How many cruises from Istanbul are listed on Cruise Center?

Cruise Center lists 240 cruises departing from Istanbul. The starting price is €939 for 7 nights on Costa Fortuna with calls at Izmir, Mykonos, Santorini and Volos. The MSC Yacht Club Fantasia premium segment costs from €4,009 for 9 nights. All itineraries refresh through a direct API integration with the cruise lines.

Which destinations are available from Istanbul?

The main destinations are the Eastern Mediterranean (Kuşadası, Izmir, Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos), the Greek Islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete), the Adriatic and Italy (Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Venice), repositioning sailings into the Black Sea, Israel (Haifa) and Egypt (Alexandria). Typical itineraries last 7-10 nights.

Which is the main cruise port in Istanbul?

The main cruise port is Galataport in the Karaköy district on the European side, opened in 2021. It hosts all large ships from MSC, Costa, NCL and MSC Yacht Club. Galataport sits 1 km from Taksim and 50 km from Istanbul IST airport, a 1-hour taxi ride. Alternative terminals: Sarayburnu in Eminönü for luxury yachts and Kadıköy on the Asian side.

When is the best time to sail from Istanbul?

The peak season is May-September: maximum routes, all lines, higher prices. The low season is November-March: limited choice, mainly MSC and Costa, but prices 30-40% below summer. April and October are shoulder months — comfortable weather and average prices, the best price-to-quality balance.

Do I need a visa for a cruise from Istanbul?

Ukrainian, Polish, Moldovan, Romanian, Hungarian and Israeli nationals do not need a visa for Türkiye — visa-free entry for 90 days. For most cruises calling at Greek ports Ukrainian nationals need a Schengen C visa; EU nationals including Poles do not. Passport validity must be at least 6 months on the date of entry.

How do I get to Istanbul for a cruise from Ukraine?

There are no direct flights from Kyiv in 2026. Alternatives — connecting flights via Chișinău (FlyOne), Bucharest (Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines) or Warsaw (LOT). By bus from Odesa — 24 hours via Chișinău (Metro Turizm, Truva Tourism), from Lviv — 30 hours via Bulgaria. By car from Lviv — 1,800 km, 24-28 hours with two overnight stops.

How much does a 7-night Istanbul cruise cost?

The starting price for a 7-night cruise from Istanbul is €939 per person, double occupancy, inside cabin (Costa Fortuna). A balcony cabin typically costs €200-€400 more. 9-night MSC Fantasia routes start from €1,189. The MSC Yacht Club Fantasia premium segment runs from €4,009 for 9 nights with premium service.

What's the difference between a Bosphorus cruise and a cruise from Istanbul aboard a ship?

These are two distinct products. A Bosphorus cruise is a 1.5-3 hour sightseeing trip on a local boat along the European and Asian shores of Istanbul, priced at €15-€50. A multi-day cruise from Istanbul is 7-10 nights on an MSC, Costa or NCL ship with calls at 4-7 ports across the Eastern Mediterranean, priced from €939. Cruise Center lists the multi-day ocean cruises.

Sea cruises from Istanbul, page: 16: prices, schedule, promotions, reservation for 2026/2027/2028 year

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Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Kotor / Montenegro

Split / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Selcuk / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Dill / Slovenia

Greeks & byzantines

Liner: SONATA Oceania Cruises

Thu 21 Oct 2027 - Sun 31 Oct 2027

10 nights

From 4 618€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Volos / Greece

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Nafplion / Greece

Costa Pacifica

Cruise itinerary

Istanbul / Turkey

Turkey, Greece IST07A1X

Liner: Costa Pacifica Costa Cruises

Sun 24 Oct 2027 - Sun 31 Oct 2027

7 nights

From 899€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Split / Croatia

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

MSC Splendida

Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

9 nights Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Split, Piraeus, Kusadasi, Istanbul

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Sun 24 Oct 2027 - Tue 02 Nov 2027

9 nights

From 1 179€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Split / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Cruise itinerary

9 nights Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Split, Piraeus, Kusadasi, Istanbul

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Sun 24 Oct 2027 - Tue 02 Nov 2027

9 nights

From 3 589€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Yacht Club Splendida

Split / Croatia

Cruise itinerary

Trieste / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

9 nights Turkey, Greece, Italy, Croatia

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Splendida MSC Yacht Club

Sun 24 Oct 2027 - Tue 02 Nov 2027

9 nights

From 3 589€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

Cruise itinerary

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Orchestra

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

7 nights Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Wed 27 Oct 2027 - Wed 03 Nov 2027

7 nights

From 739€ per 1 person in DBL

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Trieste / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Marina

Split / Croatia

Dill / Slovenia

Thessaloniki / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

Ancient indulgence

Liner: Marina Oceania Cruises

Thu 28 Oct 2027 - Sun 07 Nov 2027

10 nights

From 2 842€ per 1 person in DBL

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Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Bodrum / Turkey

Rhapsody of the Seas

Istanbul / Turkey

Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

7 nights, from Istanbul

Liner: Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International

Fri 29 Oct 2027 - Fri 05 Nov 2027

7 nights

From 762€ per 1 person in DBL

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Volos / Greece

Nafplion / Greece

Savona / Italy

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Naples / Italy

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Barcelona / Spain

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Marseille / France

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Costa Pacifica

Tunisia / Tunisia

Turkey, Greece, Tunisia, Italy, Spain, France IST14A0K

Liner: Costa Pacifica Costa Cruises

Sun 31 Oct 2027 - Sun 14 Nov 2027

14 nights

From 1 149€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

Cruise itinerary

MSC Splendida

Corfu / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Everything / Italy

4 nights Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Tue 02 Nov 2027 - Sat 06 Nov 2027

4 nights

From 389€ per 1 person in DBL

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Dubrovnik / Croatia

Selcuk / Turkey

Istanbul / Turkey

Split / Croatia

Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Dill / Slovenia

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece