Sri Lanka Cruise Comparison
48 upcoming sailings from 8 cruise lines
Sri Lanka 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: Sri Lanka cruises on Waterways Cruise: 48 upcoming sailings from 8 cruise lines (7 ocean, 1 river). Lowest starting fares run from $5,059 per person (Azamara Cruises) to $25,398 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Regent Seven Seas Cruises lists the most sailings (15). 1 sailing starts and 2 end in Sri Lanka.
Which cruise lines sail to Sri Lanka, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 8 lines with upcoming Sri Lanka 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 a Sri Lanka cruise?
A sailing counts as a Sri Lanka cruise if it will call at least once at a Sri Lanka ship port. That covers ocean and river sailings, whether Sri Lanka is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 48 upcoming sailings, 1 starts in Sri Lanka and 2 end in Sri Lanka. The other 45 (94%) visit Sri Lanka as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and other countries. Ocean sailings call at Colombo, Hambantota, Galle and Trincomalee.
- Sri Lanka cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Sri Lanka ship port.
- Starts in Sri Lanka
- The first stop is a Sri Lanka ship port: 1 sailing.
- Ends in Sri Lanka
- The last stop is a Sri Lanka ship port: 2 sailings, 0 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Sri Lanka is a port of call on a longer route: 45 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Sri Lanka (7)
7 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Sri Lanka: 47 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The busiest ship ports are Colombo, Hambantota, Galle and Trincomalee.
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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 Sri Lanka, with 17 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (15). Starting fares begin at $14,800 per person with Silversea Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 15 | $25,398 | 16–39 nights (typically 17) | 4 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator and Seven Seas Splendor |
| Silversea Cruises | 2 | $14,800 | 16 nights | 2 · Silver Dawn and Silver Muse |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (1)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. One luxury ocean line sails to Sri Lanka, with 14 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $5,399 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 14 | $5,399 | 16–96 nights (typically 16) | 3 · Oceania Marina, Oceania Nautica and Oceania Vista |
Premium ocean cruise lines (4)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Four premium ocean lines sail to Sri Lanka, with 16 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 |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 5 | On request | 10–19 nights (typically 10) | 2 · ms Europa and ms Europa 2 |
| Crystal Cruises | 3 | $13,410 | 20–65 nights (typically 20) | 1 · Crystal Symphony |
| Viking Cruises | 2 | $14,999 | 34–62 nights (typically 34) | 1 · Viking Neptune |
River cruise lines in Sri Lanka (1)
1 river cruise line has upcoming sailings that call at Sri Lanka: 1 in all.
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Luxury river cruise lines (1)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. One luxury river line sails to Sri Lanka, with 1 upcoming sailing. Starting fares begin at $15,370 per person with Scenic Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 1 | $15,370 | 22 nights | 1 · Scenic Aura |
Sri Lanka cruise ports
Every Sri Lanka 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 (4)
- Colombo 32
- Hambantota 23
- Galle 14
- Trincomalee 2
See them all in the Sri Lanka cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Sri Lanka cruises page.
How to choose a Sri Lanka cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Regent Seven Seas Cruises lists the most upcoming Sri Lanka sailings (15).
- Lowest starting fare: Azamara Cruises, from $5,059 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 2 lines, 17 sailings, from $14,800. Luxury lines: 2 lines, 15 sailings, from $5,399. Premium lines: 4 lines, 16 sailings, from $5,059.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want Sri Lanka as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Sri Lanka on the Sri Lanka 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.
- Sri Lanka cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Sri Lanka ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Sri Lanka when its first or last stop is a Sri Lanka ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Sri Lanka 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 48 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 Sri Lanka cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Sri Lanka?
8 cruise lines have upcoming Sri Lanka sailings on Waterways Cruise: 7 sail ocean or expedition itineraries and 1 sail river itineraries. Regent Seven Seas Cruises lists the most sailings (15).
How much does a Sri Lanka cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $5,059 per person, double occupancy, with Azamara 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 Sri Lanka?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises. Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Sri Lanka?
Yes. 1 of 48 upcoming sailings start in Sri Lanka and 2 end there; 0 do both. The other 45 (94%) visit Sri Lanka as a port of call on a longer route.
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Sri Lanka cruise port guide →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 September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 15, 2026
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