Indian Ocean Cruises
Everything You Need to Know for Cruising the Indian Ocean – The Best Cruise Lines, Offers & Guides in One Place
The Indian Ocean is one of the world’s most exotic cruise destinations, where paradise islands meet vibrant cultures and breathtaking coastlines. Sail between tropical gems like the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar, or venture further to India and Sri Lanka for rich history and colourful traditions. Whether you’re seeking barefoot luxury, cultural discovery or simply a relaxing escape, an Indian Ocean cruise offers the perfect balance of adventure and indulgence. At Hello Cruise, we bring together the best cruise lines, deals and expert advice to help you find and book your perfect Indian Ocean journey.
Indian Ocean Cruise Itineraries
Indian Ocean cruise itineraries are as diverse as the region itself. Many voyages start in Mauritius, Seychelles or the Maldives, with opportunities to explore nearby islands before venturing further to Madagascar, Réunion, or Africa’s east coast. Longer sailings may include India, Sri Lanka or Oman, while world cruise sectors connect Europe, the Middle East and Africa through the Indian Ocean. You can also sail to the Indian Ocean from Southampton or Cape Town, enjoying a mix of sea days and exciting ports of call. Each itinerary offers something unique, from coral-fringed beaches to bustling spice markets.
Indian Ocean Cruise Deals
At Hello Cruise, we bring together the best Indian Ocean cruise deals from cruise lines and trusted travel agents — all in one place. Whether you’re searching for a luxury island-hopping escape, a repositioning voyage linking continents, or a last-minute getaway, you’ll find discounted fares, added extras and exclusive offers. Compare prices, browse itineraries and book your ideal Indian Ocean cruise without the endless searching.
Voyager of the Seas
The amped up Voyager of the Seas® is packed with more ways to play.Take on three stories of twisting, turning adventure on two high-speed waterslides in The Perfect Storm℠ or go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z℠. Hang ten on the FlowRider℠* surf simulator or recharge and reinvigorate at the spa and adults-only solarium. Plus enjoy Voyager Dunes, ice-skating, rock-climbing wall and totally reimagined spaces for every kid and teen.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Fun-filled
- Family-Friendly
Cruise: Cape Town – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Singapore – Singapore
17 nights
Azamara Pursuit
The launch of Azamara Pursuit in 2018 opened the seas to new itineraries, and the opportunity to provide our guests with more unique and immersive experiences than ever before.Your boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Pursuit® is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.Seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges, a refreshing pool, sun-drenched decks, a revitalising spa…the list goes on. With so many areas to explore onboard Azamara Pursuit, it’s a good thing we have deck plans.One of the best ways to experience the jaw-dropping sights of the Fjords of Norway, and the mesmerising Mediterranean Sea coast lines is from your private veranda. It’s just one of the many benefits exclusive to your wonderfully spacious suite aboard Azamara Pursuit.Escape to a private retreat of polished style, featuring contemporary décor, luxurious linens, plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, turndown treats, and 24-hour room service. (Perhaps we should arrange for a wake-up call?)
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Premium
Cruise: Cape Town – Cape Town – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Durban – Richards Bay – Tôlanaro – Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Port Louis – Male – Cochin – Cochin – Cochin – Colombo – Colombo – Hambantota – Sabang – Singapore
29 nights
Azamara Pursuit
The launch of Azamara Pursuit in 2018 opened the seas to new itineraries, and the opportunity to provide our guests with more unique and immersive experiences than ever before.Your boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Pursuit® is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.Seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges, a refreshing pool, sun-drenched decks, a revitalising spa…the list goes on. With so many areas to explore onboard Azamara Pursuit, it’s a good thing we have deck plans.One of the best ways to experience the jaw-dropping sights of the Fjords of Norway, and the mesmerising Mediterranean Sea coast lines is from your private veranda. It’s just one of the many benefits exclusive to your wonderfully spacious suite aboard Azamara Pursuit.Escape to a private retreat of polished style, featuring contemporary décor, luxurious linens, plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, turndown treats, and 24-hour room service. (Perhaps we should arrange for a wake-up call?)
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Premium
Cruise: Cape Town – Cape Town – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Durban – Richards Bay – Tôlanaro – Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Port Louis
13 nights
Azamara Journey
A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Premium
Cruise: Lisbon – Portimão – Cádiz – Casablanca – Agadir – Funchal, Madeira – La Palma, Canary Islands – Tenerife – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Dakar – Banjul – Jamestown – Walvis Bay – Walvis Bay – Lüderitz – Cape Town – Cape Town – Mossel Bay – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Richards Bay – Durban – Durban – Tôlanaro – Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Port Louis – Antsiranana – Nosy Bé – Mamoudzou – Zanzibar – Zanzibar – Mombasa – Mombasa – La Digue – Praslin Island – Port Victoria – Port Louis
59 nights
Azamara Pursuit
The launch of Azamara Pursuit in 2018 opened the seas to new itineraries, and the opportunity to provide our guests with more unique and immersive experiences than ever before.Your boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Pursuit® is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.Seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges, a refreshing pool, sun-drenched decks, a revitalising spa…the list goes on. With so many areas to explore onboard Azamara Pursuit, it’s a good thing we have deck plans.One of the best ways to experience the jaw-dropping sights of the Fjords of Norway, and the mesmerising Mediterranean Sea coast lines is from your private veranda. It’s just one of the many benefits exclusive to your wonderfully spacious suite aboard Azamara Pursuit.Escape to a private retreat of polished style, featuring contemporary décor, luxurious linens, plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, turndown treats, and 24-hour room service. (Perhaps we should arrange for a wake-up call?)
