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title: "Indian Ocean cruises"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean
description: "The Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius by small ship, with some of the clearest snorkeling water anywhere. Compare Indian Ocean cruise prices."
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# 🐚 Indian Ocean cruises

10 ports · 155 sailings · Best time: November - April

The Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Small-ship and expedition cruises dominate here since the islands are spread far apart. The water clarity and marine life are among the best anywhere for snorkeling. These tend to be expensive, longer itineraries, often combined with a land stay.

## Highlights

- Some of the clearest snorkeling water on Earth
- Seychelles granite-boulder beaches
- Maldives overwater and island day visits

## Ports

| Port | Country | Departures | Visits |
|------|------|------|------|
| [Port Louis](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/port-louis.md) | 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 38 | 142 |
| [Pointe des Galets (Réunion)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/pointe-des-galets-reunion.md) | 🇫🇷 Réunion | 0 | 113 |
| [Mahe Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mahe-island-seychelles.md) | 🇸🇨 Seychelles | 9 | 52 |
| [Colombo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/colombo.md) | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 0 | 52 |
| [Male City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/male-city.md) | 🇲🇻 Maldives | 0 | 48 |
| [La Digue Island Seychelles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/la-digue-island-seychelles.md) | 🇸🇨 Seychelles | 0 | 30 |
| [Hambantota](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/hambantota.md) | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 0 | 12 |
| [Praslin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/praslin.md) | 🇸🇨 Seychelles | 0 | 12 |
| [Kochi (Cochin)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/kochi-cochin.md) | 🇮🇳 India | 0 | 4 |
| [Mumbai](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/mumbai.md) | 🇮🇳 India | 0 | 4 |

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