Mauritius Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
17 ships from 7 cruise lines
Mauritius cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 62 upcoming sailings on 17 ships from 7 cruise lines visiting Mauritius, calling at 1 place. Cruises can start in Port Louis and end in Port Louis. Of 62 upcoming sailings, 9 start in Mauritius and 12 end there. More Africa cruises.
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See every Mauritius cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Mauritius
Mauritius is a compact volcanic island nation in the Indian Ocean that combines dramatic mountain scenery, coral-sand beaches, UNESCO heritage sites, and a genuinely multicultural Creole, Indian, African, Chinese, and French culture. For the mature American traveler it is best experienced as a boutique stay-over or a port-of-call on an Indian Ocean voyage, where private guides and small-group excursions replace large-coach touring. The cruise hub is Port Louis; the remote outer island of Rodrigues adds an expedition flavor. The optimal travel window is May through December, avoiding the January-to-March cyclone season.
Typical routes
- World-cruise and Indian Ocean loop — large and premium ships use Port Louis on eastbound or westbound world cruises, often paired with Réunion, Madagascar, and South Africa.
- Mascarene expedition — small ships explore Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, and outer islets with a wildlife, hiking, and cultural focus.
Ports overview
Mauritius is a port-of-call destination rather than a cruise homeport. The main gateway is Port Louis; small expedition ships occasionally call at Port Mathurin on Rodrigues. Shore excursions tend to combine colonial history, botanical gardens, sugar and rum heritage, and lagoon or mountain scenery.
Cruise season
Best: May through December (austral winter). January through March brings hot, humid weather and cyclone risk, so itineraries should remain flexible.
Find your Mauritius sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Mauritius, earliest departure first.
27 Days One-Way from Venice to Durban
Visits Mauritius. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Greece
MSC Armonia
23 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Mumbai
Visits Mauritius. Also visits South Africa, France, Seychelles
Silver Muse
19 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Port Louis
Ends in Mauritius. Also visits South Africa, Madagascar, Mayotte
Hanseatic Spirit
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16 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Port Louis
Ends in Mauritius. Also visits South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar
ms Europa 2
19 Days One-Way from Port Louis to Cape Town
Starts in Mauritius. Also visits Madagascar, Mayotte, South Africa
Hanseatic Spirit
15 Days One-Way from Port Louis to Mahe Island Seychelles
Starts in Mauritius. Also visits France, Madagascar, Tanzania
ms Europa 2
13 Days Durban, South Africa Round Trip
Visits Mauritius. Also visits South Africa, France, Mozambique
MSC Armonia
20 Days One-Way from Dubai to Port Louis
Ends in Mauritius. Also visits United Arab Emirates, Oman, Seychelles
Seven Seas Voyager
16 Days One-Way from Port Louis to Cape Town
Starts in Mauritius. Also visits France, Madagascar, Mozambique
Seven Seas Voyager
15 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Port Louis
Ends in Mauritius. Also visits South Africa, Mayotte, Madagascar
Seven Seas Voyager
62 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Barcelona
Visits Mauritius. Also visits South Africa, Mayotte, Madagascar
Seven Seas Voyager
16 Days One-Way from Port Louis to Doha Qatar
Starts in Mauritius. Also visits Seychelles, Maldives, Oman
Seven Seas Voyager
Where Mauritius cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Port Louis (62) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Port Louis (62)
Ships by type: 15 ocean 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Mauritius cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Mauritius cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Mauritius?
1 Mauritius place are visited by 17 ships from 7 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Mauritius cruise?
Best: May through December (austral winter). January through March brings hot, humid weather and cyclone risk, so itineraries should remain flexible.
Sources and further reading
Background on Mauritius draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Mauritius
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority: Mauritius Now – Official Travel Website
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Aapravasi Ghat
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Le Morne Cultural Landscape
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Mauritius
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 11, 2026
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