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Premium
Cruise: Port Louis – Male – Cochin – Cochin – Cochin – Colombo – Colombo – Hambantota – Sabang – Singapore – Celukan Bawang, Bali – Benoa, Bali – Fremantle, Western Australia – Busselton, Western Australia – Adelaide, South Australia – Kangaroo Island, South Australia – Eden, New South Wales – Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, New South Wales – Melbourne, Victoria
37 nights
Azamara Pursuit
The launch of Azamara Pursuit in 2018 opened the seas to new itineraries, and the opportunity to provide our guests with more unique and immersive experiences than ever before.Your boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Pursuit® is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.Seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges, a refreshing pool, sun-drenched decks, a revitalising spa…the list goes on. With so many areas to explore onboard Azamara Pursuit, it’s a good thing we have deck plans.One of the best ways to experience the jaw-dropping sights of the Fjords of Norway, and the mesmerising Mediterranean Sea coast lines is from your private veranda. It’s just one of the many benefits exclusive to your wonderfully spacious suite aboard Azamara Pursuit.Escape to a private retreat of polished style, featuring contemporary décor, luxurious linens, plush cotton robes and slippers, French bath products, fresh flowers, turndown treats, and 24-hour room service. (Perhaps we should arrange for a wake-up call?)
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Premium
Cruise: Port Louis – Male – Cochin – Cochin – Cochin – Colombo – Colombo – Hambantota – Sabang – Singapore
16 nights
Oceania Sirena
The better-than-new Oceania Sirena blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. Every surface of every suite and stateroom is entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed colour palette of soft sea and sky tones surrounds a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises.Beautiful sister ship to charming Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, 670-guest Oceania Sirena embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated fleet and features a few highlights all her own. Better than new, Oceania Sirena includes entirely new suites, staterooms and bathrooms and reflects the same beautifully re-inspired ambiance as her sister ships. She features Tuscan Steak, her signature specialty restaurant, which serves Italian favorites, succulent steaks and fresh seafood inspired by Toscana and Polo Grill, as well as the beloved restaurant Red Ginger. Oceania Sirena offers 2 additional unique, open-seating restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 333 luxurious suites and staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas.
- Small Ship
Cruise: Cape Town – Mossel Bay – Durban – Maputo – Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Male – Colombo – Galle – Phuket – Georgetown, Penang – Port Klang – Singapore
24 nights
Azamara Journey
A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Premium
Cruise: Cape Town – Cape Town – Mossel Bay – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Richards Bay – Durban – Durban – Tôlanaro – Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Port Louis
15 nights
MSC Opera
A refined style, precious materials and attention to detail make MSC Opera a cruise ship that really is something to sing about! She is built along more classic lines than her sisters in the Musica and Fantasia classes, making for a special atmosphere on board while enabling you to visit those destinations that are inaccessible to larger vessels.
- Mega Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
Cruise: Durban – Nosy Ve – Mamoudzou – Port Louis – Port Louis – Possession – Durban
14 nights
Azamara Journey
A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Premium
Cruise: Port Louis – Antsiranana – Nosy Bé – Mamoudzou – Zanzibar – Zanzibar – Mombasa – Mombasa – La Digue – Praslin Island – Port Victoria – Port Louis
16 nights
Popular Indian Ocean Cruise Lines
There’s a fantastic choice of cruise lines sailing the Indian Ocean, each offering its own style and onboard experience. Luxury travellers can enjoy small-ship voyages with Silversea, Seabourn and Regent, where personalised service and boutique ports are the focus. Larger lines like MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean offer great-value holidays combining Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. Cunard, P&O Cruises and Celebrity Cruises often include the region as part of longer world cruise routes or fly-cruises from Dubai. Whether you prefer contemporary comfort or ultra-luxury indulgence, there’s an Indian Ocean cruise line to suit every style of traveller.
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Types of Indian Ocean Cruises
You can explore the Indian Ocean from the UK in several ways – sail from UK ports such as Southampton on a longer no-fly voyage, or fly from the UK to join your ship in gateway ports like Dubai, Mauritius or the Maldives for a sunshine-filled escape. Cruise & Stay packages combine your voyage with extra nights in a luxury resort, ideal for a twin-centre escape. You can also explore different options in our guides to Cruises to the Indian Ocean and Cruises from the Indian Ocean. For indulgence, Luxury and Small Ship Indian Ocean Cruises offer boutique itineraries and five-star service, while Cheap and Last Minute Indian Ocean Cruises deliver great value and savings.
Top Indian Ocean Cruising FAQs
When is the best time to cruise the Indian Ocean?
The best months are typically November to April, when the weather is warm, sunny and calm across the islands.
Which destinations can I visit on an Indian Ocean cruise?
Popular stops include the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion, India, Sri Lanka and East Africa.
Do Indian Ocean cruises depart from the UK?
Yes – some world cruise itineraries from Southampton include Indian Ocean sectors, though most travellers fly to join their ship in Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles or Dubai.
Are Indian Ocean cruises luxury or mainstream?
Both – luxury small ships are very popular here, but larger lines like MSC also offer great-value options.
Our Top Indian Ocean Cruise Advice!
The Indian Ocean covers a vast region, so it’s worth deciding what type of holiday you’d like. If you want beach relaxation, itineraries including the Maldives or Seychelles are ideal. For wildlife and adventure, Madagascar and Réunion are highlights, while India and Sri Lanka are perfect for culture-seekers. Cruises often feature longer sea days, so choose a ship with the right onboard facilities for your style – whether that’s luxury suites, family activities, or wellness and dining. Booking excursions early is recommended, especially for wildlife trips or guided cultural tours that sell out quickly.