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Every voyage on water, planned end to end.
Compare 147 cruise lines across 28 destinations, then let one team handle the visa, insurance, shore excursions and forex. Built for travellers everywhere — with deep expertise for travellers from India.
Five services, one booking
Everything for a trip on water
Cruises, boats, yachts & ferries
147 cruise lines, 28 destinations, ferries and private charters worldwide.
Visa Desk
A named expert, a checklist and apply-by dates — opened automatically when you book.
Cruise insurance
Medical evacuation at sea, missed port, cabin confinement and cancellation.
Shore excursions
Small-group and private tours with a back-to-ship guarantee.
Forex
Forex cards and cash in 25+ currencies through RBI-authorised partners.
Best right now
Where to cruise in November and December
Caribbean & Bahamas
The Caribbean has cruises all year, but December to April is the dry, sunny peak. Hurricane season runs June to November, with…
Hawaii, Mexico & the Pacific coast
Hawaii can be cruised year-round, either inter-island from Honolulu or on 14–16 night round trips from the US west coast. Mexican…
South America, Patagonia & the Panama Canal
South American cruises sail the southern summer, November to March, rounding Cape Horn between Buenos Aires and Valparaíso or…
Antarctica
Antarctica's cruise season is November to March, mostly from Ushuaia (Argentina) across the Drake Passage — or by fly-cruise from…
Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos can be visited year-round on small licensed ships. December to May is warmer with calmer seas; June to November is…
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia cruises run all year from Singapore, with the best weather from November to April on the Thailand and Malaysia…
12 ways to sail
Choose your kind of cruise
Mainstream ocean cruises
Big resort ships with water parks, Broadway-style shows, dozens of restaurants and fares that make cruising…
Premium ocean cruises
Mid-size ships with better food, calmer public spaces and longer, port-rich itineraries — the sweet spot…
Luxury & ultra-luxury cruises
Small, all-suite ships and yacht-style vessels where drinks, gratuities and often excursions are included and…
Expedition & polar cruises
Ice-class ships with Zodiacs, naturalist teams and kayaks, sailing to Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, the…
European river cruises
Slim river ships that dock in the centre of Vienna, Budapest, Amsterdam, Paris and Porto — unpack once and…
Nile cruises
Floating hotels and wooden dahabiyas between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at Karnak, the Valley of the Kings,…
Asian river cruises
The Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam, the Yangtze's Three Gorges, and Myanmar's Irrawaddy — village life…
India river cruises
The Ganga from Varanasi to Kolkata, the Brahmaputra through Assam and the Sundarbans mangroves — India's…
Americas river & coastal cruises
The Mississippi and Columbia rivers, New England and Alaska's Inside Passage on small US ships, the Amazon,…
Galápagos cruises
Small, licensed ships with naturalist guides on fixed national-park itineraries — the only practical way to…
Canal & hotel barge cruises
Hotel barges with a chef through Burgundy and the Canal du Midi — or a self-drive boat you skipper yourself,…
Coastal, sailing & small-ship cruises
Norway's coastal voyages, tall ships under sail, Croatian island-hopping on small ships, Fiji and the…
Why book with Xciting Cruising
Best Price Promise
Find the same cruise cheaper within 24 hours of booking and we refund the difference.
Free 48-hour holds
Hold a cabin while your family decides — no payment needed.
All-in pricing
Fare, taxes, fees and gratuities shown before you pay. No surprises.
Low deposits & EMI
Secure most sailings with a deposit; pay the balance later or in instalments.
Visa Desk built in
Every port checked for your passport, with deadlines and a named expert.
Real specialists
Talk to people who have sailed — by WhatsApp, phone or email.
