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Indian Ocean Cruise & Stay

An Indian Ocean cruise and stay holiday takes you to picturesque beaches, vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, and even the unspoiled wilderness of the South African bush. On your Indian Ocean adventure, you’ll depart from South Africa to Mauritius where you'll find tropical lagoons, on Réunion Island lives endemic creatures like the Réunion cuckooshrike and the Réunion Island gecko, or join the phenomenal natural world of Madagascar, and the verdant luxury of the Maldives. There are very few other cruise and stay options that provide such a diverse range of life-changing locations. Itineraries typically take 16-nights, each one packed with unforgettable moments. Whether you’re viewing lions on the grassy plains of South Africa, or swimming in the warm blue waters of Mauritius, the feeling will stay with you forever. Call our Cruise Experts on 0800 197 8050 to book now and soon you’ll be snorkelling and seafaring your way through your bucket list!

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Best Time To Go

As the Indian Ocean covers such a vast area of the earth and across both hemispheres, the weather and seasons vary significantly throughout. This variation means there’s always a destination available, whether you’re looking for a Summer getaway or some Winter sun.

  • Maldives - December to April for clear sunshine and waters while at sea, and low humidity while on land.
  • Seychelles - April to May and October to November are the transition months, with calm seas and winds perfect for snorkelling and diving.
  • Mauritius - April to June bring the perfect balance of plenty of sun but low humidity for beach days without tropical rain, while September to December sees the peak of the hot season.
  • Reunion - May to October brings cooler air, ideal for exploring the famous volcanic craters inland. The tail end of the season also brings the best window to spot humpback whales in August and September.
  • Madagascar - May to October is the dry season, with clear weather and road access to venture inland and explore the national parks for some lemur spotting.

I’ve cruised around the Maldives in November and Mauritius in June. Both times the weather was perfect for snorkelling with lovely calm seas and just a nice breeze. There were loads of fish to get up and close with off our little tour boat and when relaxing on the beach after the sun was just right and not too humid. Here you can see the view from a helicopter ride I took over Mauritius just how gorgeous the sea is. Goggles and snorkels are a must if you’re not on a tour that provides them (even if just for a quick dip!) and make sure you pack loads of suncream as there isn’t always much shade if you’re doing something active - even in the water!

Vickie Miah - Cruise Expert

Where To Sail From

As well as sailings departing from the Seychelles and Maldives directly, departure ports popular for their variety of sailings to the islands and land tour opportunities in their own right include:

  • South Africa (Cape Town and Durban) - typically heading to Madagascar, Mauritius and the Reunion Islands. Ideal for a Safari adventure before or after your sailing.
  • Kenya (Nairobi and Mombasa) - another great option for safari trips either side of your cruise.
  • India - take in the famous sights of the Golden Triangle before sailing to Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Seychelles.
  • Singapore - a great alternative as many of these sailings are a single leg with a different final destination, such as South Africa or India, giving you the chance to bookend your sailing with two completely different land tour experiences.

We had an absolutely amazing trip to Mauritius, Madagascar and South Africa. The whole process of getting a quote to booking and finally going was brilliant. I love South Africa but hadn’t visited Mauritius or Madagascar before, so the itinerary matched perfectly. Here I am enjoying a ship excursion to Addo Elephant Park in Port Elizabeth - African elephants are my absolute favourite, so was delighted we had such an amazing safari.

Michaela Cadden - Client

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