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Indian Ocean Cruises

From the white sands, blue skies, and crystal-clear waters of the Maldives and Seychelles, to worldwide crossings and in-depth exploration cruises of the continents surrounding the Indian Ocean. Explore atolls and snorkel coral reefs, meet 125 year old tortoise, take jungle walks to see exotic and rare palms. Relax on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Explore paradise in the Indian Ocean by cruise ship.

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8 Days Mahe to Mahe

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20 Days Mombasa to Mahe

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Ponant
It's time to join Ponant's team of experienced naturalist guides and expedition experts to discover some of the world’s most distant and sought-after shores,...more venture into the heart of extreme lands and be immersed in nature on one of many Zodiac outings and shore excursions. Whether you dream of stepping foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, witnessing the incredible rise of Montgomery reef in the Kimberley or meeting and interacting with local communities in the Arctic, Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions can take you there.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Luxury Expeditions
Fleet Size:13
Viking
A Viking ocean cruise is the discerning traveller’s dream. Whether you choose to visit Scandinavia, Asia, the Mediterranean or the Americas, our itineraries...more are designed to immerse you in the history and culture of each destination. With us, you could be exploring a local food market with our head chef one day and experiencing an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a world-famous museum the next. Our state-of-the-art small ships take you right into the heart of each destination, and you won’t find any casinos or kids on board. Plus, our fares include just about everything you need - from meals, beverages and Wi-Fi to a culturally enriching shore excursion at every port of call. This unique combination of features has become affectionately known as ‘the Viking difference’. Viking is the world’s leading small-ship cruise line, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board to discover the Viking difference for yourself.
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Budget:Premium
Known For:Thinking Persons Cruise
Fleet Size:14
Oceania
You can sail to the far corners of the globe on Oceania's small, luxurious ships, but you’ll always feel like you’re coming home to family. From the moment...more you step on board, you’ll feel cared for and cared about because our dedication to service comes from the heart. Our ships radiate warmth and character among their true elegance. All boast exquisite appointments and details one would only expect to find in a luxurious, private estate. With up to six open-seating, gourmet restaurants to choose from, dining is a central highlight of the Oceania Cruises experience and guests may dine when, where and with whom they wish.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Finest Cuisine at Sea
Fleet Size:7

Discover Must do Indian Ocean cruise experiences and highlights

Explore Nature on Desrochers Island

Explore Nature on Desrochers Island

Walk among this Seychelle island’s nature with a naturalist to guide and point out the highlights, while you also look for giant tortoise and nesting turtles.

Cruise on a Dhoni

Cruise on a Dhoni

Take a traditional cruise on a dhoni in amongst the islands of the Maldives, stopping in azure waters to snorkel the abundant reefs.

Relax at Anse Source D’Argent

Relax at Anse Source D’Argent

Anse Source D’Argent, on La Digue Island is alluring white sands and turquoise sea, palm trees and other-worldly looking boulders. Swim, relax and take photos.

Marvel at the Coco de Mer

Marvel at the Coco de Mer

Wander under a canopy of palm forests in the World Heritage-listed Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve on the island of Praslin, to see the unique, rare coco de mer palm among other rare plant species.

Visit an Uninhabited Paradise

Visit an Uninhabited Paradise

Drop anchor and take a dip in the pristine bays of uninhabited islands of the Seychelles accessible only to smaller ships. Snorkel the coral reefs and see sea turtles in this azure paradise.

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