--- title: "Montevideo Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/montevideo description: "Mate-sipping elegance on the RΓ­o de la Plata" --- # Montevideo πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Ύ Β· Uruguay Β· South America > "Mate-sipping elegance on the RΓ­o de la Plata" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.8h - **Departure Sailings:** 14 - **Visiting Sailings:** 142 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Feb (42 sailings), Dec (42 sailings), Jan (36 sailings) ## About Montevideo Montevideo stretches along the northern shore of the RΓ­o de la Plata, where wide boulevards, old plazas, and urban beaches sit together without much fuss. The port is a short taxi ride from Avenida 18 de Julio, the main commercial street lined with neoclassical buildings and cafΓ©s. The Ciudad Vieja, the old town, has cobbled streets, antique shops, and art galleries. La Rambla, the waterfront promenade, runs for miles and is used by joggers, cyclists, and families at all hours. Mercado del Puerto is the essential stop for meat. Parrilladas here grill asado, chorizo, and morcilla over open flame, paired with medio y medio, a local sparkling wine cocktail. A chivito, Uruguay's steak sandwich loaded with ham, cheese, and egg, is another good order. The SolΓ­s Theatre and Palacio Salvo give a sense of the city's early 20th-century ambitions. Leather goods, hand-knit woolens, and amethyst stones turn up in the shops and weekend street fairs. Taxis are metered and safe. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** UYU (Uruguayan Peso) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Montevideo (UTC-3) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: -34.8986, -56.2174 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Montevideo/@-34.89857,-56.21745,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Montevideo&ll=-34.89857,-56.21745&z=13) ## Things to Do in Montevideo Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4e7fe63a-84aa-400d-af13-f60e847fb64d.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (480) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €23 | Viator | | [Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/01285708-3212-4f63-95d3-68b4c1d0d0bf.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (421) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €7 | Viator | | [Montevideo Electric Bicycle Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/43e0314b-2c6e-4bab-b785-de5f327a3664.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (213) | 3h 15m | βœ“ | €63 | Viator | | [Tailor-made Montevideo: Private City Tour with a Local](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/afc15cd3-3b81-431b-9d76-feb808b496f7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (204) | 6h | βœ“ | €150 | Viator | | [Private Walking Tour in Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6db1ace3-f09d-4c63-a8ab-7a2dcec8d3c1.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (103) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €82 | Viator | | [Montevideo Bodega Santa Rosa : tour - Tasting - Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4cb70841-6e05-4a28-bc89-de470dd4562b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (85) | 3h | βœ“ | €23 | Viator | | [Discover Montevideo at your leisure with an expert local guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c6cd9872-cc6d-4056-9a86-3d39410f5851.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (151) | 5h | βœ“ | €278 | Viator | | [Montevideo Small Group Bike Tour or E-bike tour with picnic](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0a31b4b5-efce-4d72-981f-85606b286dbe.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (59) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | | [Private Have It Your Way Tour in Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0879c47d-62ff-4da4-ac77-5a14b4ee4eca.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (103) | 6h | βœ“ | €145 | Viator | | [Discover Montevideo: Top-Rated Shared Tour for Cruise Passengers](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c34799c1-f22c-4e6a-957c-454b7076442f.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (98) | 5h | βœ“ | €56 | Viator | | [Montevideo Private Your Way - Perfect for Cruise Passengers.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ee2be44e-4afc-406d-a1b2-79966c689dbe.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (87) | 5h | βœ“ | €354 | Viator | | [Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e66c3a72-8894-4003-a339-537bdb99f91d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (76) | 6h | βœ“ | €136 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Punta del Este](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/punta-del-este.md): 63 nm - [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md): 108 nm - [Porto Belo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/porto-belo.md): 609 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tango-asado-buenos-aires-from-montevideo~COSTA-SERENA-20270317-3.md)** - **Price:** €459 per person (€918 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Serena](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-serena.md) - **Duration:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-17 - **Itinerary:** Tango & Asado – Buenos Aires from Montevideo ## Featured Cruises from Montevideo Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Tango & Estuary – Buenos Aires & Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tango-estuary-buenos-aires-montevideo~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261205-8.md) | MSC Seaview | MSC Cruises | 2026-12-05 | 8 | €991 | | [Gaucho & Samba Rhythms – Buenos Aires & Montevideo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gaucho-samba-rhythms-buenos-aires-montevideo~COSTA-DIADEMA-20261219-7.md) | Costa Diadema | Costa Cruises | 2026-12-19 | 7 | €1,270 | | [Rio’s Pulsebeat – Buenos Aires & Uruguay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/rio-s-pulsebeat-buenos-aires-uruguay~COSTA-SERENA-20261227-9.md) | Costa Serena | Costa Cruises | 2026-12-27 | 9 | €1,636 | ## Browse Cruises - 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