Another cruiseliner arrives in Maldives with almost 2,000 tourists

Another cruiseliner arrived in the Maldives today with almost 2,000 tourists.

Maldives Immigration said ‘MV Costa Deliziosa’ arrived in the Maldives after sailing from Colombo, Sri Lanka.

According to the authority, the vessel is carrying 1,855 passengers along with 881 crew members. Immigration officers from the Seaport Division have completed clearance procedures for everyone on board.

En-route clearance was provided by the Seaport Division officers for 1,855 passengers and 881 crew members aboard MV Costa Deliziosa, which arrived in Malé, Maldives from Colombo Port, Sri Lanka today. pic.twitter.com/hLFNaRw3Zt

— Maldives Immigration (@ImmigrationMV) March 4, 2026

Mohamed Nasheed, President of the Maldives Association of Yacht Agents (MAYA), which represents cruise operators in the country, said the ship is set to depart at 18:00pm this evening.

Its arrival comes shortly after a February 14 visit by another cruise ship, 'Queen Anne,' operated by the first cruise liner company to ever call at the Maldives. That vessel brought 2,669 tourists and 1,235 crew members.

The Maldives regularly receives a considerable number of cruise tourists each year. In 2025, the country recorded more than two million tourist arrivals, with most visitors coming from key markets including Russia, China, and the United Kingdom.