Indian Ocean Cruises 2028

Where Do Indian Ocean Cruises Go in 2028?

The Indian Ocean sailings on sale for 2028 cover a wide sweep of the world, from extended world cruises that take in ports across three or more continents, to focused voyages through Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The single biggest share of sailings forms part of world cruise itineraries — grand voyages running well beyond a month that use the Indian Ocean as a passage between major regions. If you want immersion rather than a taster, these are the sailings to look at first.

Southeast Asia is the next most popular choice, with itineraries sailing through some of the region’s most varied waters. South Africa and the broader Africa region follow, with Cape Town appearing as both a turnaround port and a call on longer voyages. The Middle East, the Seychelles and a handful of Mediterranean sailings round out the picture. Durations run from 12 nights up to 176 nights, with a median around 50 nights — so a good number of these are proper long-haul voyages, not short breaks.

Which Ports Do These Sailings Use?

Embarkation ports for 2028 Indian Ocean sailings are spread across the globe, reflecting the grand scale of these itineraries. The main departure points are:

• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — the busiest single embarkation port among these sailings. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail from either — worth checking both.
• Singapore — a major gateway for Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean itineraries, and also one of the top disembarkation points.
• Los Angeles, California — particularly useful for world cruise departures heading westbound.
• Sydney, Australia — for Australia and New Zealand sailings that cross into the Indian Ocean.
• San Francisco, California — another west-coast option for world cruise departures.
• Doha, Qatar — a Middle East embarkation point for sailings through the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean.

On the disembarkation side, Cape Town is the most common end point, followed by Fort Lauderdale, Rome (Civitavecchia), Port Louis and Singapore. The majority of these sailings are one-way — 38 of the 45 on sale — so you will need to arrange a flight home from wherever the cruise ends. Our team can book that return leg, along with any hotel nights you need at either end.

Which Cruise Lines Sail the Indian Ocean in 2028?

Princess Cruises leads the way with the most sailings, followed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, whose all-inclusive approach suits the longer itineraries here particularly well. Cruise1st Packages offer a selection of cruise-inclusive options with flights, hotels and transfers bundled in. Hapag Lloyd Cruises brings a premium expedition-style offering, while Costa Cruises and Cunard each have a handful of Indian Ocean sailings.

If you are weighing up lines, bear in mind that Regent Seven Seas sails on an all-inclusive basis, which changes the budgeting conversation considerably on a 50-night voyage. Princess gives you a choice of fare tiers so you can decide what to include. Cunard fare types include flexible options with priority stateroom selection and complimentary shuttle buses at ports, as well as last-minute saver fares if you are comfortable with a pre-allocated cabin.

The Ships Sailing in 2028

Six ships carry the bulk of these Indian Ocean sailings. Here is what each one offers.

Coral Princess — Princess Cruises

With 11 sailings, Coral Princess is the most active ship in this collection. At 91,627 GT, her slim profile means she can reach narrow waterways and small island ports that larger ships simply cannot enter — a genuine advantage on Indian Ocean itineraries that reward flexibility. On board, the Universe Lounge runs three revolving stages for cabaret, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and lectures, while the Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria give you premium dining options on longer voyages. The adults-only Sanctuary on deck is a quieter retreat when you want it.

Coral Princess cabin grades — see the full Coral Princess cabin and deck plans:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m², sleeps up to 4. Mid-deck position keeps motion minimal and access central.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m², sleeps up to 4. Large panoramic window with unobstructed sea views — the key step up from inside cabins on a long voyage.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — approximately 23 m² including balcony, sleeps up to 4. Around 50% more space than a standard balcony, which counts on a 50-night sailing.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m², sleeps up to 4. A full separate seating zone and considerably more living space than a mini-suite.

Princess Cruises Fare Tiers

Princess offers 3 main fare levels on these sailings:

• Princess Standard — the base fare covering the cruise itself. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages can be added after booking.
• Princess Plus — adds 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating.
• Drop N Go Plus — the same Princess Plus inclusions on late-availability departures.

Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Explorer — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises positions itself on space, inclusivity and destination immersion — a fitting combination for extended Indian Ocean voyages. Seven Seas Mariner has 5 sailings here; Seven Seas Explorer has 4. Both sail all-inclusive, which on a voyage of this length means drinks, speciality dining, excursions and gratuities are wrapped into one price.

On Seven Seas Mariner, the Signature Suite SG measures 111.9 m² and includes a private verandah of over 74 m² — nearly 3 times the size of a standard balcony. If you are spending 50 or more nights at sea, the difference between a cramped cabin and a suite of this size is felt every single day. Full details on suite grades are on the Seven Seas Mariner cabins and deck plans page, and the equivalent for Seven Seas Explorer cabins and deck plans is also available.

