Maldives or Mauritius for a honeymoon?
The short answer
Pick Maldives if…
you care most about overwater villas, privacy, snorkelling & diving and slow mornings.
Comfort week for two: ₹6,01,454 · Best Jan–Apr, Jun
Pick Mauritius if…
you care most about mountains, road trips, countryside and jungle.
Comfort week for two: ₹3,25,529 · Best May, Sep–Nov
Mauritius is the cheaper of the two: a comfortable week for two costs about ₹3,25,529 on the ground, against ₹6,01,454 in Maldives (1.8×).
On weather, Maldives wins in Jan–Apr, Jun–Jul, and Mauritius in May, Sep–Nov.
Prices in INR; flight times from Mumbai. About these prices
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
The numbers
Side by side
| Maldives | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|
| Best months | Jan–Apr, Jun | May, Sep–Nov |
| Simple week for two | ₹2,62,361 | ₹1,22,073 |
| Comfort week for two | ₹6,01,454 | ₹3,25,529 |
| Splurge week for two | ₹15,71,259 | ₹8,61,296 |
| Travel time from Mumbai | ~3.5h | ~6.5h |
| Visa (India passport) | Visa on arrival | Visa-free |
| Ideal stay | 5–8 nights | 6–10 nights |
| Fly into | MLE | MRU |
Visa rules: sources and what the labels mean
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: Maldives Immigration (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
Month by month
Maldives
- Maldives, January: Best. 28°C, 74 mm rain.
- Maldives, February: Best. 28°C, 46 mm rain.
- Maldives, March: Best. 29°C, 70 mm rain.
- Maldives, April: Best. 29°C, 120 mm rain.
- Maldives, May: Mixed. 29°C, 272 mm rain.
- Maldives, June: Best. 29°C, 93 mm rain.
- Maldives, July: Good. 29°C, 162 mm rain.
- Maldives, August: Good. 29°C, 186 mm rain.
- Maldives, September: Good. 28°C, 203 mm rain.
- Maldives, October: Good. 28°C, 221 mm rain.
- Maldives, November: Good. 28°C, 260 mm rain.
- Maldives, December: Good. 28°C, 219 mm rain.
Mauritius
- Mauritius, January: Avoid. 26°C, 293 mm rain.
- Mauritius, February: Mixed. 26°C, 219 mm rain.
- Mauritius, March: Mixed. 26°C, 180 mm rain.
- Mauritius, April: Good. 25°C, 134 mm rain.
- Mauritius, May: Best. 23°C, 79 mm rain.
- Mauritius, June: Good. 21°C, 69 mm rain.
- Mauritius, July: Good. 21°C, 76 mm rain.
- Mauritius, August: Good. 21°C, 69 mm rain.
- Mauritius, September: Best. 22°C, 56 mm rain.
- Mauritius, October: Best. 23°C, 79 mm rain.
- Mauritius, November: Best. 25°C, 94 mm rain.
- Mauritius, December: Good. 26°C, 172 mm rain.
Maldives wins in Jan–Apr, Jun–Jul. Mauritius wins in May, Sep–Nov.
Every month, with temperature and rainBoth ratings and the better pick for each month
| Month | Maldives | Mauritius | Better pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Best 28° · 74 mm | Avoid 26° · 293 mm | Maldives |
| February | Best 28° · 46 mm | Mixed 26° · 219 mm | Maldives |
| March | Best 29° · 70 mm | Mixed 26° · 180 mm | Maldives |
| April | Best 29° · 120 mm | Good 25° · 134 mm | Maldives |
| May | Mixed 29° · 272 mm | Best 23° · 79 mm | Mauritius |
| June | Best 29° · 93 mm | Good 21° · 69 mm | Maldives |
| July | Good 29° · 162 mm | Good 21° · 76 mm | Maldives |
| August | Good 29° · 186 mm | Good 21° · 69 mm | Level |
| September | Good 28° · 203 mm | Best 22° · 56 mm | Mauritius |
| October | Good 28° · 221 mm | Best 23° · 79 mm | Mauritius |
| November | Good 28° · 260 mm | Best 25° · 94 mm | Mauritius |
| December | Good 28° · 219 mm | Good 26° · 172 mm | Level |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Download: CSV · JSON
What each does best
Which one is yours?
Choose Maldives if…
One island, one resort: overwater villas, glass-clear lagoons and nobody else in sight.
Stronger on overwater villas, privacy, snorkelling & diving, slow mornings and wildlife.
- · Private dinner on a sandbank
- · Snorkel the house reef with turtles
- · Overwater spa for two
- · Sunset dolphin cruise on a dhoni
Where to stay: Baa Atoll or South Malé Atoll
Choose Mauritius if…
Lagoon-calm beaches, green mountains and resorts made for doing nothing beautifully.
Stronger on mountains, road trips, countryside, jungle and culture.
- · Catamaran day to Île aux Cerfs
- · Seaplane over the “underwater waterfall”
- · Swim with dolphins off Tamarin at dawn
- · Seven Coloured Earth and Chamarel Falls
Where to stay: Le Morne or Belle Mare
Questions couples ask
Quick answers
Which is better for a honeymoon, Maldives or Mauritius?
When is the best time to go to Maldives?
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Still torn? Let both of you decide.
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