Costa Victoria | The name of the Luxurious Cruise Ship that will sail from Mumbai in India to Male in the Maldives, starting this November. People are always talking about the Maldives and its beautiful turquoise coloured waters. The Maldives is known as the most romantic destination in the world. The company, Costa Cruise India will be operating this amazing Cruise. The best way to explore the beautiful islands of the Maldives is on a cruise, no doubt as you will be able to find some hidden spots too. You can take a cruise to the Maldives from India until March 2020 because after that it will not be available. Approximately 2200 passengers can be boarded on the Cruise Ship. Itinerary Options: People can choose from a variety of itinerary options and select the best one for them. Following are the itinerary options that you can choose from: - Seven Nights Cruise from Mumbai in India to Male in the Maldives - Four Nights Cruise from Mumbai to Male - Three Nights Cruise from Cochin in India to Male in the Maldives According to us, a four to five day Cruise trip is enough to explore all around the Beautiful Maldives. People should keep in mind that they may get seasick if they spend a lot of time at the sea. Visa requirements: Indian travelers who will take the Cruise will not be required to carry a Visa for their trip. This news is a relief to many people as getting a Visa is time-consuming. The only requirement is to carry your passports with you and the Passport should have a validity of at least six months from the day the cruise starts. Best time to Visit: Luckily for the travelers, November to March-April happens to be the best time to explore the Maldives. It is the dry season in the Maldives at this time and humidity will be low and you will not witness rains. It makes this timing perfect. Cost of the Cruise: Often, people don't give much attention to their desires of going on a Cruise mainly because of the money factor. Most cruises are expensive and out of the budget for the travelers. But, this cruise journey from India to the Maldives will be affordable. The prices are attractive. The average cost per person starts from Rs. 31,000. The cost will be based on your preference of room, a number of days of the cruise and other such factors. The cruise will depart from two main Ports, Mumbai Port and Cochin(Kochi) Port - The places that you will see on the Mumbai to Male route are Goa, Trivandrum, Colombo, Uligamu etc. - The places that you will see on the Kochi to Male route are Kochi Fort, Trivandrum, Colombo, Kandy etc. The Indian Government has realised the need for making Cruise travel more accessible and affordable as the Indian travellers are becoming more inclined towards sea travel. Facilities and Services on the Cruise Ship: You will find the best luxurious rooms and facilities on the Costa Victoria. The ship has in total 964 Cabins out of which 242 have Private Balcony. There are 20 Suites on the Ship. The top-class facilities that are available on the Cruise will make this a luxurious heaven for you. You can get Spa treatments at the wellness center, along with Sauna and Turkish baths. You can sit in a Jacuzzi with your favorite music and drinks by your side. If you love swimming and want to go for a swim, you can swim in their swimming pools at any time of the day or night. There is also a sports pitch and a Jogging track for all the sports lovers. The ship has all the facilities for its guests to make their stay as memorable and happy as they can. They have a complete array of services for the entertainment of the guests, such as the theatre where you can see performances, amazing lounges, and bars, a casino, disco to dance and party all night. The cruise ship even has a shopping center on-board. For all the bookworms, there is a library where you can sit in peace and read the book of your choice. There are around 10 restaurants on the ship with all types of cuisines available for the guests. You can enjoy delicacies from Indian to Italian. The multi-cuisine restaurants offer a variety of dishes to savour. If you have been planning a cruise trip this year, then your search is over. The cruise on the magnificent Costa Victoria could be the trip of your lifetime. Check out the details of this trip to the most romantic destination on Earth.