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.

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Kotor / Montenegro

Bar / Montenegro

Mykonos / Greece

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Istanbul / Turkey

Zadar / Croatia

Trieste / Italy

Aegean & adriatic treasures

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Sat 26 Sep - Sat 03 Oct

7 nights

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Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Blood / France

Katakolo / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Ajaccio / France

Sete / France

Istanbul / Turkey

Salerno / Italy

Heraklion / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Salerno / Italy

Volos / Greece

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Splendid southern seas

Liner: ALLURA Oceania Cruises

Sat 19 Feb 2028 - Wed 08 Mar 2028

18 nights

From 5 994€ per 1 person in DBL

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Naples / Italy

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Kotor / Montenegro

Corfu / Greece

Toulon / France

Istanbul / Turkey

Marseille / France

Mykonos / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Katakolo / Greece

Mediterranean classics

Liner: ALLURA Oceania Cruises

Sat 17 Oct - Sat 31 Oct

14 nights

From 8 526€ per 1 person in DBL

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Venice / Italy

Sirena

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Kotor / Montenegro

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Mykonos / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Zadar / Croatia

Hellenic & dalmatian gems

Liner: Sirena Oceania Cruises

Thu 12 Nov - Sun 22 Nov

10 nights

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Naples / Italy

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Zadar / Croatia

Casablanca / Morocco

Istanbul / Turkey

Alicante / Spain

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Palamos / Spain

Katakolo / Greece

Gibraltar / Great Britain

River / Croatia

Venice / Italy

Bar / Montenegro

Sirena

Santa Cruz de Tenerife(Canary Islands) / Spain

Toulon / France

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife(Canary Islands) / Spain

Madeira / Portugal

Lisbon / Portugal

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) / Spain

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Corfu / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Dill / Slovenia

Mykonos / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Agadir / Morocco

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

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Southern mediterranean gems

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39 nights

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Sirena

Zadar / Croatia

Mykonos / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Split / Croatia

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Venice / Italy

Naples / Italy

Valletta / Malta

Kotor / Montenegro

Bar / Montenegro

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Dill / Slovenia

Corfu / Greece

River / Croatia

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Revered & romantic shores

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Thu 12 Nov - Wed 02 Dec

20 nights

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Katakolo / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Corfu / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Toulon / France

Sirena

Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Istanbul / Turkey

Zadar / Croatia

Mykonos / Greece

Dill / Slovenia

Naples / Italy

Palamos / Spain

Bar / Montenegro

Venice / Italy

River / Croatia

Valletta / Malta

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Split / Croatia

Kotor / Montenegro

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Mediterranean east to west

Liner: Sirena Oceania Cruises

Thu 12 Nov - Wed 09 Dec

27 nights

From 29 663€ per 1 person in DBL