--- title: "Male City Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/male-city description: "An island capital in a turquoise atoll" --- # Male City πŸ‡²πŸ‡» Β· Maldives Β· Indian Ocean > "An island capital in a turquoise atoll" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 48 - **Cruise Lines:** 4 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (28 sailings), Jun (8 sailings), Dec (5 sailings) ## About Male City MalΓ© is the capital of the Maldives, packed onto an island roughly 2km by 1km. Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers to the waterfront. The city is dense, with narrow streets and colourful buildings stacked alongside mosques and markets. The Grand Friday Mosque, with its golden dome, is the most prominent building. The Old Friday Mosque, built from coral stone in 1658, is a UNESCO-listed site. The Local Market and Fish Market on the waterfront are worth visiting for the atmosphere: tuna is sold in large quantities and processed on the spot. Sultan Park has some green space in the otherwise built-up city. Most people visiting the Maldives are headed for the resort islands, but MalΓ© gives a more grounded view of the country. Snorkelling trips to nearby reefs can be arranged from the pier. Dress modestly since it's a conservative Muslim city. The Maldivian Rufiyaa is the currency, though US dollars are accepted at many shops. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** MVR (MVR) - **Language:** Divehi - **Timezone:** Indian/Maldives (UTC+5) ## Location Coordinates: 4.1903, 73.5167 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Male%20City/@4.1903,73.51669,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Male%20City&ll=4.1903,73.51669&z=13) ## Things to Do in Male City Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [MalΓ© Uncovered Heritage, Culture and Hidden Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2b8498ae-e6bd-4ee9-8919-fa451c20ffa5.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (359) | 4h | βœ“ | €54 | Viator | | [4 Hour Highlights of MalΓ© Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/83164d76-feef-4852-8e72-f2f5e5343b99.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (180) | 4h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Private Vacation Photography Session in Male Maldives](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0f16e052-db70-4a03-8a9b-2083ee4632cf.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (72) | 1h | βœ“ | €498 | Viator | | [3 Point Snorkeling Safari](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/95aaa2d8-df67-45e7-bd82-ef525f2d92dd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (75) | 3h | βœ“ | €91 | Viator | | [Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d7b0d6e5-9a11-43b2-854d-c73c306940a7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (53) | 4h | βœ“ | €149 | Viator | | [Private Male City Walking Tour with optional Vilimale tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/96f567f1-fc9b-4076-a819-dcfd6abec9b7.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (45) | 4h | βœ“ | €43 | Viator | | [Greater Male Explorer - Private City Tour by Car or by Walking](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d245d845-5326-4cb1-b4fd-bd40b9dad6da.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (57) | 6h | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [Maldives Adventure Trip](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/878b28c4-f9e2-457e-9a6e-05dd19542c77.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (72) | 6h | βœ“ | €107 | Viator | | [Male' City Walking Tour Explore All the Top Highlights](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/772afac8-5b32-4da6-b0e6-bae6ec7ac089.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (23) | 4h | βœ“ | €27 | Viator | | [Maldives Dreams A Photoshoot of Love & Laughter with Island Todo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a70e4b50-1294-4d9e-b427-83b5d6fead8d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (19) | 2h | βœ“ | €1,132 | Viator | | [Underwater and Drone photoshoot in Maldives](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/48c074b7-bd70-4013-8e55-0c59240cb2dc.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (17) | 5h | βœ“ | €150 | Viator | | [Local Island Day Trip from Hulhumale](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/57e18c2b-9ca0-4f4b-9f73-16559f54132c.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (31) | 6h 30m | βœ“ | €190 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Kochi (Cochin)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/kochi-cochin.md): 385 nm - [Colombo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/colombo.md): 413 nm - [Hambantota](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/hambantota.md): 468 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-route-whisper-mauritius-maldives~AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20281202-19.md)** - **Price:** €1,935 per person (€3,870 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAstella](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidastella.md) - **Duration:** 19 nights - **Departure:** 2028-12-02 - **Itinerary:** Spice Route Whisper – Mauritius & Maldives ## Featured Cruises from Male City Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Monsoon Passage – Seychelles to Bangkok](https://cruisello.com/cruises/monsoon-passage-seychelles-to-bangkok~AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20261120-31.md) | AIDAstella | AIDA Cruises | 2026-11-20 | 31 | €2,499 | | [25 nights - Indian Ocean with Mauritius - from Cape Town/to Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/25-nights-indian-ocean-with-mauritius-from-cape-town-to-singapore~TUI-MEINS6-20261114-25.md) | Mein Schiff 6 | TUI Cruises | 2026-11-14 | 25 | €3,199 | | [Full Horizon Circumnavigation – Sydney, Tokyo & Cape Town](https://cruisello.com/cruises/full-horizon-circumnavigation-sydney-tokyo-cape-town~COSTA-DELIZIOSA-20261124-139.md) | Costa Deliziosa | Costa Cruises | 2026-11-24 | 139 | €19,939 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Male City](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=male_city) (48 sailings) ## Browse - [Indian Ocean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)