India Cruise Comparison
57 upcoming sailings from 8 cruise lines
India cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: India cruises on Waterways Cruise: 57 upcoming sailings from 8 cruise lines (6 ocean, 2 river). Lowest starting fares run from $4,399 per person (Oceania Cruises) to $25,398 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Oceania Cruises lists the most sailings (16). 22 sailings start and 22 end in India.
Which cruise lines sail to India, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 8 lines with upcoming India sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as an India cruise?
A sailing counts as an India cruise if it will call at least once at an India ship port. That covers ocean and river sailings, whether India is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 57 upcoming sailings, 22 start in India, 22 end in India and 17 begin and end there. The other 30 (53%) visit India as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other countries. Ocean sailings call at Mumbai, Kochi, Mormugao, Mangalore and Chennai. River sailings call at Chandannagar, Kalna, Kolkata, Mothīhāri and Murshidābād on the Ganges.
- India cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at an India ship port.
- Starts in India
- The first stop is an India ship port: 22 sailings.
- Ends in India
- The last stop is an India ship port: 22 sailings, 17 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- India is a port of call on a longer route: 30 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in India (6)
6 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at India: 49 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Singapore, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The busiest ship ports are Mumbai, Kochi, Mormugao, Mangalore and Chennai.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (2)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Two ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to India, with 10 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (8). Starting fares begin at $7,450 per person with Silversea Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 8 | $25,398 | 17–27 nights (typically 17) | 3 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Splendor |
| Silversea Cruises | 2 | $7,450 | 16–22 nights (typically 16) | 1 · Silver Muse |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (1)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. One luxury ocean line sails to India, with 16 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $4,399 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 16 | $4,399 | 16–96 nights (typically 16) | 3 · Oceania Marina, Oceania Nautica and Oceania Vista |
Premium ocean cruise lines (2)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Two premium ocean lines sail to India, with 9 upcoming sailings between them. Azamara Cruises has the most (6). Starting fares begin at $5,059 per person with Azamara Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Cruises | 6 | $5,059 | 28–93 nights (typically 16) | 1 · Azamara Onward |
| Crystal Cruises | 3 | $13,410 | 20–65 nights (typically 20) | 1 · Crystal Symphony |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (1)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. One contemporary ocean line sails to India, with 14 upcoming sailings. Fares are available on request.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 14 | On request | 2–7 nights (typically 3) | 1 · Norwegian Sky |
River cruise lines in India (2)
2 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at India: 8 in all. The busiest ship ports are Chandannagar, Kalna, Kolkata, Mothīhāri and Murshidābād.
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Luxury river cruise lines (2)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Two luxury river lines sail to India, with 8 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (5). Starting fares begin at $9,365 per person with Scenic Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 5 | $9,365 | 16–24 nights (typically 16) | 1 · Scenic Aura |
| Uniworld | 3 | On request | 12–15 nights (typically 15) | 1 · Ganges Voyager 2 |
India cruise ports
Every India ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (6)
River ports (7)
See them all in the India cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the India cruises page.
How to choose an India cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Oceania Cruises lists the most upcoming India sailings (16).
- Lowest starting fare: Oceania Cruises, from $4,399 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 2 lines, 10 sailings, from $7,450. Luxury lines: 3 lines, 24 sailings, from $4,399. Premium lines: 2 lines, 9 sailings, from $5,059. Contemporary lines: 1 line, 14 sailings.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want India as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in India on the India cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- India cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at an India ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in India when its first or last stop is an India ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming India sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 57 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about India cruises
Which cruise lines sail to India?
8 cruise lines have upcoming India sailings on Waterways Cruise: 6 sail ocean or expedition itineraries and 2 sail river itineraries. Oceania Cruises lists the most sailings (16).
How much does a India cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $4,399 per person, double occupancy, with Oceania Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in India?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises. Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises and Uniworld.
Can you start or end a cruise in India?
Yes. 22 of 57 upcoming sailings start in India and 22 end there; 17 do both. The other 30 (53%) visit India as a port of call on a longer route.
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Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 29, 2026
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