Indian Cruise Liner Brings Over 600 Tourists to the Maldives
MS Nautica cruise liner arrives in Maldives | Photo: Maldives Immigration
An Indian cruise liner has arrived in the Maldives, bringing a large group of international visitors to the country.
The vessel, MS Nautica, carried 610 tourists and 397 crew members, making its journey from the Indian port of Mormugao. This marks the eighth cruise ship to visit the Maldives this year.
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En-route clearance was provided for 610 passengers and 397 crew members from MS Nautica, which arrived from Mormugao Port, India to Malé, Maldives, on 4th May 2025. pic.twitter.com/LnegZFxKQH— Maldives Immigration (@ImmigrationMV) May 5, 2025
The Seaport Division of Maldives Immigration completed the clearance process for the passengers and crew upon arrival. The Maldives continues to attract cruise tourism, with regular visits from international cruise lines contributing to the tourism sector. In March, the luxury cruise liner MS Insignia, operated by the Oceania Cruise Company, arrived in the Maldives with approximately 1,000 tourists on board.
Recognising the contribution of cruise tourism to the national economy, the government has increased efforts to strengthen the sector. As part of this initiative, work is underway to develop three dedicated harbours in different regions of the country to accommodate cruise ships and support further growth.
With the government’s focus on expanding cruise tourism, overall tourist arrivals in the Maldives have continued to increase. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, the Maldives has recorded over 856,998 visitors so far this year.