Costa Deliziosa — Costa Cruises

Costa Deliziosa is the only Costa ship with dedicated golf facilities — a golf simulator and outdoor putting green on deck — which makes her stand out on longer sailings where variety matters. The Samsara Spa spans 3,500 m² across 2 decks, with a thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite. The glass-roofed pool deck has a retractable cover and a giant cinema screen for open-air film nights. Costa’s Comfort Plus fare includes full board, unlimited drinks and 24-hour room service; the All Inclusive tier adds the My Drinks Plus package. See the Costa Deliziosa cabin and deck plans for the full grade breakdown.

Costa Deliziosa cabin grades:

• Inside cabin I1 — 14 m², sleeps up to 4. The roomiest standard inside grade on the ship, 2 m² larger than I2/I3/I4.
• Sea-view cabin E1 — 16 m², sleeps up to 4. The largest standard sea-view grade, providing 2 m² more than E2.
• Balcony cabin with sea view B1 — 14 m², sleeps up to 4. Lower-deck position means the gentlest ship movement — a good choice if you are a less experienced cruiser.
• Grand Suite GS — 36 m², sleeps up to 4. Considerably more spacious than all other suite grades on board.

MSC Sinfonia

MSC Sinfonia is a Lirica-class ship of 65,542 GT, and her compact size opens up smaller harbours that larger vessels cannot reach. She carries 94 balcony cabins, a top-deck water park with slides, and the Aurea Spa with thermal suite. The Teatro San Carlo hosts Broadway-style productions; dedicated LEGO and Chicco children’s zones make her a strong family option. Cabin details are on the MSC Sinfonia cabins and deck plans page.

Volendam — Holland America Line

Volendam brings Holland America Line‘s signature style to 2 Indian Ocean sailings. Signature touches include the upscale French cuisine at Le Cirque, live shows at the Frans Hals Show Lounge, and fresh flowers displayed throughout the ship — details that add a distinct character to longer voyages. Cabin options are detailed on the Volendam cabins and deck plans page.

Are There Any Discounts on 2028 Indian Ocean Cruises?

A number of Indian Ocean sailings in 2028 carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. On the sailings measured, reductions reach up to 10% on a small number of departures, though most discounted sailings are reduced by around 4%. Fare types across the lines include options such as last-minute fares and promotional packages — the exact offers available depend on the sailing and change regularly, so it is worth speaking to our team to check what is current on the specific departure you are looking at.

If you are looking at a fully all-inclusive fare, Regent Seven Seas and Costa’s Comfort Plus and All Inclusive tiers bundle in drinks and dining, which can represent strong value on a voyage of 50 nights or more. Cunard’s Saver fare gives you the lowest price in exchange for a pre-allocated stateroom and full payment at booking — a good fit if your plans are fixed.

Make It a Complete Holiday

The vast majority of these sailings start at a port that requires a flight from the UK — Los Angeles, Singapore, Sydney, San Francisco and Doha are the main embarkation points. That means the cruise itself is the centrepiece of a longer trip, and there is a lot to organise around it. Cruise1st can put the whole thing together: flights out, hotel nights before you board, transfers between airport and port, tours at either end, and travel insurance — all on one booking. On a 50-night Indian Ocean voyage, getting that right at the start makes a real difference to how the trip feels.

A small number of these itineraries do sail from UK ports, so if you prefer to travel by road or rail and board without a flight, our team can check what is available and, where needed, add parking or a hotel the night before. Whatever the departure point, we help you choose the right cabin grade and fare inclusions for your circumstances — that is what booking with a specialist, rather than directly with the cruise line, actually gets you.

We’re cruise specialists — every offer is a cruise or a Cruise1st Package. Our team can build flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your cruise, as a bundle or a fully custom holiday.

Explore Related 2028 Sailings

If you are planning around 2028 and want to compare what else is available, the pages below cover the same year from different angles. Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 is a strong match if Southeast Asia is your focus alongside or instead of the Indian Ocean. For the full picture of what Princess is doing in 2028, Princess Cruises 2028 covers all their itineraries. World Cruise 2028 with Cunard goes deeper on Cunard’s grand voyage offering, and World Cruises 2028 covers all lines.

Closer to home, Mediterranean cruises in 2028 and Southeast Asia 2028 cruises are worth a look if you want a shorter itinerary in one of the regions these Indian Ocean sailings also touch. For the full range of what is on sale this year, all 2028 cruises gives you the broadest view, or browse the full cruise search to filter by line, ship or duration.

Planning around a particular departure port? 2028 cruises from Liverpool, 2028 sailings from Southampton and all-inclusive no-fly Southampton 2028 cruises cover the main UK departure options. If you are comparing 2028 with the year before, world cruises in 2027 from Southampton and Mediterranean cruises in 2027 remain popular with readers still weighing their timing.

You might also find the Indian Ocean cruises destination guide and the broader world cruises destination hub useful as you plan — they sit above this page and cover the regions in more depth.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.