Uruguay Cruise Holidays

A cruise to Uruguay shows visitors the delights of this small yet increasingly popular South American country, which lies on the Atlantic Ocean and is bordered by Argentina and Brazil. Fun and lively, but less glitzy and cosmopolitan than its Latin neighbours, a cruise to Uruguay offers a unique culture and rich heritage to discover, and features fantastic sandy beaches, fertile vineyards, hot springs and local 'gaucho' ranches. A Uruguay cruise highlights the picturesque and scenic nature found here, and displays the laid-back charm and cosy atmosphere that visitors find so appealing. 

 

The most popular and often-visited place on a Uruguay cruise is Montevideo, the capital city. Home to almost half of the country’s population, Montevideo is the major port, with no cruise to Uruguay complete without a stay in this charming coastal city with its European influence. With many colonial monuments, museums and squares in the old town, a Uruguay cruise gives visitors a true sense of history, whilst displaying the laid-back charm and relaxed atmosphere it is known for. Cruises to Uruguay also include a string of glorious beaches along the Atlantic, with the best-known being the upscale Punta del Este, one of the most famous in all of South America, with a reputation for fast-paced nightlife, and attracting glamorous jet-setters from Brazil and Argentina. A cruise to Uruguay also offers the chance to spend a day at a cattle ranch, and see and experience the authentic 'gaucho' lifestyle, tour the quiet hilly interior of the country or relax in the therapeutic hot springs at Salto.       

 

A Uruguay cruise features friendly and hospitable locals, a unique Latin American culture and very affordable prices. Cruises to Uruguay are included on many South America itineraries, as well as those heading to Antarctica, and Round the World voyages. Companies offering Uruguay cruises include Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Oceania, Cunard, Fred Olsen, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Holland America.

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