What is the best time to visit Male on a cruise?

The best time to visit Male depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.

When is Male busiest for cruise traffic?

Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.

Which cruise itineraries usually include Male?

Common upcoming itinerary families that include Male include Persian Gulf Repositioning via Male & Muscat, Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou, and Japan One-Way via Hong Kong, Kaohsiung & Incheon. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.

How should I compare cruises that visit Male?

Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.

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Male Cruise Port

Male is a cruise port stop with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic across the cruise calendar.

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What to expect in Male

How busy does Male get?

This is usually a quieter cruise stop.

Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.

Typical day: ~750 passengers
Busy day: 2,500+ passengers
Multiple ships on 0% of days

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September 2026

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Where Male fits into a cruise

Male is most commonly visited on Southeast Asia itineraries, often alongside Colombo and Port Louis .

Commonly arrives from

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Galle

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Salalah

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When to cruise to Male

Cruise ships visit during 7 months of the year.

Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.

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Who sails here?

Ships visiting Male typically carry around 731 guests, with Vasco Da Gama, Seven Seas Voyager, and Oceania Nautica calling most often.

Most frequently visiting ships

1 Vasco Da Gama 7 calls
2 Seven Seas Voyager 4 calls
3 Oceania Nautica 2 calls
4 Silver Dawn 1 call
5 Vista 1 call

Next port calls

Oct 24 Oceania Nautica

Oct 25 Oceania Nautica

Feb 23 Seven Seas Voyager

Feb 24 Seven Seas Voyager

Mar 23 Silver Dawn

Male Cruise Port

What to expect in Male

How busy does Male get?

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September 2026

Where Male fits into a cruise

When to cruise to Male

Who sails here?

Port Louis → Male → Kochi → Mumbai (ex Bombay)

Cape Town → Port Elizabeth → Valencia → Barcelona

Singapore → Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang) → Abu Dhabi → Doha

Tokyo → Shimizu → Male → Salalah

Ho Chi Minh City → Kâmpóng Saôm → Male → Salalah

Manila → Hong Kong → Male → Salalah

Persian Gulf Repositioning via Male & Muscat

Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou

Japan One-Way via Hong Kong, Kaohsiung & Incheon

Southeast Asia Repositioning: Ho Chi Minh City, Kâmpóng Saôm & Laem Chabang

Southeast Asia One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Keelung

Southeast Asia One-Way via Port Klang, Phuket & Mumbai

Male Cruise Port

What to expect in Male

How busy does Male get?

Check your date

September 2026

Where Male fits into a cruise

When to cruise to Male

Who sails here?

Cruises that visit Male

Port Louis → Male → Kochi → Mumbai (ex Bombay)

Cape Town → Port Elizabeth → Valencia → Barcelona

Singapore → Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang) → Abu Dhabi → Doha

Tokyo → Shimizu → Male → Salalah

Ho Chi Minh City → Kâmpóng Saôm → Male → Salalah

Manila → Hong Kong → Male → Salalah

Cruise routes that include Male

Persian Gulf Repositioning via Male & Muscat

Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou

Japan One-Way via Hong Kong, Kaohsiung & Incheon

Southeast Asia Repositioning: Ho Chi Minh City, Kâmpóng Saôm & Laem Chabang

Southeast Asia One-Way via Shimizu, Kobe & Keelung

Southeast Asia One-Way via Port Klang, Phuket & Mumbai

FAQ about cruises visiting Male

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