Montevideo Cruise Port
Montevideo, Uruguay · South America
Cruise ships dock at Muelle de Cruceros, Montevideo.
Plan my port daysWalkable cruise port with Ciudad Vieja old town, Mercado del Puerto food market, and a 22 km coastal promenade all within easy reach.
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Port summary
Montevideo docks at the port on Rambla 25 de Agosto in the Ciudad Vieja district. The old town is immediately walkable from the pier — Mercado del Puerto is a 5-minute walk and Plaza Independencia about 15 minutes on foot. Taxis and Uber are cheap and plentiful for reaching the Rambla beaches at Pocitos or Punta Carretas. For a full-day option, Colonia del Sacramento UNESCO town is a 2.5-hour bus ride. The Uruguayan peso is the local currency but US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas.
Cruise dock
Muelle de Cruceros
Main cruise dock on Rambla 25 de Agosto in Ciudad Vieja. Ships berth alongside the quay with direct walk-off access to the terminal building.
Latitude: -34.903619, Longitude: -56.213616
See dock on port map →Getting to Montevideo
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work in tourist areas. Carry some cash for markets, small vendors, and tips.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedPanoramic Montevideo city tour with Plaza Independencia and Rambla coastline
≈ 4 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$84
Do it yourself
€30$34
Save ≈ €45Save ≈ $50 (60% off)
Walk directly from the cruise terminal into Ciudad Vieja — Plaza Independencia is 15 minutes on foot. For the Rambla and Pocitos leg, take a taxi or Uber (~€7–9) from Plaza Independencia. The Palacio Legislativo is 2 km north of the centre, reachable by taxi (~€4). Palacio Salvo guided tour costs ~€14.
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Teatro Solís and Ciudad Vieja cultural walking tour
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€65$73
Do it yourself
€15$17
Save ≈ €50Save ≈ $56 (77% off)
Walk directly from the cruise terminal — Teatro Solís is 10 minutes on foot, and every other stop is within the same compact old town grid. Teatro Solís guided tours run throughout the day for ~€5. Museo Torres García entry is ~€5. No transport needed.
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Ready-made port days
11 plansCiudad Vieja Essentials
Montevideo's old town on foot from the pier — the colonial gate, the cathedral square, the pedestrian street and Plaza Independencia in one easy morning.
Montevideo for Free
A full morning ashore without opening your wallet — the waterfront, the iron market hall, the old squares and the founding father's tomb, all on foot.
Teatro Solís & Ciudad Vieja Culture
The grand old opera house and Uruguay's greatest modern artist, plus the cathedral square — a rain-proof culture morning, all on flat streets by the pier.
Mercado del Puerto Asado Lunch
Montevideo's smoky temple of grilled meat — a midday asado at the 1868 iron market, bracketed by the carnival museum and old-town sweets.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Montevideo?
- Your ship docks directly at the Montevideo cruise terminal in Uruguay.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Montevideo?
- Yes. Montevideo is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Montevideo centre?
- Typical options include Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Local bus, On foot, Hop-on Hop-off. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Montevideo?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Montevideo independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Montevideo and are cards accepted?
- Montevideo uses the Peso. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Montevideo cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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