Uruguay Cruises

Whilst Uruguay is a year-round destination, the most ideal time to visit would be from November through March. Summer is the high season, offering warm temperatures and clear sunny skies for outdoor activities and beach adventures. If you wish to avoid the crowds and still enjoy relatively pleasant weather, November and April are considered the shoulder season.

LoveitBookit has several cruise partners that set sail for Uruguay via Montevideo and Punta del Este, including Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises and Oceania Cruises. MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Princess Cruises also offer cruise itineraries with a Uruguay stop. 

With a meaty cuisine, grass-fed beef is undeniably a staple food in Uruguay and Asado (Uruguayan barbecue) is among their popular local dishes. Chivito is the national dish, which consists of a beef sandwich topped with a variety of ingredients, and often paired with French fries. Thanks to its idyllic location surrounded by waters, seafood also plays a huge role in the local cuisine especially in the coastal areas.

Spanish is the official language of Uruguay and spoken by almost 99% of the population. English is not widely spoken so it’s better to learn a few Spanish words and phrases to be able to interact and communicate with the locals during your visit.

With Uruguay’s location beneath the equator, the country has a humid subtropical climate and the weather is generally mild all year-round. Rainfall is fairly distributed throughout the year.