Regions
The warmest ocean on the planet will give you the warmest memories of a cruise, provided that the traveler’s heart is ready to accept that enormous amount of impressions that literally pours in from all directions. Tropical Seychelles and Maldives, thousands of colors of India and tea plantations of Sri Lanka, the exotic nature of Madagascar and the luxurious hotels of Mauritius – all of this can be experienced through shore excursions on dozens of liners.
The scale of the Indian Ocean is incomparable to anything else, and once you choose an ocean cruise, you won’t regret it even once. Goa will delight you with its spacious and incredibly beautiful beaches, as well as the tastiest cuisine and exotic fruits. Mauritius will surprise you with the riot of colors of its mysterious and enigmatic nature, and the Seychelles will surprise you with the variety of animals and plants! If you’ve long dreamed of visiting beaches like in a Bounty advertisement, watching the sunsets on the ocean shore, or simply relaxing and resting, then you definitely should try an Indian Ocean cruise.
Indian Ocean cruises can be roughly divided into several regions. Cruises with visits to Madagascar and nearby islands — such as Mauritius, Seychelles, and Réunion. And cruises with visits to India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The duration of these cruises – from 7 to 15 days. There are longer itineraries of 20 nights and more, but most often they are repositioning cruises that take place annually, for example from Cape Town (South Africa) to the Seychelles or Singapore; they may also be part of a round-the-world cruise.
Most Indian Ocean cruises take place during the winter season.
Indian Ocean cruises are quite popular, but compared to other destinations, there aren’t many cruise ships in this region. That’s why it makes sense to book these cruises in advance, so you can choose the best routes and accommodation options.
Ports of call: Durban, Portuguese Island, At Sea, Durban
Ports of call: Durban, At Sea, Pomene, At Sea…
Ports of call: Durban, At Sea, Pomene, Portuguese Island…
Ports of call: Durban, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea…
Ports of call: Durban, No Where, Durban
Ports of call: Durban, At Sea, At Sea, Cape Town
Ports of call: Cape Town, At Sea, Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay…
Ports of call: Cape Town, No Where, At Sea, Cape Town
Ports of call: Cape Town, At Sea, At Sea, Durban
Ports of call: Durban, Portuguese Island, At Sea, Durban
Ports of call: Durban, At Sea, Pomene, At Sea…
Ports of call: Durban, At Sea, Pomene, Portuguese Island…
The warmest Indian Ocean in the world and the cruises offered by this destination lead to welcoming places — Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar. The best time of year to visit this region is from October to May; during these months, the least amount of precipitation falls, and nothing will spoil your plans to visit the island countries known for their water activities and historic sites.
Let’s start with Mauritius, a small but “delicious” island. It’s famous for its beaches, lagoons, and reefs, and was admired by almost all countries with a developed shipping system — Portugal, Holland, France, and Great Britain considered themselves the owners of this tropical paradise. The capital, Port Louis, will provide travelers with the necessary service for quality rest. The concentration of beauty and natural riches competes with the architectural landmarks of the colonial era. The whole island is surrounded by coral reefs that attract lovers of scuba diving; the waters in the lagoons are calm, clear, and suitable for safe swimming, because the reef barrier protects you from predators.
On the southern coast — perfect conditions for surfers, and the waves meet you there — take your pick. You can’t pass by one of the local wonders: the colored sands of Chamarel create an unreal picture of seven colors. Black River Gorges National Park will delight you with tropical forests, waterfalls, and wild animals. And our journey doesn’t end here: we continue our Indian Ocean cruise, with a stop on the Seychelles islands. This is an archipelago made up of 115 islands, with a multitude of nature reserves and beaches; among them, Bo-Valon and Anse Takamaka are especially worth highlighting.
Black River Gorges National Park will offer you not only lush vegetation, but you’ll also see giant tortoises and other rare exotic animals with your own eyes. Next on our collective tourist enjoyment will be the Maldives. A miracle of a thousand coral islands that undoubtedly makes you put on a mask and dive headfirst into the wonderful underwater world. Here, fish markets provide excellent food for your taste buds. In the country’s capital, Malé, restaurants serve delicious, colorful Maldivian dishes, whose price is symbolic, and shops with national clothing will delight your eyes. And for food for the mind, a visit to Hukuru-Miisi Mosque (Friday Mosque) — its walls are lovingly decorated with carvings in white coral.
Cruises with visits to the Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius lose weight without a visit to Madagascar. A pearl, a true treasure, the world’s fourth largest island, where a tropical climate prevails. Most of the island is a high plateau with volcanic massifs that attract rock climbers and ascent lovers. The animal world is unique: 80% of the fauna lives exclusively in Madagascar and is found nowhere else in the world. Worth visiting is the Abohimanga hill, on whose slopes you can see palaces and the burial sites of local leaders. You can also see baobabs near the country’s capital, Antananarivo; an entire avenue of these giant trees will make you feel small, as if the trees were once big.