Popular cruise lines
Start with a favourite
Royal Caribbean International
Operator of the world's largest cruise ships, packed with surf simulators, zip lines, ice rinks and full Broadway productions. Sails worldwide,…
MSC Cruises
Europe's largest cruise line and a family-owned Swiss brand with a European, multilingual feel. Big presence in the Mediterranean all year, the Gulf…
Celebrity Cruises
Modern, design-led ships with excellent food and The Retreat suite class. Edge-class ships feature the Magic Carpet, a moving deck…
Viking (ocean & expedition)
Adults-only (18+) ocean ships with Scandinavian design, no casinos, and a shore excursion in every port included. Expedition ships sail Antarctica…
Silversea Cruises
All-suite, butler-served ships with an all-inclusive fare and the industry's widest spread of destinations, from Mediterranean villages to Africa and…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The most inclusive luxury line: unlimited shore excursions, drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi and a pre-cruise hotel night (on many fares) all…
Viking River Cruises
The world's largest river cruise line, with identical Scandinavian-design Longships, one included tour in every port and adults-only…
AmaWaterways
Family-founded line with twin-balcony cabins, included bikes and guided cycling, and wellness programmes. AmaMagna is twice the width of a standard…
Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic
The pioneer of expedition cruising, partnered with National Geographic, with naturalists, photographers and undersea specialists on every…
Ponant
French luxury expedition yachts, including Le Commandant Charcot, a polar icebreaker that reaches the geographic North…
Cordelia Cruises
India's own cruise line, sailing short trips from Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and Chennai to Lakshadweep, Sri Lanka and along the coast. Vegetarian and Jain…
Disney Cruise Line
Family cruising with Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters, theatre-quality shows and rotational dining. Disney Adventure is based in…
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Ferries, yachts & boats
Mediterranean superyacht charters
Charter a crewed yacht by the week, with your own captain, chef and itinerary. Most charters follow…
Caribbean yacht charters
The Caribbean's winter season is ideal for crewed catamarans and motor yachts, island-hopping…
Gulet charters in Türkiye & Greece
A gulet is a wooden motor-sailer with crew and a cook — the classic 'Blue Voyage' along Türkiye's…
Komodo & Raja Ampat by phinisi
Phinisi are handsome wooden schooners rebuilt as cruising yachts, perfect for Komodo dragons, manta…
Mumbai to Mandwa (Alibaug)
About 45–60 minutes
Mumbai to Elephanta Caves
About 1 hour
Port Blair to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) & Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
About 1.5–2.5 hours
Chennai / Kolkata / Visakhapatnam to Port Blair
About 60–70 hours
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Cruise guides
How to choose a cruise line: the 12 types compared
Pick the cruise type first, then the line. Mainstream lines (Royal Caribbean, MSC, Carnival) suit families and…
Cruise, river cruise, ferry or yacht charter: which is right for you?
Choose an ocean cruise for an all-in holiday that visits several countries; a river cruise to see inland cities with…
Best time to cruise every region: month-by-month
Cruise the Caribbean December–April, the Mediterranean May–June or September–October, Alaska and Northern Europe…
How much does a cruise cost? A transparent breakdown
A 7-night mainstream ocean cruise costs roughly US$600–1,500 per person in an inside or ocean-view cabin, and…
Your first cruise: 15 questions answered
On a first cruise you check in online, board at the port 2–4 hours before sailing, attend a short safety drill, and…
Vegetarian, Jain, halal and Indian food on cruises
Every major cruise line serves vegetarian meals at every service. Jain food (no onion, garlic or root vegetables) is…
Frequently asked questions
What does Xciting Cruising do?
Xciting Cruising is a travel company for everything on water — ocean, river and expedition cruises, ferries, yachts and boats — plus the services that make those trips work: visas, cruise insurance, shore excursions and forex. One team, one booking, one place to manage it.
Which cruise lines can I book?
We cover 147 cruise lines across 12 cruise types — from Royal Caribbean, MSC and Norwegian to Silversea, Regent, Viking, AmaWaterways, Lindblad, Ponant, Hurtigruten and Cordelia. See the full A–Z list.
Can I pay in Indian rupees?
Yes. Travellers in India can pay in INR with a low deposit, and card EMI on eligible cards once our payment gateway is live. Prices can be displayed in INR, USD, EUR, GBP, AED, SGD or AUD.
Do you help with visas for cruises?
Yes. Our Visa Desk checks every port on your itinerary for your passport, prepares your checklist and apply-by dates and supports the application. Service from ₹2,000 per traveller.
Are your prices cheaper than booking direct?
Cruise lines set most fares, so we match the line's price and add value: free holds, our Best Price Promise, included services and expert advice. If you find the same cruise cheaper within 24 hours of booking, we refund the difference.
Can you book ferries and yacht charters?
Yes — from Mumbai–Mandwa and Andaman catamarans to Greek island ferries, Kerala houseboats, Komodo phinisi and Mediterranean superyacht charters.
Is it safe to book a cruise online with you?
Payments run through a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway, your booking is confirmed by the cruise line in writing, and our team is reachable by phone, email and WhatsApp before, during and after your trip.