The Indian Ocean is known as Ratnakara in the ancient Sanskrit literature. Ratnakara means "the maker(creator) of gems". (Wikipedia) This sailing ground is huge, a third of the Ocean surface ranging from Africa to Asia. Temperatures are pleasurable year round, high season being between November and April. Snorkeling and diving spots are world famous with lots of preserve places.
- Burma
- Indonesia
- Madagascar
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Middle East
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Vietnam
