkable, safe and unpretentious slice of South America: colonial history, cattle-country beef, Tannat wine, candombe rhythm, and a 660 km coastline of river and Atlantic beaches. The package emphasizes honest port profiles, independent touring options, and an image plan that avoids clichés and Getty-style stock.
Typical routes
- Río de la Plata / Buenos Aires circuit — short crossings and overnights among Buenos Aires, Colonia, and Montevideo.
- Atlantic / Antarctica run — longer South America voyages using Montevideo and Punta del Este as gateway calls.
Ports overview
Uruguay's cruise ports are close to the town centers, which makes independent exploration unusually easy. Montevideo and Punta del Este handle most ocean calls, while Colonia del Sacramento appears on smaller-ship and estuary itineraries. The infrastructure is modest but functional, and the atmosphere is low-stress.
Cruise season
October through April. December through February is peak summer and can be crowded; October-November and March-April are ideal with mild weather and lighter port traffic. May through September is low season, and many cruise lines omit Uruguay due to rougher seas.
Find your Uruguay sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Uruguay, earliest departure first.
7 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Brazil, Argentina
Crystal Serenity
25 Days One-Way from Rio De Janeiro to Valparaiso-Santiago
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Brazil, Argentina, Falkland Islands
Crystal Serenity
22 Days One-Way from Willemstad Curacao to Buenos Aires
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil
Hanseatic Inspiration
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13 Days One-Way from Sal Island to Montevideo
Ends in Uruguay. Also visits Cape Verde
Hanseatic Spirit
26 Days One-Way from Kusadasi to Buenos Aires
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Turkey, Greece, Italy
MSC Splendida
18 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso-Santiago
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Argentina, Falkland Islands, Chile
Crystal Serenity
42 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Argentina, Falkland Islands, Chile
Crystal Serenity
22 Days One-Way from Naples to Buenos Aires
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Italy, Spain, Brazil
MSC Splendida
17 Days Buenos Aires, Argentina Round Trip
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Argentina, Chile
Scenic Eclipse 2
21 Days One-Way from Genoa to Buenos Aires
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Italy, Spain, Brazil
MSC Splendida
20 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Buenos Aires
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Italy, Spain, Brazil
MSC Splendida
18 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Buenos Aires
Visits Uruguay. Also visits Spain, Brazil, Argentina
MSC Splendida
Where Uruguay cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Montevideo (122) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Montevideo (122)
Ships by type: 29 ocean 4 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Frequently asked questions about Uruguay cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Uruguay?
2 Uruguay places are visited by 31 ships from 16 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Uruguay cruise?
October through April. December through February is peak summer and can be crowded; October-November and March-April are ideal with mild weather and lighter port traffic. May through September is low season, and many cruise lines omit Uruguay due to rougher seas.
Sources and further reading
Background on Uruguay draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Uruguay
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
- Uruguay Natural – Ministry of Tourism: Uruguay Travel
- Britannica: Uruguay
- Lonely Planet: Uruguay
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 12, 2026
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