A Paraguay cruise is not possible in the ocean sense, and the reason is simple geography. Paraguay is landlocked, with no coastline and no cruise port, so it never appears on ocean cruise itineraries. Paraguay sits in the heart of South America with no ocean coast, though the Paraguay and Parana rivers run through it and connect to the Atlantic far downstream. It has no ocean cruise option. This page exists for completeness, and to explain honestly how travelers actually reach the country.
For context, Paraguay is a genuinely rewarding destination for the land traveler, known for the colonial capital Asuncion and the UNESCO-listed Jesuit ruins of Trinidad and Jesus. But these are experiences for carefully planned overland trips rather than cruising. The realistic way to combine the country with a cruise is as a separate land extension, reached via Argentina (Buenos Aires) or Brazil, then overland. For travelers focused on cruising, the established ports of South America offer the practical options.
Quick Facts
| Region | South America (listed for completeness) |
| Ocean cruise port | None; Paraguay is landlocked |
| Cruise relevance | None by sea; reached overland as a land trip |
| Realistic access | Land extension via Argentina (Buenos Aires) or Brazil, then overland |
| Highlight (for land travel) | The colonial capital Asuncion and the UNESCO-listed Jesuit ruins of Trinidad and Jesus |
| Currency | Paraguayan guarani |
| Language | Spanish and Guarani (limited English) |
| Visa (US/UK/EU) | Visa rules vary by nationality; check before travel |
| Plug types | Type C |
| Cruise lines | No ocean lines call; reached only by land |
Best Time to Cruise
Since Paraguay has no cruise port, there is no cruise season to plan around. For a land visit combined with a cruise elsewhere in South America, the comfortable months depend on the country’s climate and your specific plans.
There is no shoulder-season cruise value to weigh, since no ocean itineraries include Paraguay. The cruise seasons that matter are those of the coastal countries you might pair it with. Browse the latest South America cruise deals for those sailings.
If you plan to add Paraguay as a land extension, time it to suit both the country’s climate and the cruise you attach it to. For the cruise portion itself, follow the timing advice for whichever coastal region you sail.
Top Cruise Ports
No cruise port (reached overland as a land trip)
Paraguay is landlocked, so it has no cruise port and never features on ocean itineraries. To experience it, travelers arrange a separate overland trip, typically reached via Argentina (Buenos Aires) or Brazil, then overland combined with onward air or rail travel.
The genuine attractions, the colonial capital Asuncion and the UNESCO-listed Jesuit ruins of Trinidad and Jesus, reward the land traveler who plans for them properly. Insider tip: treat Paraguay as a dedicated land extension worth several days in its own right. It cannot be squeezed into an ocean cruise port day, since it has no coast at all.
Which Cruise Lines Sail Here
No ocean cruise lines call at Paraguay, since it is landlocked with no port, so there is no cruise-line lineup to compare. The country simply does not appear on ocean itineraries.
Some specialist operators run land tours and, where geography allows elsewhere in the region, river cruises, but these are entirely separate products from the ocean cruising covered across this site.
If you want to combine an ocean cruise with a visit to Paraguay, choose a sailing to the nearest coastal region and add a land extension. Read our MSC Cruises review, our Princess Cruises review, and our Silversea review for lines that serve the relevant South American coasts, and use the compare tool to plan.
Shore Excursion Tips
There are no ocean cruise excursions in Paraguay, since no ship calls. The country’s genuine attractions are experienced through a separate, carefully planned overland trip rather than anything connected to a cruise.
If you do make the land trip, Paraguay rewards proper time and planning, ideally arranged through a reputable specialist operator who knows the region and its logistics.
The local language is Spanish and Guarani (limited English), and the currency is the Paraguayan guarani. The visa situation is worth checking (Visa rules vary by nationality; check before travel). These matter for the land trip rather than any cruise. For shore visits in South America’s coastal cruise ports, see our guide to cruise shore excursions.
Sample Itineraries
There is no ocean cruise itinerary that includes Paraguay. The closest approach is a South America cruise to the nearest coastal region, combined with your own separately arranged overland trip into Paraguay.
Specialist land tours, and river cruises where regional geography allows, are separate products with their own pricing and booking, distinct from the ocean sailings covered here.
For an ocean voyage, plan a cruise to the relevant South American coast and treat Paraguay as a land add-on. Compare current South America sailings on the deals page, then arrange the overland portion separately.
Packing & Practical Tips
There is no cruise-specific packing for Paraguay, since you reach it overland. For a land visit combined with a South America cruise, pack for the country’s climate and terrain. Bring comfortable walking shoes, layers, and sun protection, plus anything your specialist tour advises.
Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guarani and the Type C plug types, so bring a universal adaptor for the land portion. The visa situation is this: Visa rules vary by nationality; check before travel. For the packing list for the cruise portion of your trip, see our cruise packing guide.
The Verdict
The honest verdict on Paraguay is clear: it is not an ocean cruise destination, because it is landlocked with no coastline or cruise port. It is, however, a genuinely rewarding country for the land traveler drawn to the colonial capital Asuncion and the UNESCO-listed Jesuit ruins of Trinidad and Jesus. We include it here for completeness and to explain honestly how cruisers can actually connect with it, as a land extension rather than a port of call.
Do not look for an ocean cruise that calls at Paraguay, since none exists. If the country appeals, add it as a separate, well-planned overland trip from the nearest coastal region, and choose your ocean cruise for whichever South American coast you sail. For most cruisers, Paraguay will be a dedicated land journey rather than part of a voyage.
Related Guides (internal links)
- South America Cruise Guide: the full regional overview
- Read our MSC Cruises review
- Read our Princess Cruises review
- Read our Silversea review
- Cruising Argentina: Buenos Aires and Patagonia
- Cruising Brazil: Rio, the Amazon and beyond
- See this week’s South America cruise deals
- Compare cruise lines side by side
- Plan your route with the Itinerary Planner
Last updated: May 23, 2026. Written by Helena Marsh, Editorial Director.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to cruise Paraguay?
The cruise seasons that matter are those of the coastal countries you might pair it with.
Which cruise lines sail to Paraguay?
Which Cruise Lines Sail Here No ocean cruise lines call at Paraguay, since it is landlocked with no port, so there is no cruise-line lineup to compare.
How much does a Paraguay cruise cost?
A Paraguay cruise varies widely by line, cabin and season, but judge the all-in price โ base fare plus gratuities, drinks, WiFi and excursions โ rather than the headline lead-in fare.
Which cruise ports does Paraguay have?
Paraguay is landlocked, with no coastline and no cruise port, so it never appears on ocean cruise itineraries.